The average wage for a dog walker in California is around $16.23 per hour.
Avg Wage
Dog walkers earn an average hourly wage of $16.23.
Salaries typically start from $12.59 per hour and go up to $33.51 per hour.
39% below national average Updated in 2017
Dog walker earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level dog walker earnings begin at:
$33.51 per hour
$69,707 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level dog walker earnings begin at:
$22.21 per hour
$46,192 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level dog walker earnings begin at:
$16.23 per hour
$33,766 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level dog walker earnings begin at:
$13.61 per hour
$28,309 per year
10th percentile
Starting level dog walker earnings begin at:
$12.59 per hour
$26,189 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Dog walker salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $33,766 |
| Texas | $27,040 |
| New York | $25,980 |
How do dog walker salaries compare to similar careers?
Dog walkers earn 9% more than similar careers in California. On average, they make less than dog trainers but more than veterinary assistants.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Dog trainer salary | $38K |
| Dog walker salary | $34K |
| Dog groomer salary | $31K |
| Veterinary technologist salary | $31K |
| Farmer salary | $30K |
| Veterinary assistant salary | $25K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)