The average wage for a dog walker in the United States is around $0.72 per hour.
Avg Wage
Dog walkers earn an average hourly wage of $0.72.
Salaries typically start from $0.01 per hour and go up to $12.98 per hour.
89% below national average Updated in 2023
Dog walker earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level dog walker earnings begin at:
$12.98 per hour
$27,000 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level dog walker earnings begin at:
$7.21 per hour
$15,000 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level dog walker earnings begin at:
$0.72 per hour
$1,500 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level dog walker earnings begin at:
$0.10 per hour
$200 per year
10th percentile
Starting level dog walker earnings begin at:
$0.01 per hour
$15 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Dog walker salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $33,766 |
| Texas | $27,040 |
| New York | $25,980 |
How do dog walker salaries compare to similar careers?
Dog walkers earn 25% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than ranchers but more than animal trainers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Rancher salary | $10K |
| Kennel technician salary | $12K |
| Farmer salary | $6K |
| Animal control worker salary | $11K |
| Veterinary assistant salary | $10K |
| Dog walker salary | $2K |
| Animal caretaker salary | $3K |
| Animal trainer salary | $0K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)