Salary Statistics
How Much Do Dog Walkers Make?
Average salary data for dog walkers across 51 U.S. states, sourced from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics.
Avg. Median Annual Salary
$31,724
Avg. Median Hourly Rate
$15.25/hr
Highest Paying State
Washington
Dog Walkers Salary by State
| State | Annual Median | Hourly Median |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $38,400 | $18.46 |
| District of Columbia | $37,980 | $18.26 |
| California | $37,200 | $17.88 |
| Massachusetts | $36,910 | $17.74 |
| New York | $36,500 | $17.55 |
| Connecticut | $36,330 | $17.46 |
| Maine | $36,310 | $17.46 |
| Maryland | $35,990 | $17.30 |
| Vermont | $35,600 | $17.12 |
| Alaska | $35,570 | $17.10 |
| Oregon | $35,310 | $16.98 |
| Colorado | $35,300 | $16.97 |
| Arizona | $35,170 | $16.91 |
| Rhode Island | $34,930 | $16.79 |
| New Jersey | $34,530 | $16.60 |
| Illinois | $34,440 | $16.56 |
| Hawaii | $34,410 | $16.55 |
| Minnesota | $33,790 | $16.25 |
| Montana | $32,290 | $15.52 |
| New Hampshire | $32,030 | $15.40 |
| Utah | $31,550 | $15.17 |
| Virginia | $30,830 | $14.82 |
| New Mexico | $30,720 | $14.77 |
| Delaware | $30,460 | $14.64 |
| North Dakota | $30,400 | $14.61 |
| Florida | $30,380 | $14.60 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,260 | $14.55 |
| Nebraska | $29,970 | $14.41 |
| Idaho | $29,910 | $14.38 |
| South Carolina | $29,900 | $14.38 |
| Texas | $29,810 | $14.33 |
| Tennessee | $29,800 | $14.33 |
| Michigan | $29,730 | $14.29 |
| Ohio | $29,700 | $14.28 |
| Iowa | $29,560 | $14.21 |
| Nevada | $29,530 | $14.20 |
| Wisconsin | $29,490 | $14.18 |
| South Dakota | $29,460 | $14.16 |
| Missouri | $29,390 | $14.13 |
| Arkansas | $29,370 | $14.12 |
| Kentucky | $29,370 | $14.12 |
| North Carolina | $28,900 | $13.90 |
| Georgia | $28,880 | $13.88 |
| Indiana | $28,800 | $13.85 |
| Wyoming | $28,780 | $13.84 |
| Oklahoma | $28,370 | $13.64 |
| West Virginia | $28,330 | $13.62 |
| Kansas | $27,970 | $13.45 |
| Alabama | $27,940 | $13.43 |
| Louisiana | $27,630 | $13.28 |
| Mississippi | $23,740 | $11.41 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Only states with available median salary data are shown.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median annual salary for dog walkers varies by state, with an average of $31,724 across states that report data. Individual earnings depend on experience, location, and employer.
The median hourly wage for dog walkers averages around $15.25 per hour based on available state data. Hourly rates can vary widely depending on union membership, region, and specialization.
Washington is among the highest-paying states for dog walkers, with a median annual salary of $38,400. Higher wages in certain states often reflect a higher cost of living or strong local demand.
Mississippi reports one of the lower median salaries for dog walkers at $23,740 per year. Lower wages may reflect reduced cost of living or lower regional demand.
Several factors influence dog walkers salaries: geographic location (state and city), years of experience, union membership, type of employer (residential vs. commercial vs. industrial), and certifications or specializations. Metropolitan areas typically offer higher wages than rural regions.
Based on the median annual salary of approximately $31,724, dog walkers earn around $610 per week on average, assuming full-time employment.
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