How much does a Dog Handler make in NC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dog Handler in North Carolina is $46,359. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $44,662 to $51,649, with most professionals earning between $43,116 and $56,465.

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 $43,116 NC March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $44,662 NC March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $46,359 NC March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $51,649 NC March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $56,465 NC March 01, 2025
25% $44,662 10% $43,116 90% $56,465 75% $51,649 $46,359 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Aberdeen, NC Avg. Salary $43,558 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $45,200 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $45,200 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $45,248 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $45,538 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $43,703 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $44,379 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $46,794 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $43,896 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $43,945 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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