As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Dog Handler in Delaware is $48,337, equivalent to $23 per hour, $930 weekly, or $4,028 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 Delaware vary widely, spanning from $39,637 to $56,383. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,783) and 75th percentile ($52,549), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,383 per year. This $8,766 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, Delaware Dog Handler often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 81 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 nationwide for Dog Handler 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 Handler Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $39,637 DE January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $43,783 DE January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $48,337 DE January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $52,549 DE January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $56,383 DE January 01, 2026
25% $43,783 10% $39,637 90% $56,383 75% $52,549 $48,337 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $50,346 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $50,366 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $51,446 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $51,446 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $50,616 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $51,446 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $51,790 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $50,906 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $50,719 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $51,790 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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    Dog Handler

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    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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