The average wage for a kennel technician in Texas is around $11.01 per hour.
Avg Wage
Kennel technicians earn an average hourly wage of $11.01.
Salaries typically start from $8.39 per hour and go up to $23.33 per hour.
52% below national average Updated in 2017
Kennel technician earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level kennel technician earnings begin at:
$23.33 per hour
$48,520 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level kennel technician earnings begin at:
$15.07 per hour
$31,340 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level kennel technician earnings begin at:
$11.01 per hour
$22,910 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level kennel technician earnings begin at:
$9.13 per hour
$18,987 per year
10th percentile
Starting level kennel technician earnings begin at:
$8.39 per hour
$17,449 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Kennel technician salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Texas | $22,910 |
How do kennel technician salaries compare to similar careers?
Kennel technicians earn 17% more than similar careers in Texas. On average, they make more than animal caretakers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Kennel technician salary | $23K |
| Dog walker salary | $27K |
| Veterinary assistant salary | $21K |
| Farmer salary | $20K |
| Animal caretaker salary | $21K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)