The average salary for a dog groomer in the United States is around $22,867 per year.
Avg Salary
Dog groomers earn an average yearly salary of $22,867.
Wages typically start from $19,312 and go up to $36,666.
60% below national average Updated in 2018
Dog groomer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level dog groomer earnings begin at:
$17.63 per hour
$36,666 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level dog groomer earnings begin at:
$13.45 per hour
$27,967 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level dog groomer earnings begin at:
$10.99 per hour
$22,867 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level dog groomer earnings begin at:
$9.77 per hour
$20,329 per year
10th percentile
Starting level dog groomer earnings begin at:
$9.28 per hour
$19,312 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Dog groomer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $31,431 |
How do dog groomer salaries compare to similar careers?
Dog groomers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than dog walkers but more than veterinary assistants.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Dog walker salary | $26K |
| Rancher salary | $26K |
| Horse trainer salary | $24K |
| Zoo educator salary | $25K |
| Organic farmer salary | $24K |
| Dog groomer salary | $23K |
| Farmer salary | $23K |
| Equestrian salary | $22K |
| Animal caretaker salary | $23K |
| Veterinary assistant salary | $22K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)