Average salary
$18.73
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14%
Below national average
Average $18.73
Low $7.25
High $38.95
Salary estimated from 47 past and present job postings on Indeed. Last updated: August 9, 2026
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Reviews about Pay and benefits for Pet Groomer in PetSmart
September 26, 2017
Drama
Bather/Groomer
Columbus, OH
PetSmart employees at the location I worked were full of drama. They're cut throat and catty with one another. Drama is like wild fire and management fails to snuff it out, and some managers get involved in the drama.
I left because it wasn't worth the stress. I loved the job and tried to stay focused...Show more
March 16, 2026
it’s okay
dog groomer
it’s okay work here to learn how to groom. Other than that wouldn’t recommend to stay long term at this job. had good and bad days very exhausting and sometimes overwhelming
February 10, 2026
Like any other corporate job
Pet Groomer
Jacksonville, FL
It’s not a bad job so long as you go into it knowing that. Working in the saloon is purely about selling packages to up the ticket price. It’s typically a customer is always right, even when the health of the dog may be at risk. Good money if you understand it’s ran by corporate so you’ll never be fully...Show more
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How much does a Pet Groomer make at PetSmart in the United States?
Average PetSmart Pet Groomer hourly pay in the United States is approximately $18.73, which is 14% below the national average.
Salary estimated from 47 past and present job postings on Indeed.
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