As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Dog Daycare in Virginia is $41,579, equivalent to $20 per hour, $800 weekly, or $3,465 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Dog Daycare in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Dog Daycare in Virginia vary widely, spanning from $27,025 to $61,276. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,961) and 75th percentile ($51,889), while top earners (90th percentile) make $61,276 per year. This $17,928 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like or , or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Virginia Dog Daycare often earn 0.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 85 companies. However, Virginia currently ranks 18 nationwide for Dog Daycare job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Dog Daycare Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dog Daycare Salary $27,025 VA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Dog Daycare Salary $33,961 VA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Dog Daycare Salary $41,579 VA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Dog Daycare Salary $51,889 VA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Dog Daycare Salary $61,276 VA September 01, 2026
25% $33,961 10% $27,025 90% $61,276 75% $51,889 $41,579 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Dog Daycare ?

Dog daycare, often known as "doggy daycare", refers to a short-term daytime care for dogs. It fills a niche between multi-day kennel boarding and pet sitting, where the sitter comes to the pet's home. It shares many similarities with a regular daycare for children, with the exception being that a dog daycare is for canines. The two share the same philosophy. Parents, or in the case of the dog daycare, owners, have a busy schedule and the often prolonged hours at work drastically reduce the time that could be spent with their children or pets....

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Location Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $45,357 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $40,059 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $37,488 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $39,245 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $38,928 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $38,638 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $39,268 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $43,303 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $45,462 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $37,772 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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