The median pay for a shampooers in Alabama is $20,970/year ($10.08/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $18K at the entry level to $23K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Alabama. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Shampooers salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $17,850, 25th percentile $20,490, median $20,970, 75th percentile $21,710, 90th percentile $22,810. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level shampooers (10th percentile) start around $18K. Mid-career wages sit at $21K. Top earners bring in $23K or more, a $5K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $20,970 a year, that works out to about $10 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $17,850, and experienced shampooers can clear $22,810. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $21K enough to live in Alabama?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,490/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 72.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a shampooers salary go in Alabama?▼
Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median shampooers salary is worth about $23,732 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do shampooers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
