As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Dog Handler in New Hampshire is $48,253, equivalent to $23 per hour, $928 weekly, or $4,021 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 New Hampshire vary widely, spanning from $39,568 to $56,285. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,707) and 75th percentile ($52,457), while top earners (90th percentile) make $56,285 per year. This $8,750 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, New Hampshire Dog Handler often earn 1.1% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 81 companies. However, New Hampshire currently ranks 17 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 $39,568 NH January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $43,707 NH January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $48,253 NH January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $52,457 NH January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $56,285 NH January 01, 2026
25% $43,707 10% $39,568 90% $56,285 75% $52,457 $48,253 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Bedford, NH Avg. Salary $50,263 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Derry, NH Avg. Salary $51,446 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Merrimack, NH Avg. Salary $52,747 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Salem, NH Avg. Salary $51,996 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acworth, NH Avg. Salary $48,702 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alstead, NH Avg. Salary $48,722 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alton, NH Avg. Salary $49,414 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alton Bay, NH Avg. Salary $49,335 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Amherst, NH Avg. Salary $52,747 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Andover, NH Avg. Salary $48,147 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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