As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Dog Handler in Florida is $45,163, equivalent to $22 per hour, $869 weekly, or $3,764 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 Florida vary widely, spanning from $37,034 to $52,681. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,908) and 75th percentile ($49,098), while top earners (90th percentile) make $52,681 per year. This $8,190 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, Florida Dog Handler often earn 5.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 81 companies. However, Florida currently ranks 38 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 $37,034 FL January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $40,908 FL January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $45,163 FL January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $49,098 FL January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $52,681 FL January 01, 2026
25% $40,908 10% $37,034 90% $52,681 75% $49,098 $45,163 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Coconut Creek, FL Avg. Salary $47,190 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alachua, FL Avg. Salary $44,358 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alford, FL Avg. Salary $41,845 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Altamonte Springs, FL Avg. Salary $46,336 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Altha, FL Avg. Salary $42,758 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Altoona, FL Avg. Salary $44,937 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alturas, FL Avg. Salary $46,228 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alva, FL Avg. Salary $45,801 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Anna Maria, FL Avg. Salary $46,474 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Anthony, FL Avg. Salary $44,122 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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