What are the main factors that influence a Dog Warden's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Dog Warden's salary?

A Dog Warden's salary grows with experience: starting around $34,410 for beginners, reaching about $35,722 at mid-level, and approach $36,571 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Dog Warden?

Dog Warden salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Dog Warden roles are District of Columbia $38,511, California $38,365, Massachusetts $37,853. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Dog Warden roles make?

Salaries for Dog Warden level roles vary by specialization: Associate Warden: $130,314; Deputy Warden: $104,562; Assistant Deputy Warden: $62,569; Game Warden: $59,368; Fire Warden: $51,791.

How do different companies affect a Dog Warden's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Dog Warden roles. Large, established industry leaders like Kpmg Us LLP ($114,295) and Warner Bros Discovery ($114,096) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $88,138.

Dog Warden Salary in the United States

How much does a Dog Warden make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dog Warden in the United States is $34,782 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Dog Warden's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $38,957
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $30,952 to $36,968
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $27,466

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Dog Warden Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,968	$3,081	$711	$18
Average	$34,782	$2,899	$669	$17
25th Percentile	$30,952	$2,579	$595	$15

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Key Factors That Influence Dog Warden Salaries

A Dog Warden's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Dog Warden Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Dog Warden's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $34,410
Early Career (1-2 years): $34,516
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $35,722
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $36,515
Expert (over 8 years): $36,571

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Dog Warden	$34,410
Intermediate Level Dog Warden	$34,516
Senior Level Dog Warden	$35,722
Specialist Level Dog Warden	$36,515
Expert Level Dog Warden	$36,571

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How Do Dog Warden Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Dog Wardens. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $38,511.
California: $38,365.
Massachusetts: $37,853.

District of Columbia $38,511 California $38,365 Massachusetts $37,853 Washington $37,714 New Jersey $37,700 Alaska $37,652 Connecticut $37,172 New York $36,977

Hawaii $36,354 Rhode Island $36,062 Maryland $35,864 Minnesota $35,593 Colorado $35,488 Illinois $35,453 Oregon $35,321 Delaware $35,224

New Hampshire $35,163 Virginia $35,026 Pennsylvania $34,626 Nevada $34,424 North Dakota $34,358 Michigan $34,254 Wisconsin $34,215 Vermont $34,139

Texas $33,927 Maine $33,913 Arizona $33,892 Ohio $33,867 Georgia $33,547 Indiana $33,387 Wyoming $33,356 Utah $33,307

Iowa $33,287 Kansas $33,120 Louisiana $33,071 North Carolina $33,054 Missouri $33,047 Florida $32,911 Montana $32,838 Nebraska $32,768

Kentucky $32,730 South Carolina $32,591 Tennessee $32,504 Idaho $32,469 New Mexico $32,215 Oklahoma $32,160 Alabama $31,954 South Dakota $31,610

Arkansas $31,422 West Virginia $31,321 Mississippi $31,019

Top Paying Cities for Dog Wardens

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $43,871
San Francisco: $43,439
Oakland: $42,476

