Horse Handler Salary in the United States

How much does a Horse Handler make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Horse Handler in the United States is $29,868 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $14.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $34,512
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $27,627 to $32,299
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $25,586
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Horse Handler Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $32,299 $2,692 $621 $16
Average $29,868 $2,489 $574 $14
25th Percentile $27,627 $2,302 $531 $13
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Key Factors That Influence Horse Handler Salaries

A Horse Handler'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 Horse Handler Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Horse Handler'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): $28,936
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $29,361
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $30,104
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $30,205
  • Expert (over 8 years): $30,374
Levels Salary
Entry Level Horse Handler$28,936
Intermediate Level Horse Handler$29,361
Senior Level Horse Handler$30,104
Specialist Level Horse Handler$30,205
Expert Level Horse Handler$30,374
$28,936 0 yr
$29,361 < 2 yrs
$30,104 2-4 yrs
$30,205 5-8 yrs
$30,374 > 8 yrs
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How Do Horse Handler 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 Horse Handlers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $33,069.
  • California: $32,944.
  • Massachusetts: $32,505.

Top Paying Cities for Horse Handlers

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: $37,672
  • San Francisco: $37,302
  • Oakland: $36,474

What Skills Can Increase a Horse Handler's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 22.5% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Anti Money Laundering (Mentioned in 2.5% Job Postings): Anti-money laundering (AML) refers to the activities financial institutions perform to achieve compliance with legal requirements to actively monitor for and report suspicious activities.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 2.5% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
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Customer Service 22.5%
Anti Money Laundering 2.5%
Data Entry 2.5%
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 Horse Handler's salary.
  • Marketing Support: Can increase your salary by up to 35%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Building Relationships: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Marketing Support
 $40,321
35%
Commitment
 $32,556
9%
Building Relationships
 $31,958
7%
Customer Relations
 $31,660
6%
Integrity
 $31,660
6%
Communication Skills
 $31,361
5%
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How Education impacts a Horse Handler's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Horse Handlers enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Horse Handler with a No Diploma is between $27,253 and $28,343).

Horse Handler Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Horse Handler
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 50.0%
High School 50.0%
Associates 50.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 50.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Horse Handler Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Horse Handler'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.

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$27,627
Average $29,868/year
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$2,302
Average $2,489/month
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Average $574/week
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$16
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $32,299 $2,692 $621 $16
Average $29,868 $2,489 $574 $14
25th Percentile $27,627 $2,302 $531 $13

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Salary Trends for Horse Handler

Salaries for a Horse Handler can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $32,023 in 2023 to around $30,784 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Horse Handler salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Horse Handler Over Time

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$32,023
2024
$31,601
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2023 $32,023
2024 $31,601
2025 $30,784
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