As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Dog Handler in Wisconsin is $46,953, equivalent to $23 per hour, $903 weekly, or $3,913 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 Wisconsin vary widely, spanning from $38,502 to $54,768. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,529) and 75th percentile ($51,044), while top earners (90th percentile) make $54,768 per year. This $8,515 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, Wisconsin Dog Handler often earn 1.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 81 companies. However, Wisconsin currently ranks 23 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 $38,502 WI January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $42,529 WI January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $46,953 WI January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $51,044 WI January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $54,768 WI January 01, 2026
25% $42,529 10% $38,502 90% $54,768 75% $51,044 $46,953 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abbotsford, WI Avg. Salary $45,786 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abrams, WI Avg. Salary $46,464 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adams, WI Avg. Salary $47,966 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adell, WI Avg. Salary $48,746 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Afton, WI Avg. Salary $47,426 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albany, WI Avg. Salary $47,544 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Algoma, WI Avg. Salary $46,253 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Allenton, WI Avg. Salary $48,746 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alma, WI Avg. Salary $48,766 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alma Center, WI Avg. Salary $45,786 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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    Dog Handler

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    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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