{"id":7090,"date":"2018-04-13T08:00:44","date_gmt":"2018-04-13T12:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.doggroomingcourse.com\/?p=7090"},"modified":"2025-01-18T20:35:25","modified_gmt":"2025-01-19T01:35:25","slug":"can-live-off-dog-groomer-salary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/can-live-off-dog-groomer-salary","title":{"rendered":"Can I Live Off a Dog Groomer Salary?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; 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ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/can-live-off-dog-groomer-salary\/#Key_Points\" >Key Points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/can-live-off-dog-groomer-salary\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/can-live-off-dog-groomer-salary\/#First_Things_First_Meet_Master_Groomer_Lisa_Day\" >First Thing&#8217;s First: Meet Master Groomer, Lisa Day!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/can-live-off-dog-groomer-salary\/#Can_I_Live_Off_a_Professional_Dog_Groomer_Salary\" >Can I Live Off a Professional Dog Groomer Salary?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/can-live-off-dog-groomer-salary\/#Are_Dog_Groomers_Paid_Per_Hour\" >Are Dog Groomers Paid Per Hour?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/can-live-off-dog-groomer-salary\/#How_Much_Do_Professional_Dog_Groomers_Make\" >How Much Do Professional Dog Groomers Make?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/can-live-off-dog-groomer-salary\/#Startup_Costs_For_Your_Dog_Grooming_Career\" >Startup Costs For Your Dog Grooming Career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/can-live-off-dog-groomer-salary\/#Is_Dog_Grooming_a_Good_Career\" >Is Dog Grooming a Good Career?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/can-live-off-dog-groomer-salary\/#Professional_Grooming_Opportunities_Out_There\" >Professional Grooming Opportunities Out There<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcpetstudies.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/can-live-off-dog-groomer-salary\/#More_Than_Just_Money\" >More Than Just Money<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Points\"><\/span>Key Points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>YES, you can absolutely live off of a dog groomer salary!<\/li>\n<li>The average dog groomer in the United States makes anywhere from USD $21,500 \u2013 $83,000 per year.<\/li>\n<li>Keep in mind, your income will be influenced by:\n<ul>\n<li>Whether you&#8217;re working part- or full-time;<\/li>\n<li>Your certifications\/qualifications\/experience level;<\/li>\n<li>Whether you&#8217;re an employee or run your own business;<\/li>\n<li>Where you live;<\/li>\n<li>What grooming services you offer;<\/li>\n<li>How you price your services;<\/li>\n<li>Who your local competitors are and what they charge;<\/li>\n<li>And more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Dog grooming is an unregulated industry &#8211; meaning, you aren&#8217;t required to have professional certification training.<\/li>\n<li>However, if you DON&#8217;T get certified, you&#8217;ll be far less likely to successfully book clients and\/or make a high enough dog groomer salary to live off of.<\/li>\n<li>You can also make a higher income by offering additional industry-related services all under one roof &#8211; such as dog training or running a dog daycare.<\/li>\n<li>QC Pet Studies offers self-paced, online certification courses in dog grooming, dog training, and doggy daycare.\n<ul>\n<li>You can complete your QC training and start your career in as little as 3-6 months (or even sooner!).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;accent-color&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;75&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]If your dream is to become a groomer, then you\u2019ve probably heard it all&#8230; That you won&#8217;t earn enough from your professional dog groomer salary&#8230;\u00a0 That it isn\u2019t a &#8220;realistic&#8221; career path&#8230; Or maybe, that you\u2019ll eventually wish you&#8217;d chosen an entirely different career.<\/p>\n<p>If you have friends or family saying any of these things to you, just keep this one important question at the front of your mind: how would they know? They are NOT dog groomers!<\/p>\n<p>The fact is, there are a lot of inaccurate myths about a career in dog grooming. As such, it can be hard to know what&#8217;s real and what&#8217;s not. That&#8217;s why today, we&#8217;ll tell you exactly how much dog groomers make. This way, you can decide for yourself if a career in this industry is truly right for you.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<p class=\"lead\">Keep reading to learn whether or not YOU could live off of a professional dog groomer salary!<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Things_First_Meet_Master_Groomer_Lisa_Day\"><\/span>First Thing&#8217;s First: Meet Master Groomer, Lisa Day!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;15971&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3>Lisa&#8217;s Story<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Lisa Day, one of <a href=\"\/about\/about-qc-pet-studies\" rel=\"noopener\">QC Pet Studies<\/a>&#8216; online grooming instructors, heard the same negative things when she first decided to become a professional dog groomer. Her mom even told her that she didn\u2019t support her career decision. Instead, she wanted to see her daughter in a job that was more rewarding and financially feasible.