Mobile Dog Groomer Salary in the United States

How much does a Mobile Dog Groomer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mobile Dog Groomer in the United States is $32,269 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

However, a Mobile Dog Groomer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $36,438
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $29,565 to $34,451
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $27,102
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Mobile Dog Groomer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $34,451 $2,871 $663 $17
Average $32,269 $2,689 $621 $16
25th Percentile $29,565 $2,464 $569 $14
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Key Factors That Influence Mobile Dog Groomer Salaries

A Mobile Dog Groomer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Mobile Dog Groomer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Mobile Dog Groomer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $32,382
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $32,832
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $33,559
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $33,658
  • Expert (over 8 years): $33,823
Levels Salary
Entry Level Mobile Dog Groomer$32,382
Intermediate Level Mobile Dog Groomer$32,832
Senior Level Mobile Dog Groomer$33,559
Specialist Level Mobile Dog Groomer$33,658
Expert Level Mobile Dog Groomer$33,823
$32,382 0 yr
$32,832 < 2 yrs
$33,559 2-4 yrs
$33,658 5-8 yrs
$33,823 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Mobile Dog Groomers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $40,701
  • San Francisco: $40,301
  • Oakland: $39,407

What Skills Can Increase a Mobile Dog Groomer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Attention to Detail (Mentioned in 48.9% Job Postings): Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
  • Microsoft PowerPoint (Mentioned in 1.57% Job Postings): Microsoft PowerPoint is a powerful presentation software developed by Microsoft. It is a standard component of the company's Microsoft Office suite software, and is bundled together with Word, Excel and other Office productivity tools.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 0.63% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Attention to Detail 48.9%
Microsoft PowerPoint 1.57%
Microsoft Office 0.63%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Mobile Dog Groomer's salary.
  • Hosting: Can increase your salary by up to 37%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Data Entry: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Hosting
$44,208
37%
Leadership
$35,818
11%
Data Entry
$34,850
8%
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How Education impacts a Mobile Dog Groomer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Mobile Dog Groomers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Mobile Dog Groomer with a No Diploma is between $26,138 and $28,190).

Mobile Dog Groomer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Mobile Dog Groomer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 100.0%
High School 0.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 100.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Mobile Dog Groomer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mobile Dog Groomer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Mobile Dog Groomer

Salaries for a Mobile Dog Groomer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $35,727 in 2023 to around $34,900 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Mobile Dog Groomer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Mobile Dog Groomer Over Time

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$35,727
2024
$35,137
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2024 $35,137
2025 $34,900
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