Salary Statistic

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

$38,400/yr

Dog Walkers Salary by State

State	Annual Median	Annual Mean	25th–75th Percentile	Hourly Median	Hourly Mean
Washington	$38,400	$43,330	$36,500 – $45,150	$18.46	$20.83
District of Columbia	$37,980	$41,360	$36,400 – $42,960	$18.26	$19.88
California	$37,200	$40,310	$35,700 – $43,270	$17.88	$19.38
Massachusetts	$36,910	$38,290	$35,860 – $38,540	$17.74	$18.41
New York	$36,500	$39,190	$34,070 – $42,890	$17.55	$18.84
Connecticut	$36,330	$40,280	$34,530 – $43,500	$17.46	$19.36
Maine	$36,310	$38,810	$34,140 – $38,470	$17.46	$18.66
Maryland	$35,990	$39,540	$32,430 – $44,380	$17.30	$19.01
Vermont	$35,600	$36,170	$31,600 – $37,940	$17.12	$17.39
Alaska	$35,570	$37,600	$31,370 – $42,460	$17.10	$18.08
Oregon	$35,310	$36,610	$33,610 – $37,200	$16.98	$17.60
Colorado	$35,300	$38,740	$31,830 – $37,640	$16.97	$18.62
Arizona	$35,170	$36,760	$32,230 – $36,790	$16.91	$17.67
Rhode Island	$34,930	$36,420	$33,760 – $36,710	$16.79	$17.51
New Jersey	$34,530	$38,340	$31,600 – $36,980	$16.60	$18.43
Illinois	$34,440	$36,090	$29,900 – $36,360	$16.56	$17.35
Hawaii	$34,410	$39,170	$30,480 – $43,240	$16.55	$18.83
Minnesota	$33,790	$35,660	$30,540 – $36,940	$16.25	$17.14
Montana	$32,290	$34,590	$29,020 – $38,060	$15.52	$16.63
New Hampshire	$32,030	$34,700	$28,370 – $37,880	$15.40	$16.69
Utah	$31,550	$35,990	$29,580 – $37,480	$15.17	$17.31
Virginia	$30,830	$33,820	$28,660 – $35,570	$14.82	$16.26
New Mexico	$30,720	$33,410	$28,870 – $36,330	$14.77	$16.06
Delaware	$30,460	$33,420	$28,650 – $36,320	$14.64	$16.07
North Dakota	$30,400	$31,720	$29,080 – $34,640	$14.61	$15.25
Florida	$30,380	$35,280	$28,540 – $36,510	$14.60	$16.96
Pennsylvania	$30,260	$32,320	$27,640 – $35,620	$14.55	$15.54
Nebraska	$29,970	$34,560	$27,920 – $36,200	$14.41	$16.61
Idaho	$29,910	$32,150	$27,350 – $34,880	$14.38	$15.46
South Carolina	$29,900	$31,200	$25,870 – $35,110	$14.38	$15.00
Texas	$29,810	$32,350	$27,860 – $35,660	$14.33	$15.55
Tennessee	$29,800	$31,750	$27,990 – $34,420	$14.33	$15.27
Michigan	$29,730	$32,960	$28,230 – $35,420	$14.29	$15.85
Ohio	$29,700	$34,220	$28,100 – $35,360	$14.28	$16.45
Iowa	$29,560	$31,500	$22,610 – $34,510	$14.21	$15.15
Nevada	$29,530	$32,350	$27,740 – $34,890	$14.20	$15.55
Wisconsin	$29,490	$32,590	$27,710 – $36,430	$14.18	$15.67
South Dakota	$29,460	$32,260	$27,460 – $33,920	$14.16	$15.51
Missouri	$29,390	$31,970	$28,060 – $34,330	$14.13	$15.37
Arkansas	$29,370	$32,080	$27,760 – $33,240	$14.12	$15.42
Kentucky	$29,370	$31,250	$26,350 – $35,430	$14.12	$15.02
North Carolina	$28,900	$31,480	$26,690 – $35,020	$13.90	$15.14
Georgia	$28,880	$29,550	$24,220 – $30,890	$13.88	$14.21
Indiana	$28,800	$30,650	$24,780 – $34,850	$13.85	$14.74
Wyoming	$28,780	$31,040	$25,760 – $35,500	$13.84	$14.92
Oklahoma	$28,370	$30,050	$22,350 – $34,300	$13.64	$14.45
West Virginia	$28,330	$29,030	$23,240 – $30,740	$13.62	$13.96
Kansas	$27,970	$30,210	$22,400 – $34,490	$13.45	$14.53
Alabama	$27,940	$30,110	$22,560 – $33,060	$13.43	$14.48
Louisiana	$27,630	$28,620	$22,730 – $30,550	$13.28	$13.76
Mississippi	$23,740	$26,070	$21,740 – $28,390	$11.41	$12.53

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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How much do dog walkers make per year?

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.

How much do dog walkers make per hour?

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.

What state pays dog walkers the most?

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.

What state pays dog walkers the least?

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.

What factors affect how much dog walkers earn?

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.

How much do dog walkers make per week?

Based on the median annual salary of approximately $31,724, dog walkers earn around $610 per week on average, assuming full-time employment.