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Dog groomer salary
Average dog groomer salary
$15.35
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Average dog groomer salary by state
Highest paying states for dog groomers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $36,005 | $17.31 |
| 2 | Idaho | $35,688 | $17.16 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $33,565 | $16.14 |
| 4 | Alaska | $35,122 | $16.89 |
| 5 | Oregon | $40,216 | $19.33 |
| 6 | West Virginia | $36,113 | $17.36 |
| 7 | California | $37,683 | $18.12 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $33,005 | $15.87 |
| 9 | Maine | $34,383 | $16.53 |
| 10 | Delaware | $33,761 | $16.23 |
| 11 | Arizona | $32,547 | $15.65 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $36,231 | $17.42 |
| 13 | Nevada | $33,325 | $16.02 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $35,636 | $17.13 |
| 15 | Kentucky | $34,972 | $16.81 |
| 16 | New York | $33,629 | $16.17 |
| 17 | Wyoming | $30,916 | $14.86 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $30,245 | $14.54 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $33,689 | $16.20 |
| 20 | Illinois | $30,835 | $14.82 |
| 21 | Utah | $31,363 | $15.08 |
| 22 | Colorado | $29,523 | $14.19 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $29,434 | $14.15 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $30,730 | $14.77 |
| 25 | Michigan | $28,511 | $13.71 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $29,626 | $14.24 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $30,118 | $14.48 |
| 28 | Montana | $28,088 | $13.50 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $29,346 | $14.11 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $29,375 | $14.12 |
| 31 | Iowa | $29,915 | $14.38 |
| 32 | Maryland | $28,650 | $13.77 |
| 33 | Vermont | $31,490 | $15.14 |
| 34 | Florida | $27,514 | $13.23 |
| 35 | Indiana | $29,170 | $14.02 |
| 36 | Missouri | $28,892 | $13.89 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $29,187 | $14.03 |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $31,453 | $15.12 |
| 39 | Kansas | $28,857 | $13.87 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $28,212 | $13.56 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $26,953 | $12.96 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $25,927 | $12.46 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $26,977 | $12.97 |
| 44 | Virginia | $26,334 | $12.66 |
| 45 | Ohio | $23,519 | $11.31 |
| 46 | Alabama | $25,484 | $12.25 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $23,255 | $11.18 |
| 48 | Texas | $24,490 | $11.77 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $23,586 | $11.34 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $25,176 | $12.10 |
| 51 | Georgia | $23,131 | $11.12 |
Dog groomer salary details
A dog groomer's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $45,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a dog groomer's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| 75th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| Average | $31,920 | $2,660 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
Highest paying dog groomer jobs
The highest paying types of dog groomers are pet care associate, animal shelter worker, and pet groomer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennel Attendant | $26,373 | $2,198 | $12.68 | 72,239 |
| Animal Attendant | $26,394 | $2,199 | $12.69 | 53,000 |
| Animal Care Technician | $29,617 | $2,468 | $14.24 | 96,973 |
| Animal Caregiver | $27,665 | $2,305 | $13.30 | 57,251 |
| Bather | $31,051 | $2,588 | $14.93 | 56,255 |
| Animation Internship | $31,922 | $2,660 | $15.35 | 47,148 |
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Dog groomer salary trends
The average dog groomer salary has risen by $8,041 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average dog groomer earned $23,879 annually, but today, they earn $31,920 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for dog groomers over the last decade.
Compare dog groomer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average dog groomer salary over time
Compare dog groomer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Dog groomer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,900 | $15.35 | +5.0% |
| 2025 | $30,300 | $14.58 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $29,100 | $13.98 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $28,100 | $13.50 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $26,900 | $12.94 | +4.5% |
Recently added dog groomer salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenthound | Dog Groomer | Franklin, TN | 06/25/2025 | $39,653 |
| Scenthound | Dog Groomer | Birmingham, MI | 06/24/2025 | $35,479 |
| Zoomin Groomin Agoura/Calabasas/Thousand Oaks Ca | Professional Dog Groomer | Los Angeles, CA | 06/19/2025 | $65,219 |
| Camp Bow Wow, Cypress | Dog Groomer | Houston, TX | 06/12/2025 | $6,000 |
| Happy Tails C&P | Dog Groomer | Waukegan, IL | 06/10/2025 | $35,479 |
| D'Lux Dog Care | Licensed Dog Groomer | El Paso, TX | 06/10/2025 | $20,870 |
| Downtown Dogs | Dog's Day Out Seeks Groomer!! | Minneapolis, MN | 06/10/2025 | $37,566 |
| Throw Me a Bone Inc. | Professional Dog Groomer | New York, NY | 06/10/2025 | $35,000 |
| Glad Ventures Dba Central Bark Paradise Valley | Dog Groomer | Scottsdale, AZ | 06/07/2025 | $50,000 |
| Scenthound | Lead Dog Groomer | Portland, OR | 05/26/2025 | $45,914 |
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