Grooming Manager Salary
Based on 148 live job postings on GroomerJob.com. Average salary range: $39,810 – $50,167 per year.
Avg Min
$39,810
Avg Max
$50,167
Range Low
$29,437
Range High
$166,100
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Grooming Manager Salary Overview
Grooming Managers run the salon: booking, staff scheduling, quality control, customer relations, and usually some hands-on grooming. Managers earn $39,810 to $50,167 — the premium reflects people-management responsibility on top of grooming skill. Missouri currently leads the country in Grooming Manager pay, averaging $60,257 – $61,507 across 4 active listings. Most managers have 3–5 years of grooming experience plus demonstrated leadership in shift-lead or senior-groomer roles. Petco Animal Supplies Stores has the most open Grooming Manager positions right now with 103 active listings across 35 states.
Top-Paying States for Grooming Managers
| # | State | Jobs | Avg Min | Avg Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri | 4 | $60,257 | $61,507 | View jobs → |
| 2 | Florida | 17 | $48,724 | $49,312 | View jobs → |
| 3 | New Jersey | 4 | $40,309 | $47,069 | View jobs → |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 6 | $38,690 | $38,690 | View jobs → |
| 5 | Texas | 4 | $38,238 | $38,238 | View jobs → |
| 6 | Utah | 4 | $38,188 | $38,188 | View jobs → |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 4 | $37,965 | $37,965 | View jobs → |
| 8 | California | 18 | $37,843 | $51,710 | View jobs → |
| 9 | North Carolina | 3 | $36,816 | $36,816 | View jobs → |
| 10 | Idaho | 3 | $36,134 | $36,134 | View jobs → |
Top Employers Hiring Grooming Managers
| # | Employer | Open Jobs | States | Avg Min | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petco Animal Supplies Stores | 103 | 35 | $35,154 | Open jobs → |
| 2 | PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. | 16 | 8 | $37,577 | Open jobs → |
| 3 | Sparkle Grooming Co. | 14 | 4 | $63,800 | Open jobs → |
| 4 | BarkSuds Austin | 2 | 1 | $40,341 | Open jobs → |
| 5 | Diego Dogs Grooming | 2 | 1 | $52,882 | Open jobs → |
| 6 | Pamper Your Pet | 2 | 1 | $45,819 | Open jobs → |
| 7 | Rover Industries Of Florida Llc | 2 | 1 | $43,666 | Open jobs → |
| 8 | Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC | 1 | 1 | $117,919 | Open jobs → |
| 9 | Equestrian Concierge | 1 | 1 | $45,748 | Open jobs → |
| 10 | Mountain Capital Partners | 1 | 1 | $63,575 | Open jobs → |
By Employment Type
full time
127 jobs
$36,926 – $48,995
part time
1 job
$36,209 – $36,209
Hourly vs. Salaried
Yearly
148 jobs
$39,810 – $50,167
What Grooming Managers Do
- Schedule staff, assign dogs to groomers based on skill and workload.
- Hire, train, and evaluate groomers and bathers.
- Handle escalated customer issues (missed appointments, complaints, special-needs dogs).
- Monitor salon revenue, average ticket, rebooking rate, and staff productivity.
- Order supplies (shampoos, blades, finishing sprays) and manage budgets.
- Often still groom part-time to maintain skills and help during rushes.
How to Increase Your Grooming Manager Salary
Get certified
Certifications from the NDGAA (Certified Master Groomer), IPG (International Professional Groomers), or breed-specific programs add credibility and typically shift pay up 10–20%. Some employers pay a certification bonus on top of base salary.
Specialize in difficult breeds
Double-coated breeds, hand-stripping, Asian fusion styling, and Doodle coat work all command premium pricing. Groomers with a verifiable portfolio in any of these specialties charge more per groom and earn more in tips.
Move to a higher-paying market
State-level pay varies dramatically. Currently Missouri tops the list at $60,257 avg minimum. Urban markets with high pet spend typically pay 15–30% more than rural ones.
Build a booked-out client book
Groomers who run at 90%+ capacity with repeat customers earn more than equally-skilled groomers with gaps. Many salons pay on commission (40–60% of groom price), so capacity utilization compounds directly into take-home pay.
Take on multi-location responsibility
Moving from single-salon Grooming Manager to Grooming Salon Leader with multi-location responsibility typically adds $10,000–$25,000 to base pay plus bonus eligibility.
Top Cities Hiring Grooming Managers
Palatine, IL
4 jobs
$32,543 avg
Napa, CA
4 jobs
$37,823 avg
Tampa, FL
4 jobs
$53,456 avg
Sterling, VA
2 jobs
$33,650 avg
Verona, NJ
2 jobs
$45,819 avg
San Diego, CA
2 jobs
$52,882 avg
Placerville, CA
2 jobs
$36,985 avg
Austin, TX
2 jobs
$40,341 avg
Jacksonville, FL
2 jobs
$63,602 avg
Alpharetta, GA
2 jobs
$62,331 avg
Broken Arrow, OK
2 jobs
$63,355 avg
Brick, NJ
2 jobs
$34,799 avg
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