How to become トリマーeducation, training, experience, licenses and the steps to enter

Japan Confidence ★★★★★

Average annual pay
¥4.03M
≈ $25,607
Top pay (est.)
¥6.57M
Top 10% ¥5.72M
Pay in 5 years
¥4.69Mest.
2031
Pay in 10 years
¥5.46Mest.
¥4.69M–¥6.34M
Outlook score
62/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
8%
Very low
Labor demand
Average
Openings-to-applicants 1.63x

How to become トリマー

The typical path in Japan is shown by the education, training and experience of current workers above and in the Japanese guidance below. A detailed English guide for this occupation is being prepared.

Guidance from job tag (Japanese)
入職にあたって、特に学歴や資格は必要ないが、トリマー養成コースのある専門学校等を卒業してから就職するのが一般的である。トリマーの資格を発行している団体は複数あり、そのどれかを取得する場合が多い。
 専門学校等では、トリミング、グルーミング、カットだけでなく、犬種や解剖学、公衆衛生学、消毒法など様々なことを学ぶ。
 犬のカットにも流行があり、基本的なカット方法に加えて流行をキャッチする積極的な姿勢も求められる。
 ドッグショーに出陳する犬のグルーミングやトリミングは更に勉強が必要で、相当の修練を積まなければならない。
 犬が好きな人、犬についてよく知ろうという意欲のある人が向いている。飼い主との信頼関係を築けるコミュニケーション能力、また仕事のほとんどが立ち仕事であるため一定の体力も求められる。

Skills, education and requirements for トリマー

Key skills

Active Listening
4.4
Speaking
3.7
Learning Strategies
2.9
Social Perceptiveness
2.8
Instructing
2.8
Reading Comprehension
2.7
Persuasion
2.6
Active Learning
2.6

Skill levels from the MHLW job tag worker survey.

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
3.4
Biology
2.4
Sales and Marketing
2.0
Administration and Management
1.6
Administrative
1.4
Psychology
1.3
Communications and Media
1.2
Economics and Accounting
1.2

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleScheduling Work and ActivitiesCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Manual DexterityWrist-Finger SpeedFinger DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessReaction TimeProblem Sensitivity

Licenses and certifications (Japan)

Related qualifications listed on job tag (names in Japanese). Some are mandatory, others recommended.

Education of workers

Training before entry

Related work experience

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience, licenses)

Career path and how to earn more as トリマー

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by experience is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2025), Population Census and Hello Work employment statistics as published on the MHLW job tag site (retrieved Nov 1, 2026); Occupational Information Database (JILPT). Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.