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.
$9.90
Low
$12.40
Average salary
$20.50
High
$21,680
Low
$32,300
Average salary
$54,590
High

Dog Groomer Salary Range

Low
$9.90
Average salary
$12.40
Experienced
$15.50
High
$20.50
Low
$21,680
Average salary
$32,300
Experienced
$43,850
High
$54,590
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

JobSalaryDifference
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%
Male
14%

Dog Groomer - Jobs by Location

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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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Dog Groomer

How much does a Dog Groomer make in the US?
A Dog Groomer in the US earns an average of $12.40 gross per hour, which is about $32,300 gross per year. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Dog Groomer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Dog Groomer in the US?
The starting salary of a Dog Groomer in the US is around $9.90 gross per hour.
What is the highest salary for a Dog Groomer in the US?
The highest salary of a Dog Groomer in the US can reach and exceed $20.50 gross per hour. Certified Dog Groomers, Professional Dog Groomers and Petco or Petsmart Dog Groomers usually have the highest salaries.
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