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the fact that Lisa&#8217;s mom was a pet groomer herself, she was so adamantly against the idea that she refused to train Lisa. Nonetheless, Lisa pursued her dream. She\u2019s now a Certified Master Groomer with over 40 years+ of experience &#8211; and importantly, she&#8217;s still enjoying a prosperous grooming career!<\/p>\n<p>Lisa has worked as a certifier for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canpropetstylists.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canadian Professional Pet Stylists<\/a> and has won multiple awards for her work in show grooming. In 2010, she even placed first for Poodle Obedience in Canada! Lisa is just one example of how it\u2019s 100% possible to have a successful career in the industry AND<em>\u00a0<\/em>make a good professional dog groomer salary.<\/p>\n<p>The negative feedback you hear about dog grooming is just that: negative feedback from negative people. It\u00a0shouldn\u2019t hold you back from following your dreams. 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width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; animation_easing=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Live_Off_a_Professional_Dog_Groomer_Salary\"><\/span>Can I Live Off a Professional Dog Groomer Salary?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]ABSOLUTELY!<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to the money you can make, the first thing you need to know is that there\u2019s no \u201cone-size-fits-all\u201d income for a professional groomer. Two experts living in the same city can make completely different salaries. How much money you make will depend on a handful of factors, such as:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"fa fa-angle-right\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n<li>Where you live (i.e. a small town, a big city, etc.);<\/li>\n<li>How much experience you have under your belt;<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Whether you\u2019re booking clients full-time vs. part-time;<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Whether you\u2019re working for an established salon (and receiving a set pay) or running your own grooming business;<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>The efforts you put into marketing strategies, client acquisition\/retention, social media, your website, etc.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>The types of dog grooming services your business offers (i.e. standard grooming, competition grooming, etc.);<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"icon-default-style icon-salient-thin-line accent-color\"><\/i>Whether or not your business &#8211; if applicable &#8211; offers any other, complementary services, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]As you can see, there&#8217;s a LOT of room to make the most of your prospects and goals &#8211; and the more effort you&#8217;re willing to put in, the better your income will ultimately be. In a nutshell, if you want to make dog grooming your full-time career, and do it for the rest of your life, I&#8217;m here to tell you that you 100% can.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, you can definitely earn enough money to not only pay all the bills, but live comfortably![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; animation_easing=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Dog_Groomers_Paid_Per_Hour\"><\/span>Are Dog Groomers Paid Per Hour?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]How you get paid depends on where you work. It can also depend on whether you&#8217;ve been hired by an existing business or whether you&#8217;ve chosen to run your own.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3>Working In a Salon<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Many salons will pay a set hourly wage. Others will pay an hourly wage, plus commission. Some salons only pay you in commission. That said, there are also plenty of salons out there who will pay an annual salary (rather than an hourly wage) to seasoned groomers with years of experience on their resume.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for stability &#8211; in terms of regular hours and a reliable paycheck &#8211; and you wish to work for an existing business, your best bet will be to apply to places that pay a firm hourly wage. If you join a team that only pays in commission, your salary could be a little inconsistent, especially at the start of your career.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3>Running Your Own Business<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]On the other hand, you might dream of launching your own business- and if that&#8217;s the case, your professional dog groomer salary will be entirely in your hands! You&#8217;ll have complete control over what you charge for your services.