Shampooers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $25,650 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $12.33
10th percentile $20,800
90th percentile $28,310
National median $31,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,800
    25th
    $21,010
    50th (median)
    $25,650
    75th
    $26,810
    90th
    $28,310

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Shampooers salary vs area income 40% Median Shampooers salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Shampooers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $36,320
    California $35,970
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $35,970
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $35,830
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $34,580
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $34,360

    Nearby metros — Shampooers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $31,200
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $29,910
    Pittsburgh, PA $27,280
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $27,040
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $22,880
    Reading, PA $21,490

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,600
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,550
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $22,690
    Recreation Workers $30,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $40,930
    Animal Caretakers $29,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Shampooers make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Shampooers in Scranton, PA is $12.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $12.93 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Shampooers salaries?

    The median Shampooers salary in Scranton, PA is 18.5% below the national median of $31,470. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Shampooers in Scranton?

    Entry-level Shampooers (10th percentile) earn around $20,800 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,010.