Shampooers

39-5093.00 Zone 2 — Some Preparation Needed

Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.

Also known as: Hair Assistant, Hair Shampoo Assistant, Salon Shampoo Assistant, Scalp Treatment Operator, Scalp Treatment Specialist, Shampoo Assistant, Shampoo Person, Shampoo Specialist, ...

Annual Salary

$31,470

Median annual wage (May 2024)

$27,390 25th – 75th percentile $35,610
10th percentile $22,880
90th percentile $35,970
U.S. Employment: 8,890

Job Outlook

+5.5%

Projected growth, 2024–2034 (Faster than average)

Annual Job Openings 2,700 per year (avg. 2024–2034)
Typical education: No formal educational credential
On-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

What You'd Do

  • Massage, shampoo, and condition patron's hair and scalp to clean them and remove excess oil.
  • Advise patrons with chronic or potentially contagious scalp conditions to seek medical treatment.
  • Treat scalp conditions and hair loss, using specialized lotions, shampoos, or equipment such as infrared lamps or vibrating equipment.
  • Maintain treatment records.

Top Skills

Speaking 3.3
Active Listening 3.1
Service Orientation 3.0
Coordination 2.8
Monitoring 2.8
Social Perceptiveness 2.8
Reading Comprehension 2.5
Time Management 2.5

Importance scale: 1 (low) – 5 (high)

Knowledge Areas

Customer and Personal Service 4.2
English Language 4.1
Sales and Marketing 3.2
Public Safety and Security 2.7
Chemistry 2.7
Education and Training 2.7
Psychology 2.6
Administration and Management 2.2

Importance scale: 1 (low) – 5 (high)

Education Level Distribution

Percentage of workers in this occupation by education level

Certificate
67.6%
High School
18.4%
< High School
13.1%
Some College
1.1%

Technology & Tools

Software and tools commonly used in this role

In-Demand Technologies

Facebook

Other Tools

Appointment scheduling software Email software Inventory tracking software Web browser software

Work Styles

Personality traits and work styles important for this career

1.8
Cooperation
1.8
Dependability
1.8
Empathy
1.8
Social Orientation
1.5
Optimism
1.3
Sincerity
1.3
Attention to Detail

Key Abilities

Cognitive, physical, and sensory abilities important for this role

Oral Comprehension 3.6
Oral Expression 3.4
Speech Clarity 3.3
Near Vision 3.1
Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.1
Manual Dexterity 3.0
Finger Dexterity 2.9
Speech Recognition 2.9

Importance scale: 1 (low) – 5 (high)

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on this job

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings 3.8
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates 3.8
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public 3.7
Assisting and Caring for Others 3.5
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships 3.3
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work 3.3
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge 3.3
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events 3.2

Importance scale: 1 (low) – 5 (high)

Work Environment

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
5.0
Contact With Others
4.9
Spend Time Standing
4.8
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
4.7
Physical Proximity
4.6
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
4.6
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
4.5
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
4.5
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
4.4
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
4.4
Frequency of Decision Making
4.1
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
4.0

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Salary data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024. Outlook data: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034.

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