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| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $34,647 | $16.66 |
| 2 | Washington | $34,725 | $16.69 |
| 3 | California | $37,271 | $17.92 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $32,265 | $15.51 |
| 5 | Oregon | $38,912 | $18.71 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $33,120 | $15.92 |
| 7 | West Virginia | $34,701 | $16.68 |
| 8 | Arizona | $31,932 | $15.35 |
| 9 | Maine | $33,727 | $16.21 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $34,828 | $16.74 |
| 11 | Kentucky | $33,764 | $16.23 |
| 12 | Delaware | $32,199 | $15.48 |
| 13 | Alaska | $32,919 | $15.83 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $32,844 | $15.79 |
| 15 | Nevada | $33,124 | $15.93 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $30,874 | $14.84 |
| 17 | Utah | $30,815 | $14.81 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $29,976 | $14.41 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $38,589 | $18.55 |
| 20 | Illinois | $31,334 | $15.06 |
| 21 | Colorado | $31,220 | $15.01 |
| 22 | New York | $30,889 | $14.85 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $29,569 | $14.22 |
| 24 | Maryland | $28,865 | $13.88 |
| 25 | Mississippi | $28,387 | $13.65 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $29,556 | $14.21 |
| 27 | Texas | $28,521 | $13.71 |
| 28 | Vermont | $30,903 | $14.86 |
| 29 | Missouri | $28,083 | $13.50 |
| 30 | Massachusetts | $30,494 | $14.66 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $27,237 | $13.09 |
| 32 | Montana | $27,157 | $13.06 |
| 33 | New Jersey | $28,439 | $13.67 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $28,073 | $13.50 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $26,245 | $12.62 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $27,010 | $12.99 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $28,972 | $13.93 |
| 38 | Iowa | $28,700 | $13.80 |
| 39 | Michigan | $27,486 | $13.21 |
| 40 | Kansas | $28,260 | $13.59 |
| 41 | Indiana | $28,027 | $13.47 |
| 42 | Wisconsin | $28,222 | $13.57 |
| 43 | Florida | $25,264 | $12.15 |
| 44 | Alabama | $25,593 | $12.30 |
| 45 | Georgia | $26,755 | $12.86 |
| 46 | Pennsylvania | $24,426 | $11.74 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $25,602 | $12.31 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $23,010 | $11.06 |
| 49 | Ohio | $22,515 | $10.82 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $23,359 | $11.23 |
| 51 | Virginia | $25,213 | $12.12 |
A bather's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $42,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| 75th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| Average | $31,051 | $2,588 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
The highest paying types of bathers are pet care associate, animal shelter worker, and pet groomer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Care Technician | $29,617 | $2,468 | $14.24 | 96,973 |
| Groom | $30,872 | $2,573 | $14.84 | 9,302 |
| Kennel Attendant | $26,373 | $2,198 | $12.68 | 72,239 |
| Animal Daycare Provider | $30,390 | $2,532 | $14.61 | 42,565 |
| Dog Walker/Pet Sitter | $30,871 | $2,573 | $14.84 | 70,256 |
| Animal Care Provider | $24,866 | $2,072 | $11.95 | 70,701 |
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The average bather salary has risen by $7,822 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average bather earned $23,229 annually, but today, they earn $31,051 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for bathers over the last decade.
Compare bather salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare bather salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,100 | $14.93 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | $29,500 | $14.18 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $28,300 | $13.60 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $27,300 | $13.14 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $26,200 | $12.59 | +4.5% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destination Pet | Bather | Greensboro, NC | 06/29/2025 | $25,044 |
| Destination Pet | Bather | Parker, CO | 06/29/2025 | $34,436 |
| Pet Paradise | Seasonal Pet Bather | Collegedale, TN | 06/25/2025 | $28,175 |
| Pet Paradise | Pet Bather-LAS Colinas | Irving, TX | 06/21/2025 | $27,131 |
| Holiday Barn Pet Resorts | Pet Bather/Brusher | Glen Allen, VA | 06/21/2025 | $28,175 |
| Woofie's | Pet Bather at Woofie's of Cherry Hill | Cherry Hill, NJ | 06/21/2025 | $62,610 |
| Woofie's | Pet Bather at Woofie's of Lake Country | Oconomowoc, WI | 06/20/2025 | $31,305 |
| Zoom To Groom/Grove Bark Inn | Mobile Pet Bather | Auburn, AL | 06/19/2025 | $27,131 |
| Mission Veterinary Partners | Bather | South Jordan, UT | 06/14/2025 | $31,305 |
| Furry Land Central Ohio | Mobile Pet Bather | Columbus, OH | 06/12/2025 | $26,088 |
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