How much does a Dog Handler make in TX?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dog Handler in Texas is $47,277. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,545 to $52,671, with most professionals earning between $43,969 and $57,582.

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 $43,969 TX March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $45,545 TX March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $47,277 TX March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $52,671 TX March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $57,582 TX March 01, 2025
25% $45,545 10% $43,969 90% $57,582 75% $52,671 $47,277 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $42,882 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $42,930 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $43,172 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $46,214 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $42,737 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $47,663 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $45,538 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $43,510 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $42,737 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $44,959 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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  1. This Job:

    Dog Handler

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Animal Technician, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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