As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Dog Handler in Alma, WI is $47,427, equivalent to $23 per hour, $912 weekly, or $3,952 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Dog Handler in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Dog Handler in Alma, WI vary widely, spanning from $38,812 to $55,229. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,918) and 75th percentile ($51,511), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,229 per year. This $8,593 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Housekeeping, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alma Dog Handler often earn 1.0% lower than national averages. 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 Handler Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $38,812 Alma, WI April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $42,918 Alma, WI April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $47,427 Alma, WI April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $51,511 Alma, WI April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $55,229 Alma, WI April 01, 2026
25% $42,918 10% $38,812 90% $55,229 75% $51,511 $47,427 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Dog Handler jobs in Alma, Wisconsin

Dog Walker and Handler

T&T PET CARE SERVICES LLC - Madison, WI

Enrichment Specialist/Dog Handler

Central Bark Manitowoc - Manitowoc, WI

Travel PT - Physical Therapist

Focus Staff - ANACORTES, WA

Travel OT - Occupational Therapist

Focus Staff - GOLDENDALE, WA

Search More Dog Handler Jobs in Alma, Wisconsin

Dog Handler

Review the job openings, similar jobs, level of education, and experience requirements for the Dog Handler job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Dog Handler.

Job Openings for Dog Handler in Alma, WI

Career Path for this job

  1. This Job:

    Dog Handler

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Animal Technician, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Dog Handler, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
42918
51511
47427

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
47229
54621
49037
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dog Handler in Alma, WI. The base salary for Dog Handler ranges from $42,918 to $51,511 with the average base salary of $47,427. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,229 to $54,621 with the average total cash compensation of $49,037.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

42918
51511

 

About Alma, Wisconsin    Alma is a city in and the county seat of Buffalo County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 781 at the 2010 census. The city borders th....More

Alma, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

Dog Handler Salary in popular cities: MilwaukeeMadisonGreen Bay

Skills associated with Dog Handler: Play

Recently searched related titles: Breeding Technician, Animal Welfare Specialist, Animal Care Tech

Jobs with a similar salary range to Dog Handler : Dog Caretaker, Kennel Tech, Military Working Dog Handler