The average salary for a dog groomer in California is around $31,431 per year.
Avg Salary
Dog groomers earn an average yearly salary of $31,431.
Wages typically start from $24,009 and go up to $69,095.
41% below national average Updated in 2017
Dog groomer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level dog groomer earnings begin at:
$33.22 per hour
$69,095 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level dog groomer earnings begin at:
$21.04 per hour
$43,771 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level dog groomer earnings begin at:
$15.11 per hour
$31,431 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level dog groomer earnings begin at:
$12.56 per hour
$26,125 per year
10th percentile
Starting level dog groomer earnings begin at:
$11.54 per hour
$24,009 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 11% more than similar careers in California. On average, they make less than dog trainers but more than animal caretakers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Dog trainer salary | $38K |
| Dog walker salary | $34K |
| Dog groomer salary | $31K |
| Veterinary technologist salary | $31K |
| Farmer salary | $30K |
| Veterinary assistant salary | $25K |
| Animal caretaker salary | $23K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)