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What groomers make
Typical
$35,360
Bather or new groomer
$27,250
Fast groomer or salon owner
$50,060
The national median is $35,360 a year, and the bottom tenth start near $27,250. The federal survey counts groomers inside a wider group called Animal Caretakers, which also includes kennel, shelter and zoo staff, so the figure is broader than grooming alone. A fast groomer on commission can beat the top of this range.