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, you&#8217;ll get to choose whether you want to pay yourself a specific hourly wage for a specific amount of hours each week, or whether you want to allot yourself a set salary for the entire year (so long as your business is making the necessary profit to accommodate this, of course).[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h4>Just Keep In Mind&#8230;<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]In the beginning, it could take a little while to get your business off the ground, get your name out there, and get a healthy stream of continuous bookings. Thus, it will likely take a bit of time to start making a noticeable profit. But don\u2019t let this deter you!<\/p>\n<p>All great things take time. 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column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; animation_easing=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; 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USD $21,500 \u2013 $83,000 per year.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ca.talent.com\/salary?job=dog+groomer#:~:text=The%20average%20dog%20groomer%20salary%20in%20Canada%20is%20%2437%2C860%20per,up%20to%20%2453%2C869%20per%20year.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canada<\/a>: Between approx. CAD $34,186 \u2013 $52,894 per year.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.talent.com\/salary?job=dog+groomer#:~:text=How%20much%20does%20a%20Dog%20groomer%20make%20in%20United%20Kingdom%3F&amp;text=The%20average%20dog%20groomer%20salary%20in%20the%20United%20Kingdom%20is,to%20%C2%A328%2C340%20per%20year.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United Kingdom<\/a>: Between approx. GBP \u00a322,030 \u2013 \u00a328,340 per year.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seek.com.au\/career-advice\/role\/dog-groomer\/salary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Australia<\/a>: Between approx. AUD $65,000 \u2013 $70,000 per year.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.erieri.com\/salary\/job\/dog-groomer\/new-zealand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Zealand<\/a>: Between approx. NZD $33,433 \u2013 $50,171 per year.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mywage.ng\/career\/job-income\/pet-groomers-and-animal-care-workers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nigeria<\/a>: Between approx. NGN \u20a623,436 \u2013 \u20a673,925 net per month (for beginners)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<h3><strong>The Added Value of a Certification<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]When you have a certification\/designation on your resume, you can earn a better income because prospective clients will ALWAYS<em>\u00a0<\/em>prefer to work with a professional dog groomer who\u2019s taken the time to earn their stripes. Only then can they fully trust you to take proper care of their beloved pet![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3>Additional Perks<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Furthermore, when you get a legitimate education, it&#8217;s proof that you&#8217;re investing time, money, and effort into your craft. As a result, you then earn the right to price your grooming services in a way that properly <\/span>reflects <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">that. <\/span>Plus, if you run your own business and it offers any other types of relevant services (such as dog training or daycare), you can raise the rates for those, too!<\/p>\n<div id=\"fws_612e232018f67\" class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row standard_section \" data-midnight=\"dark\" data-bg-mobile-hidden=\"\">\n<div class=\"col span_12 dark left\">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding instance-7\" data-t-w-inherits=\"default\" data-border-radius=\"none\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-border-animation=\"\" data-border-animation-delay=\"\" data-border-width=\"none\" data-border-style=\"solid\" data-border-color=\"\" data-bg-cover=\"\" data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-hover-bg=\"\" data-hover-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">Not to mention, having a credible certification will do wonders in terms of helping you stand out from the local competition. Setting yourself apart from the crowd will not only elevate your career \u2013 it\u2019ll definitely help you better your bottom line and make an even better dog groomer salary!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image=&#8221;15978&#8243; bg_position=&#8221;left top&#8221; background_image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; 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gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; animation_easing=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Startup_Costs_For_Your_Dog_Grooming_Career\"><\/span>Startup Costs For Your Dog Grooming Career<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Like with any other job, you\u2019ll have to start somewhere. Don\u2019t expect to make big money right off the bat. Since dog grooming is a trade, you\u2019ll more than likely work as an apprentice or student groomer before you branch off on your own.<\/p>\n<p>But this means that you\u2019ll get paid as you learn!