How much does a Dog Handler make in TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dog Handler in Texas is $46,545. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,369 to $50,899, with most professionals earning between $38,567 and $54,863.

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 $38,567 TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $42,369 TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $46,545 TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $50,899 TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Dog Handler Salary $54,863 TX April 01, 2025
25% $42,369 10% $38,567 90% $54,863 75% $50,899 $46,545 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $42,874 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $42,898 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $43,004 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $46,175 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $42,691 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $47,651 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $44,804 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $43,501 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $42,691 Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $44,905 Date Updated April 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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