How much does a Dog Handler make in NJ?

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.

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 $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
25% $50,989 10% $49,224 90% $64,464 75% $58,966 $52,927 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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
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  1. This Job:

    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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