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What groomers make
Median
$35,360
Bottom tenth
$27,250
Top tenth
$50,060
The 2025 national median is $35,360 a year, and the bottom tenth earn $27,250 or less. 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.