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Job outlook for dog sitters in the United States
Dog sitter job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected dog sitter job growth rate is 28% from 2018-2028.
About 101,200 new jobs for dog sitters are projected over the next decade.
Dog sitter salaries have increased 19% for dog sitters in the last 5 years.
There are over 34,976 dog sitters currently employed in the United States.
There are 67,682 active dog sitter job openings in the US.
The average dog sitter salary is $25,532.
Are dog sitter jobs in demand?
Yes, dog sitter jobs are in demand. Dog sitter demand is projected to grow 28% from 2018 to 2028.
Dog Sitter job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of dog sitter jobs and the average dog sitter salary over time.
Dog Sitter jobs over time
Dog Sitter job growth rate over time
Year  | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 34,976 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 30,014 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 32,926 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 30,973 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 29,527 | 0.01% |
Average dog sitter salary over time
Dog Sitter salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,532 | $12.27 | +5.2% |
| 2024 | $24,259 | $11.66 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $23,260 | $11.18 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $22,468 | $10.80 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | $21,528 | $10.35 | +4.7% |
Dog Sitter jobs by state
Most common states for dog sitters
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 271 | 3% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 223 | 3% |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 155 | 3% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 142 | 3% |
| 5 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 116 | 3% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 35 | 3% |
| 7 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 34 | 3% |
| 8 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 32 | 3% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 31 | 3% |
| 10 | Delaware | 961,939 | 29 | 3% |
| 11 | Alaska | 739,795 | 22 | 3% |
| 12 | Vermont | 623,657 | 20 | 3% |
| 13 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 19 | 3% |
| 14 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 17 | 3% |
| 15 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 141 | 2% |
| 16 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 73 | 2% |
| 17 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 70 | 2% |
| 18 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 60 | 2% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 41 | 2% |
| 20 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 35 | 2% |
Most common cities for dog sitters
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brighton | 1 | 3% | $27,529 |
| 2 | Sparks | 2 | 2% | $28,572 |
| 3 | Campbell | 1 | 2% | $32,405 |
| 4 | Carson City | 1 | 2% | $28,731 |
| 5 | Commerce City | 1 | 2% | $27,519 |
| 6 | Arvada | 1 | 1% | $27,520 |
| 7 | Chattanooga | 1 | 1% | $20,365 |
| 8 | Kansas City | 2 | 0% | $24,257 |
| 9 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $27,513 |