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Groom salary
Average groom salary
$14.84
How much does a groom make?
The average groom salary in the United States is $30,872. Groom salaries typically range between $22,000 and $43,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for grooms is $14.84 per hour.
Groom salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Grooms earn the highest average salary in Hawaii.
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Where can a Groom earn more?
Groom salary estimates from across the web
Average groom salary by state
Highest paying states for grooms
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $38,503 | $18.51 |
| 2 | Washington | $34,525 | $16.60 |
| 3 | West Virginia | $32,997 | $15.86 |
| 4 | Georgia | $33,886 | $16.29 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $32,985 | $15.86 |
| 6 | Nebraska | $36,215 | $17.41 |
| 7 | Arizona | $31,721 | $15.25 |
| 8 | Vermont | $36,143 | $17.38 |
| 9 | Nevada | $34,996 | $16.82 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $34,717 | $16.69 |
| 11 | Missouri | $33,280 | $16.00 |
| 12 | California | $33,798 | $16.25 |
| 13 | Kansas | $32,758 | $15.75 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $35,063 | $16.86 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $30,075 | $14.46 |
| 16 | New York | $33,442 | $16.08 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $31,662 | $15.22 |
| 18 | Colorado | $31,361 | $15.08 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $34,634 | $16.65 |
| 20 | Mississippi | $31,355 | $15.07 |
| 21 | Delaware | $31,102 | $14.95 |
| 22 | Maine | $33,812 | $16.26 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $31,142 | $14.97 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $31,913 | $15.34 |
| 25 | Idaho | $29,915 | $14.38 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $33,003 | $15.87 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $30,126 | $14.48 |
| 28 | Florida | $29,569 | $14.22 |
| 29 | Illinois | $30,563 | $14.69 |
| 30 | Michigan | $30,319 | $14.58 |
| 31 | Ohio | $29,620 | $14.24 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $28,789 | $13.84 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $28,339 | $13.62 |
| 34 | Alabama | $27,708 | $13.32 |
| 35 | Oregon | $30,626 | $14.72 |
| 36 | Maryland | $29,386 | $14.13 |
| 37 | Alaska | $27,516 | $13.23 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $27,162 | $13.06 |
| 39 | Utah | $27,865 | $13.40 |
| 40 | Iowa | $28,876 | $13.88 |
| 41 | Connecticut | $26,495 | $12.74 |
| 42 | Minnesota | $28,574 | $13.74 |
| 43 | Montana | $27,370 | $13.16 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $25,636 | $12.32 |
| 45 | Virginia | $27,638 | $13.29 |
| 46 | District of Columbia | $30,055 | $14.45 |
| 47 | Texas | $26,162 | $12.58 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $27,363 | $13.16 |
| 49 | Indiana | $25,583 | $12.30 |
| 50 | North Carolina | $25,280 | $12.15 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $22,935 | $11.03 |
Highest paying cities for grooms
The highest-paying cities for grooms are Natick, MA, Berkeley, CA, and Amherst, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natick, MA | $34,681 | $16.67 |
| 2 | Berkeley, CA | $34,442 | $16.56 |
| 3 | Amherst, NY | $33,769 | $16.24 |
| 4 | Phoenix, AZ | $31,790 | $15.28 |
| 5 | Littleton, CO | $31,332 | $15.06 |
| 6 | Wilmington, DE | $31,241 | $15.02 |
| 7 | Arlington Heights, IL | $30,780 | $14.80 |
| 8 | Saint Clair Shores, MI | $30,314 | $14.57 |
| 9 | Toledo, OH | $30,217 | $14.53 |
| 10 | Altoona, PA | $30,037 | $14.44 |
| 11 | Ocala, FL | $29,779 | $14.32 |
| 12 | Laurel, MD | $29,328 | $14.10 |
| 13 | Shakopee, MN | $28,485 | $13.69 |
| 14 | Hot Springs, AR | $27,063 | $13.01 |
| 15 | New Orleans, LA | $25,551 | $12.28 |
| 16 | Wilmington, NC | $24,878 | $11.96 |
| 17 | Oklahoma City, OK | $22,965 | $11.04 |
Groom salary details
A groom's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $43,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a groom's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| 75th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| Average | $30,872 | $2,573 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
| 10th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
Highest paying groom jobs
The highest paying types of grooms are rider, wrangler, and pet groomer.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranch Hand | $27,569 | $2,297 | $13.25 | 4,309 |
| Wrangler | $34,274 | $2,856 | $16.48 | 176 |
| Bather | $31,051 | $2,588 | $14.93 | 56,255 |
| Rider | $50,175 | $4,181 | $24.12 | 3,281 |
| Farm Worker | $26,598 | $2,217 | $12.79 | 25,368 |
| Farm Labour | $26,720 | $2,227 | $12.85 | 25,319 |
Which companies pay grooms the most?
Groom salaries at Dartmouth and Aspen Snowmass are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average groom salary at companies like Tractor Supply and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dartmouth | $44,786 | $21.53 |
| 2 | Aspen Snowmass | $42,822 | $20.59 |
| 3 | Tractor Supply | $36,400 | $17.50 |
| 4 | Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | $34,759 | $16.71 |
| 5 | VCA Animal Hospitals | $33,875 | $16.29 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $33,559 | $16.13 |
| 7 | Helen Woodward Animal Center | $33,255 | $15.99 |
| 8 | VetCor | $32,573 | $15.66 |
| 9 | Redstone Highlands | $31,405 | $15.10 |
| 10 | Wag | $31,189 | $14.99 |
| 11 | Rose Hills Holdings Corp | $31,158 | $14.98 |
| 12 | Rarebreed Veterinary Partners | $31,158 | $14.98 |
| 13 | Express Employment Professionals International HQ | $29,850 | $14.35 |
| 14 | Retail | $29,834 | $14.34 |
| 15 | Van Meter | $29,275 | $14.07 |
| 16 | Vail Resorts | $28,629 | $13.76 |
| 17 | PetSmart | $28,443 | $13.67 |
| 18 | Pet Supplies Plus | $26,667 | $12.82 |
| 19 | Petco Holdings, Inc. | $25,643 | $12.33 |
| 20 | Culver Academies | $24,655 | $11.85 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Groom salary trends
The average groom salary has risen by $7,450 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average groom earned $23,422 annually, but today, they earn $30,872 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for grooms over the last decade.
Compare groom salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average groom salary over time
Compare groom salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Groom salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,900 | $14.84 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | $29,500 | $14.18 | +4.6% |
| 2023 | $28,100 | $13.53 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $27,000 | $12.98 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $26,000 | $12.49 | +3.1% |
Recently added groom salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petvet Care Centers LLC | Groomer | Pope, MS | 12/16/2024 | $31,305 |
| Furry Land | Groomer | Appleton, WI | 12/16/2024 | $40,000 |
| Petco | Groomer | Holyoke, MA | 12/15/2024 | $31,305 |
| Petco Holdings | Groomer | New York, NY | 12/15/2024 | $33,392 |
| Petvet Care Centers | Groomer | Fort Collins, CO | 12/14/2024 | $31,305 |
| Trollco Inc. | Snow Groomer Senior | Windsor, CO | 12/13/2024 | $41,740 |
| Furry Land | Groomer | Robertsdale, AL | 12/12/2024 | $39,131 |
| Tractor Supply Company | Groomer | Richmond, MI | 12/11/2024 | $24,001 |
| Tractor Supply Company | Groomer, Petsense | Alamogordo, NM | 12/11/2024 | $25,566 |
| Tractor Supply Company | Groomer, Petsense | Crossville, TN | 12/11/2024 | $24,001 |
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