Shampooers
Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.
- O*NET-SOC code
39-5093.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$32,600
Employment, U.S.8,070
Median hourly wage$15.67
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $23,110 | $28,550 | $32,600 | $35,550 | $38,240 |
By state (20)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $21,810 | ||
| California | $37,080 | ||
| Connecticut | $34,010 | ||
| Delaware | 200 | $32,150 | 8.02 |
| District of Columbia | 210 | $38,870 | 5.79 |
| Florida | 550 | $28,550 | 1.06 |
| Georgia | 690 | $27,560 | 2.73 |
| Illinois | 240 | $34,190 | 0.77 |
| Louisiana | $29,160 | ||
| Maryland | 500 | $34,900 | 3.49 |
| Massachusetts | $34,840 | ||
| Michigan | $25,960 | ||
| New Jersey | 690 | $33,180 | 3.11 |
| New York | 1,210 | $37,070 | 2.40 |
| North Carolina | 90 | $26,030 | 0.35 |
| Oklahoma | 70 | $29,420 | 0.79 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,000 | $26,130 | 3.19 |
| Tennessee | 40 | $24,160 | 0.21 |
| Texas | 840 | $31,200 | 1.16 |
| Virginia | 350 | $28,920 | 1.66 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | 3 | 0.941 |
| 2 | Bartenders | 1-2 | 0.932 |
| 3 | Waiters and Waitresses | 1-2 | 0.931 |
| 4 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 1-2 | 0.926 |
| 5 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1-2 | 0.925 |
| 6 | Baristas | 1-2 | 0.922 |
| 7 | Animal Caretakers | 1-2 | 0.920 |
| 8 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 1-2 | 0.919 |
| 9 | Manicurists and Pedicurists | 1-2 | 0.917 |
| 10 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 1-2 | 0.914 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Shampooers, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service | Critical Thinking | 0.76 | 0.877 |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | Mathematics | 1.63 | 0.876 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Shampooers, excluding software Shampooers already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Customer information databases | 3 of 20 | 17.3x |
| Microsoft Windows | 9 of 20 | 1.7x |
| Database software | 3 of 20 | 0.8x |
| Microsoft Excel | 16 of 20 | 0.9x |
| Microsoft Office software | 15 of 20 | 0.8x |
| Microsoft Outlook | 8 of 20 | 0.6x |
| Microsoft Word | 11 of 20 | 0.6x |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | 5 of 20 | 0.4x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speaking | Essential skill | 3.25 | 2.50 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.12 | 2.62 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.38 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 2.50 | 2.25 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.25 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 1.62 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 1.62 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.62 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 1.62 | 1.12 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.75 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.75 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.62 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 1.38 | not rated |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.62 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.50 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 1.25 | not rated |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.12 | not rated |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.23 | 4.27 |
| English Language | 4.09 | 3.36 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.22 | 3.43 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.74 | 2.90 |
| Chemistry | 2.73 | 2.93 |
| Education and Training | 2.73 | 2.38 |
| Psychology | 2.59 | 1.62 |
| Administration and Management | 2.24 | 1.15 |
| Production and Processing | 2.20 | 1.71 |
| Mathematics | 2.00 | 1.57 |
| Communications and Media | 1.97 | 1.68 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.88 | 1.38 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 1.66 | 0.60 |
| Administrative | 1.64 | not rated |
| Design | 1.60 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.56 | 0.98 |
| Computers and Electronics | 1.51 | not rated |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.46 | not rated |
| Foreign Language | 1.46 | 0.51 |
| Physics | 1.44 | not rated |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.40 | not rated |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.34 | not rated |
| Law and Government | 1.33 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.32 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.32 | not rated |
| Telecommunications | 1.31 | not rated |
| Transportation | 1.21 | not rated |
| Mechanical | 1.18 | not rated |
| Engineering and Technology | 1.17 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.11 | not rated |
| Building and Construction | 1.08 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.08 | not rated |
| Geography | 1.04 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Comprehension | 3.62 | 2.62 |
| Oral Expression | 3.38 | 2.88 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.25 | 2.50 |
| Near Vision | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.12 | 2.75 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Finger Dexterity | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Speech Recognition | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Trunk Strength | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 2.75 | 2.38 |
| Selective Attention | 2.75 | 2.38 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 2.75 | 2.25 |
| Written Comprehension | 2.62 | 2.50 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 2.62 | 2.38 |
| Information Ordering | 2.62 | 2.00 |
| Category Flexibility | 2.50 | 2.25 |
| Time Sharing | 2.50 | 2.25 |
| Written Expression | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| Extent Flexibility | 2.38 | 2.38 |
| Control Precision | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Stamina | 2.25 | 1.88 |
| Far Vision | 2.25 | 1.75 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.25 | 1.75 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 2.25 | 1.75 |
| Static Strength | 2.25 | 1.50 |
| Originality | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Visualization | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 1.88 | 1.75 |
| Perceptual Speed | 1.88 | 1.62 |
| Speed of Closure | 1.75 | 1.38 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 1.75 | 1.25 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 1.75 | 1.12 |
| Memorization | 1.62 | 1.38 |
| Auditory Attention | 1.62 | 1.25 |
| Number Facility | 1.62 | 0.88 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 1.62 | 0.75 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Depth Perception | 1.50 | 0.75 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.25 | not rated |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 1.25 | not rated |
| Explosive Strength | 1.00 | not rated |
| Glare Sensitivity | 1.00 | not rated |
| Night Vision | 1.00 | not rated |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.00 | not rated |
| Rate Control | 1.00 | not rated |
| Reaction Time | 1.00 | not rated |
| Response Orientation | 1.00 | not rated |
| Sound Localization | 1.00 | not rated |
| Spatial Orientation | 1.00 | not rated |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Facebook hot
- Appointment scheduling software
- Email software
- Inventory tracking software
- Web browser software
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | 120 | 9.18 | $19,690 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 710 | 4.76 | $32,610 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 580 | 3.57 | $36,410 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 520 | 3.48 | $27,890 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 230 | 3.21 | $34,280 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,410 | 2.87 | $37,620 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 320 | 2.19 | $28,540 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 230 | 0.98 | $35,990 |