How much does a Dog Handler make in MD?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dog Handler in Maryland is $49,788. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $47,965 to $55,469, with most professionals earning between $46,305 and $60,641.

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 $46,305 MD March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $47,965 MD March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $49,788 MD March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $55,469 MD March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $60,641 MD March 01, 2025
25% $47,965 10% $46,305 90% $60,641 75% $55,469 $49,788 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Dundalk, MD Avg. Salary $49,643 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Abell, MD Avg. Salary $53,506 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Aberdeen, MD Avg. Salary $48,629 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Avg. Salary $48,919 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Abingdon, MD Avg. Salary $48,677 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Accident, MD Avg. Salary $43,220 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Accokeek, MD Avg. Salary $53,651 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Adamstown, MD Avg. Salary $52,492 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Allen, MD Avg. Salary $51,333 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Andrews Air Force Base, MD Avg. Salary $53,748 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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    Dog Handler

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Animal Technician, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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