As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Dog Handler in Georgia is $46,036, equivalent to $22 per hour, $885 weekly, or $3,836 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 Georgia vary widely, spanning from $37,750 to $53,699. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,699) and 75th percentile ($50,047), while top earners (90th percentile) make $53,699 per year. This $8,348 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, Georgia Dog Handler often earn 3.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 81 companies. However, Georgia currently ranks 29 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 $37,750 GA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $41,699 GA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $46,036 GA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $50,047 GA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $53,699 GA January 01, 2026
25% $41,699 10% $37,750 90% $53,699 75% $50,047 $46,036 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abbeville, GA Avg. Salary $43,470 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acworth, GA Avg. Salary $47,720 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adairsville, GA Avg. Salary $45,948 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adel, GA Avg. Salary $43,308 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adrian, GA Avg. Salary $43,632 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ailey, GA Avg. Salary $43,632 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alamo, GA Avg. Salary $43,632 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alapaha, GA Avg. Salary $43,308 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albany, GA Avg. Salary $43,651 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Allenhurst, GA Avg. Salary $45,286 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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