San Jose, CA $43,871

San Francisco, CA $43,439

Oakland, CA $42,476

New York, NY $40,309

Queens Village, NY $40,048

Paramus, NJ $39,770

Passaic, NJ $39,735

Bergenfield, NJ $39,700

Stamford, CT $39,648

Huntington, NY $39,613

Newark, NJ $39,387

Bridgeport, CT $39,318

New Brunswick, NJ $39,203

Vallejo, CA $39,130

Middlesex, NJ $39,109

Somerset, NJ $39,078

Petaluma, CA $38,998

Santa Cruz, CA $38,862

Boston, MA $38,793

Monterey, CA $38,619

Fairbanks, AK $38,594

Los Angeles, CA $38,528

Washington, DC $38,511

Seattle, WA $38,448

Santa Rosa, CA $38,441

Juneau, AK $38,340

Orange, CA $38,226

Anchorage, AK $38,163

Anaheim, CA $38,139

Santa Ana, CA $38,087

Nassau, NY $38,066

Long Beach, CA $38,052

Danbury, CT $38,041

Santa Maria, CA $37,923

Everett, WA $37,916

Bremerton, WA $37,746

Trenton, NJ $37,680

Sacramento, CA $37,666

San Diego, CA $37,648

Brockton, MA $37,634

Tacoma, WA $37,620

Santa Barbara, CA $37,572

Lowell, MA $37,433

New Suffolk, NY $37,419

Nashua, NH $37,377

Lompoc, CA $37,321

Ventura, CA $37,287

Stockton, CA $37,276

New Haven, CT $37,207

Atlantic City, NJ $37,116

Hartford, CT $37,040

Modesto, CA $37,022

Poughkeepsie, NY $36,946

New Britain, CT $36,928

Olympia, WA $36,880

Kennewick, WA $36,880

New London, CT $36,873

Norwich, CT $36,862

Lawrence, MA $36,845

Bakersfield, CA $36,747

Riverside, CA $36,699

New Bedford, MA $36,699

Richland, WA $36,664

Portsmouth, NH $36,636

Vineland, NJ $36,629

San Bernardino, CA $36,601

Boulder, CO $36,504

Worcester, MA $36,476

Portland, OR $36,445

Saint Paul, MN $36,403

Minneapolis, MN $36,403

Philadelphia, PA $36,354

Honolulu, HI $36,170

Springfield, MA $36,048

Providence, RI $36,045

Chicago, IL $35,944

Bellingham, WA $35,902

Baltimore, MD $35,864

Chico, CA $35,777

Wilmington, DE $35,718

Pittsfield, MA $35,683

Manchester, NH $35,617

Spokane, WA $35,464

Denver, CO $35,460

Albany, NY $35,297

Troy, NY $35,283

Schenectady, NY $35,210

Burlington, VT $35,134

Portland, ME $35,012

Salem, OR $34,984

Yakima, WA $34,977

Ann Arbor, MI $34,967

Rochester, MN $34,869

Fresno, CA $34,852

Reno, NV $34,852

Milwaukee, WI $34,820

Detroit, MI $34,786

Allentown, PA $34,775

Carson City, NV $34,772

Houston, TX $34,720

Colorado Springs, CO $34,716

Syracuse, NY $34,699

Eugene, OR $34,633

Bismarck, ND $34,591

Gary, IN $34,591

Galveston, TX $34,591

Springfield, OR $34,563

Medford, OR $34,480

Fort Collins, CO $34,466

Austin, TX $34,438

Mesa, AZ $34,365

Phoenix, AZ $34,358

Dallas, TX $34,347

Reading, PA $34,327

Saint Cloud, MN $34,313

Concord, NH $34,281

Madison, WI $34,267

Utica, NY $34,174

Raleigh, NC $34,146

Las Vegas, NV $34,142

Rochester, NY $34,118

Des Moines, IA $34,114

Atlanta, GA $34,059

Battle Creek, MI $34,048

Salt Lake City, UT $34,038

Lancaster, PA $33,986

Champaign, IL $33,979

Harrisburg, PA $33,937

Durham, NC $33,906

Kansas City, MO $33,902

Kansas City, KS $33,895

Fort Worth, TX $33,892

Boca Raton, FL $33,878

Cleveland, OH $33,874

Columbus, OH $33,867

Pittsburgh, PA $33,864

Richmond, VA $33,850

Indianapolis, IN $33,843

Cincinnati, OH $33,798

Petersburg, VA $33,746

Billings, MT $33,669

Lansing, MI $33,669

Huntsville, AL $33,669

Lebanon, PA $33,666

Dayton, OH $33,662

Pueblo, CO $33,662

Appleton, WI $33,652

Buffalo, NY $33,638

Racine, WI $33,620

Charlotte, NC $33,617

Saint Louis, MO $33,607

Springfield, IL $33,593

Elkhart, IN $33,586

York, PA $33,586

Gastonia, NC $33,582

Benton Harbor, MI $33,582

Beaumont, TX $33,561

Lorain, OH $33,554

Toledo, OH $33,540

Binghamton, NY $33,523

Rock Hill, SC $33,520

Rockford, IL $33,502

Fargo, ND $33,485

Elyria, OH $33,485

Flagstaff, AZ $33,460

Fort Lauderdale, FL $33,440

Miami, FL $33,419

Duluth, MN $33,363

Bangor, ME $33,318

Cedar Rapids, IA $33,280

Louisville, KY $33,262

Grand Rapids, MI $33,255

Hialeah, FL $33,252

Casper, WY $33,203

Scranton, PA $33,161

New Orleans, LA $33,151

Virginia Beach, VA $33,147

Akron, OH $33,130

Peoria, IL $33,085

Sarasota, FL $33,078

Green Bay, WI $33,054

Baton Rouge, LA $33,036

Charleston, SC $33,029

Nashville, TN $33,019

Jamestown, NY $33,012

Davenport, IA $33,012

Tucson, AZ $32,994

Cheyenne, WY $32,984

Saint Petersburg, FL $32,974

Tampa, FL $32,967

Omaha, NE $32,960

Port Arthur, TX $32,946

Evansville, IN $32,946

Bradenton, FL $32,932

Santa Fe, NM $32,869

Orlando, FL $32,834

Clearwater, FL $32,796

Canton, OH $32,723

La Crosse, WI $32,723

Grand Forks, ND $32,713

Albuquerque, NM $32,702

Tulsa, OK $32,702

Newport News, VA $32,699

High Point, NC $32,688

Ogden, UT $32,674

Corpus Christi, TX $32,647

Laramie, WY $32,626

Norfolk, VA $32,626

Rock Island, IL $32,605

Saginaw, MI $32,598

Jacksonville, FL $32,594

Salisbury, NC $32,587

Memphis, TN $32,580

Moline, IL $32,563

