Becoming a Shampooer via Online Education?

At the very least, online education can help you lay a foundation and/or open up alternate career paths. Ashford University, one of the highest ranking online schools, is a US school (accredited) offering vocational courses to train individuals to become top-notch vocational educators, event planners, landscape architects, landscape designers, automotive engineers, mechanics, construction managers, electricians, home inspectors, etc. Currently, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics there are 16,170 people employed as shampooers alone in America, and their average annual salary is $18,890. Colleges and universities like Ashford University that provide online education are successfully launching workers into this field.

Typical Work Locations for a Shampooer
  • at home
  • in a business office
  • at a customers house
  • in an office building
  • in a stadium
  • in a church
  • at a cosmetology school
  • at a beautician studio
  • in a mall
  • on a military base
Potential Advantages and Benefits of Working as a Shampooer
  • get to know people well
  • get to work inside
  • get to help people in a way
  • ability to see details at close range
  • get to beautify people
  • paid vacation
  • developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
  • developing specific goals
  • plans to prioritize organize and accomplish your work
  • become a reliable responsible employee
Potential Drawbacks
  • often disrespected
  • low pay
  • often stuck with clean up
  • have to remain friendly to earn tips
  • work for tips
  • low demand
  • minimal job security
  • little to no benefits
  • skin contact with dirty hair
  • difficult to work your way up
Related Professions to Consider
  • Hair Stylist
  • Professional stylist
  • Trendz Stylist
  • Barbers and Stylists
  • Stylist
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Female Live In Assistant
  • Certified Nursing Assistants
  • Assistant
  • Banquet Set Up Assistant Manager
Possible Interview Questions When Applying to be a Shampooer
  • What Are Your Weaknesses?
  • Why Should We Hire You?
  • Why Do You Want to Work Here?
  • What Are Your Goals?
  • Why Did You Leave (Are You Leaving) Your Job?
  • When Were You Most Satisfied in Your Job?
  • What Can You Do for Us That Other Candidates Can't?
  • What Are Three Positive Things Your Last Boss Would Say About You?
  • What Salary Are You Seeking?
  • If You Were an Animal Which One Would You Want to Be?
Common Collaborating Professions
  • Groomer
  • Hairstylist
  • Receptionist
  • Office Manager
  • Store Owner
  • Sales Agent
  • Manicurist
  • Massage Therapist
  • Spa Assistant
  • Esthetician
Shampooer Training books Shampooer (More) Popular books Potential Companies to Work For Common College Majors
  • Cosmetology
  • Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Massage Therapy
  • General Business
  • Physical Therapy
  • Therapeutic Recreation
  • Fashion Design
  • Fashion Merchandising
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Hospitality Administration and Management

Shampooer Salary Information

Category: Shampooers

Total # Employed in the US 16,170
Average Hourly Wage: $9.08/hr
Hourly Wage Range
PERCENTILE
10%25%50%75%90%
$7.34 $7.79 $8.61 $9.81 $11.83
Average Yearly Salary $18,890
Yearly Salary Range
PERCENTILE
10%25%50%75%90%
$15,260 $16,200 $17,900 $20,400 $24,610
Employment Demographics
% OF WORKERS WITH
< High School Diploma High School Diploma Some College Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Master Degree Doctoral Degree
20.1% 39.1% 21.6% 7.6% 9.7% 1.1% 0.7%
Shampooers — WAGES BY STATE, SORTED BY SALARY
STATEAverage Hourly WageAverage Annual Salary
Florida $10.84/hr $22,550
Missouri $10.8/hr $22,460
North Dakota $9.9/hr $20,600
Wisconsin $9.84/hr $20,470
Kansas $9.8/hr $20,390
Indiana $9.66/hr $20,090
Delaware $9.57/hr $19,910
Massachusetts $9.18/hr $19,090
Oklahoma $8.96/hr $18,630
Colorado $8.9/hr $18,520
Hawaii $8.86/hr $18,430
Idaho $8.77/hr $18,250
Utah $8.75/hr $18,190
Wyoming $8.74/hr $18,180
Arkansas $8.66/hr $18,010
District of Columbia $8.56/hr $17,800
Kentucky $8.54/hr $17,760
Montana $8.39/hr $17,460
Alabama $8.39/hr $17,450
South Carolina $8.36/hr $17,380
New Hampshire $8.36/hr $17,390
Mississippi $8.3/hr $17,270
Oregon $8.26/hr $17,180
Nevada $7.84/hr $16,310


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