As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Dog Handler in Massachusetts is $51,945, equivalent to $25 per hour, $999 weekly, or $4,329 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 Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $42,596 to $60,592. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,052) and 75th percentile ($56,471), while top earners (90th percentile) make $60,592 per year. This $9,419 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, Massachusetts Dog Handler often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 81 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 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 $42,596 MA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $47,052 MA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $51,945 MA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $56,471 MA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $60,592 MA January 01, 2026
25% $47,052 10% $42,596 90% $60,592 75% $56,471 $51,945 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $50,867 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $51,794 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $51,873 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $51,623 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $51,362 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $54,744 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $51,996 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $54,744 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $54,744 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $53,110 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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