<\/p>\n<p>The dog grooming industry is unregulated. As a result, you&#8217;re not required to complete any classroom training in order to work. But don&#8217;t assume that your competition is skipping their schooling. The reality is, those who are serious about pursuing a career as a dog groomer WILL invest in a proper, reputable education.<\/p>\n<p>Meaning, you&#8217;d do well to follow in their footsteps! Accumulating grooming experience as you learn, as well as earning a physical certification when you graduate, gives you ample credibility to hit the ground running. Plus, your clients will know that their furry companions are in the best hands![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; animation_easing=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Dog_Grooming_a_Good_Career\"><\/span>Is Dog Grooming a Good Career?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Now that you have a solid understanding of the kind of money you could make, what you really need to know is whether dog grooming is a good career for YOU. Ultimately, only you can know this for sure.<\/p>\n<p>But if you&#8217;re not completely certain yet, consider the following questions:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"fa fa-angle-right\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n<li>Are you passionate about animals?<\/li>\n<li>Do you love dogs and dream of working alongside them every day?<\/li>\n<li>Would you thrive in an active environment where you&#8217;re guaranteed tons of exercise?<\/li>\n<li>Do you want to work in a field that provides countless opportunities for growth and various career paths?<\/li>\n<li>Do you enjoy getting creative, while also keeping technical precision in mind?<\/li>\n<li>Are you willing to put in the hard work needed to thrive in this industry?<\/li>\n<li>Can you see yourself going the extra mile in order to make the professional dog groomer salary you want to make?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]If you&#8217;ve said &#8220;yes&#8221; to these questions, then guess what? 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This will be the most straightforward way for you to gain grooming experience, before going solo and <a href=\"\/blog\/2022\/02\/how-to-start-a-dog-grooming-business-the-ultimate-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">starting your own freelance business<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>That said, once you DO start your business, you&#8217;ll be making a very smart and lucrative career move! Obviously, one of the biggest perks to this is that you&#8217;ll get to decide what you want your professional dog groomer salary to look like.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 3 common settings for freelance groomers:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Groom dogs out of your own home<\/span>;<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Open your own salon<\/span>;<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Open a mobile grooming business where you travel directly to your clients<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Now, I won&#8217;t lie &#8211; owning your own grooming salon will be a LOT of work. But it&#8217;ll also be incredibly rewarding! And if you eventually want to hire grooming employees, then in addition to your own salary, you&#8217;ll also gain a fraction of what they make, too.<\/p>\n<p>(Meaning, you may even work less and still make more!)<\/p>\n<p>Plus, when you have your own salon, you can earn more money from retail as well. So, make sure to stock up your salon with all the hottest dog essentials! Also, if you\u2019re really passionate about grooming, you might even venture into feline grooming or competitive grooming &#8211; or offer services that target other area of the dog industry, such as training and\/or daycare services.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll more than likely earn a higher salary at this level, should you offer multiple services all from under one roof![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in&#8221; animation_easing=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; delay=&#8221;250&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Than_Just_Money\"><\/span>More Than Just Money<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]In conclusion, when someone asks you if you can live off a professional dog groomer salary, the short answer is YES! There are plenty of full-time dog groomers out there with thriving, successful careers.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you\u2019re looking for a guaranteed six-figure salary, then grooming probably won\u2019t be the right career choice for you. It\u2019s definitely not a get-rich-quick scheme. Your passion for dog grooming should sprout first and foremost from your love of animals.<\/p>\n<p>If this doesn\u2019t sound like you, then you probably won\u2019t enjoy the daily work of being a pro groomer. But if you&#8217;re first and foremost an animal lover, then professional dog grooming will provide you with more than just the means to earn a living!<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, as it&#8217;s a physically demanding job, your career will keep you in great shape. 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