As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Dog Handler in Paramus, NJ is $54,575, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,050 weekly, or $4,548 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 Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $44,753 to $63,660. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($49,434) and 75th percentile ($59,331), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,660 per year. This $9,897 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, Paramus Dog Handler often earn 5.5% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 18 statewide 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 $44,753 Paramus, NJ January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $49,434 Paramus, NJ January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $54,575 Paramus, NJ January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $59,331 Paramus, NJ January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $63,660 Paramus, NJ January 01, 2026
25% $49,434 10% $44,753 90% $63,660 75% $59,331 $54,575 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

Paramus, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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