Dog Groomer Salary in the US
$12.40
per hour
per year
$32,300
per year
per hour
Bonus
$650/year
Dog Groomer - Average Salary
The average salary for a Dog Groomer is $12.40 per hour ($32,300 per year), which is $21,190 (-40%) lower than the average salary in the United States.
A Dog Groomer can expect an average starting salary of $9.90. The highest salaries can exceed $20.50.
A Dog Groomer can expect an average starting salary of $9.90. The highest salaries can exceed $20.50.
$9.90
Low
$12.40
Average salary
$20.50
High
$21,680
Low
$32,300
Average salary
$54,590
High
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Dog Groomer Salary Range
Among Dog Groomers in the U.S., Certified Dog Groomers, Professional Dog Groomers and Petco or Petsmart Dog Groomers have higher salaries.
Dog Groomer - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Dog Groomer | $15.40/hour | +24% |
| Petco Dog Groomer | $15.10/hour | +22% |
| Petsmart Dog Groomer | $15/hour | +21% |
| Certified Dog Groomer | $14.50/hour | +17% |
| Mobile Dog Groomer | $14.40/hour | +16% |
Dog Groomer - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Dog Groomer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $10.50 per hour. A mid level Dog Groomer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $11.40, while an experienced Dog Groomer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $15.30. Dog Groomers with more than 20 years of experience earn $17.50 per hour on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Dog Groomer
| Late Career | ▲ +41% |
| Experienced | ▲ +23% |
| Average Salary | $12.40/hour |
| Mid Level | ▼ -8% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -15% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
86%
86%
Male
14%
14%
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Dog Groomer jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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