As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dog Handler in New Jersey is $52,927. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,989 to $58,966, with most professionals earning between $49,224 and $64,464.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Dog Handler Salary | $49,224 | NJ | March 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Dog Handler Salary | $50,989 | NJ | March 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Dog Handler Salary | $52,927 | NJ | March 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Dog Handler Salary | $58,966 | NJ | March 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Dog Handler Salary | $64,464 | NJ | March 01, 2025 |
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Bayonne, NJ | Avg. Salary $54,569 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Bergenfield, NJ | Avg. Salary $55,534 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Bloomfield, NJ | Avg. Salary $55,583 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location East Brunswick, NJ | Avg. Salary $54,520 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Hoboken, NJ | Avg. Salary $56,404 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Irvington, NJ | Avg. Salary $54,569 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Lakewood, NJ | Avg. Salary $53,748 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Middlesex, NJ | Avg. Salary $54,182 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Passaic, NJ | Avg. Salary $55,583 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Union, NJ | Avg. Salary $54,569 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
0 - 1 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
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