Fort Myers, FL $32,553

Waterloo, IA $32,507

Spartanburg, SC $32,473

Lincoln, NE $32,455

Fort Wayne, IN $32,448

Birmingham, AL $32,410

Cedar Falls, IA $32,403

Provo, UT $32,400

Springfield, OH $32,396

San Antonio, TX $32,389

Greensboro, NC $32,375

South Bend, IN $32,372

Winston Salem, NC $32,368

Boise, ID $32,358

Savannah, GA $32,334

Muskegon, MI $32,271

Lima, OH $32,229

Lake Charles, LA $32,215

Anderson, IN $32,208

Lexington, KY $32,198

Augusta, GA $32,187

Greenville, SC $32,187

Wichita, KS $32,156

Tuscaloosa, AL $32,156

Columbia, SC $32,125

Bloomington, IN $32,038

Roanoke, VA $32,017

Asheville, NC $31,972

Knoxville, TN $31,913

Shreveport, LA $31,909

Wilmington, NC $31,864

Frankfort, KY $31,798

Oklahoma City, OK $31,774

Chillicothe, OH $31,760

Longview, TX $31,756

Topeka, KS $31,746

Mobile, AL $31,694

Terre Haute, IN $31,680

Erie, PA $31,676

Altoona, PA $31,659

Melbourne, FL $31,648

Amarillo, TX $31,634

Killeen, TX $31,624

Fayetteville, AR $31,596

Sioux Falls, SD $31,572

Chattanooga, TN $31,551

Idaho Falls, ID $31,547

Gainesville, FL $31,474

Portsmouth, OH $31,457

Little Rock, AR $31,450

Lynchburg, VA $31,450

Lafayette, LA $31,436

Youngstown, OH $31,436

Temple, TX $31,422

Daytona Beach, FL $31,415

Clarksville, TN $31,412

Pensacola, FL $31,408

Hopkinsville, KY $31,304

Charleston, WV $31,301

Florence, SC $31,283

Sioux City, IA $31,262

Macon, GA $31,161

Tallahassee, FL $31,158

Fayetteville, NC $31,151

Waco, TX $31,144

Wichita Falls, TX $31,144

Pine Bluff, AR $31,130

Vincennes, IN $31,064

Lubbock, TX $31,050

Great Falls, MT $31,029

Alamogordo, NM $31,026

Abilene, TX $30,998

Rapid City, SD $30,953

Monroe, LA $30,953

Albany, GA $30,932

Huntington, WV $30,928

Jackson, MS $30,925

Greenville, MS $30,921

Parkersburg, WV $30,887

Montgomery, AL $30,880

Johnstown, PA $30,873

Springfield, MO $30,845

Biloxi, MS $30,827

Sumter, SC $30,754

Columbus, GA $30,751

Twin Falls, ID $30,730

Pascagoula, MS $30,685

Kingsport, TN $30,594

Gulfport, MS $30,584

Alexandria, LA $30,469

Fort Smith, AR $30,382

El Paso, TX $30,288

Helena, MT $30,243

Las Cruces, NM $30,132

Harlingen, TX $30,034

Pocatello, ID $30,003

Florence, AL $29,993

Brownsville, TX $29,986

Dothan, AL $29,930

Mcallen, TX $29,913

Columbus, MS $29,655

Altus, OK $29,495

Lawton, OK $29,429

Pierre, SD $29,304

What Skills Can Increase a Dog Warden's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Commitment (Mentioned in 3.53% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
Long Term Care (Mentioned in 4.69% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
Home Care (Mentioned in 2.18% Job Postings): Homecare is health care or supportive care provided by a professional caregiver in the individual home where the patient or client is living, as opposed to care provided in group accommodations like clinics or nursing home.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Commitment	3.53%
Long Term Care	4.69%
Home Care	2.18%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Dog Warden's salary.

Dialysis: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Attention to Detail: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Dialysis	$39,652	14%
Attention to Detail	$36,869	6%
Initiative	$36,521	5%
Collaboration	$36,521	5%
Cardiac	$36,173	4%
Organizational Skills	$36,173	4%

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How Education impacts a Dog Warden's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Dog Wardens enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Dog Warden with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $35,160 and $37,049).

Dog Warden Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Dog Warden

No Diploma 1.7%

High School 78.7%

Associates 11.4%

Bachelors 7.6%

Masters 0.6%

Doctorate 0.0%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	1.7%
High School	78.7%
Associates	11.4%
Bachelors	7.6%
Masters	0.6%
Doctorate	0.0%

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Dog Warden Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Dog Warden's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$30,952

Average $34,782/year

$36,968

$2,579

Average $2,899/month

$3,081

$595

Average $669/week

$711

$15

Average $17/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$36,968	$3,081	$711	$18
Average	$34,782	$2,899	$669	$17
25th Percentile	$30,952	$2,579	$595	$15

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Salary Trends for Dog Warden

Salaries for a Dog Warden can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $51,361 in 2023 to around $52,001 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Dog Warden salary trends, .

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$51,361

2024

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