Shampooers

SOC Code: 39-5093

Shampooerss massage, shampoo, and condition patron's hair and scalp to clean them and remove excess oil. This career typically requires moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year). With an AI-proof score of 94.5/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Speaking, Active Listening, Service Orientation.

AI-Proof Score: 94.5Very High
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Median Salary

$31,470

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Job Growth

5.5%

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Training Time

Moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year)

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Job Zone

Zone 2 / 5

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Training Cost

~$5,000

Key Skills

  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Service Orientation
  • Coordination
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Monitoring

Common Tasks

  • 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.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation