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Dog Walker/Pet Sitter salary
Average dog walker/pet sitter salary
$14.84
How much does a dog walker/pet sitter make?
The average dog walker/pet sitter salary in the United States is $30,871. Dog walker/pet sitter salaries typically range between $20,000 and $45,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for dog walker/pet sitters is $14.84 per hour.
Dog walker/pet sitter salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Dog walker/pet sitters earn the highest average salary in New York.
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Where can a Dog Walker/Pet Sitter earn more?
Dog Walker/Pet Sitter Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level dog walker/pet sitter | $26,200 | $12.61 |
| Mid-level dog walker/pet sitter | $30,000 | $14.41 |
| Senior-level dog walker/pet sitter | $33,800 | $16.27 |
Average dog walker/pet sitter salary by state
The highest-paying states for dog walker/pet sitters are New York, California, and North Dakota. The lowest average dog walker/pet sitter salary states are Pennsylvania, New Mexico, and New Jersey.
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Highest paying states for dog walker/pet sitters
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $33,138 | $15.93 |
| 2 | West Virginia | $34,466 | $16.57 |
| 3 | Washington | $33,470 | $16.09 |
| 4 | California | $36,645 | $17.62 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $32,919 | $15.83 |
| 6 | Maine | $33,596 | $16.15 |
| 7 | New York | $37,811 | $18.18 |
| 8 | Delaware | $32,380 | $15.57 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $32,295 | $15.53 |
| 10 | Nevada | $31,706 | $15.24 |
| 11 | Arizona | $30,795 | $14.81 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $28,740 | $13.82 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $34,868 | $16.76 |
| 14 | Alaska | $31,759 | $15.27 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $30,768 | $14.79 |
| 16 | Kentucky | $33,043 | $15.89 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $32,846 | $15.79 |
| 18 | District of Columbia | $38,586 | $18.55 |
| 19 | Oregon | $32,303 | $15.53 |
| 20 | Illinois | $30,094 | $14.47 |
| 21 | Colorado | $29,554 | $14.21 |
| 22 | Vermont | $30,758 | $14.79 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $31,152 | $14.98 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $28,140 | $13.53 |
| 25 | Michigan | $27,459 | $13.20 |
| 26 | Utah | $29,026 | $13.95 |
| 27 | Maryland | $28,926 | $13.91 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $29,291 | $14.08 |
| 29 | Iowa | $28,428 | $13.67 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $26,942 | $12.95 |
| 31 | Indiana | $27,725 | $13.33 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $28,292 | $13.60 |
| 33 | Kansas | $27,182 | $13.07 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $28,257 | $13.59 |
| 35 | Texas | $27,705 | $13.32 |
| 36 | Montana | $26,479 | $12.73 |
| 37 | Georgia | $27,797 | $13.36 |
| 38 | Missouri | $27,115 | $13.04 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $27,436 | $13.19 |
| 40 | Florida | $24,937 | $11.99 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $27,493 | $13.22 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $25,648 | $12.33 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $25,950 | $12.48 |
| 44 | Pennsylvania | $24,511 | $11.78 |
| 45 | Virginia | $25,016 | $12.03 |
| 46 | Alabama | $24,770 | $11.91 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $22,289 | $10.72 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $22,727 | $10.93 |
| 49 | Ohio | $22,431 | $10.78 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $24,409 | $11.74 |
| 51 | New Jersey | $24,034 | $11.55 |
Highest paying cities for dog walker/pet sitters
The highest-paying cities for dog walker/pet sitters are New York, NY, Santa Monica, CA, and Seattle, WA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $37,816 | $18.18 |
| 2 | Santa Monica, CA | $36,487 | $17.54 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $33,492 | $16.10 |
| 4 | Torrington, CT | $32,823 | $15.78 |
| 5 | Attleboro, MA | $31,255 | $15.03 |
| 6 | North Kingstown, RI | $30,888 | $14.85 |
| 7 | Phoenix, AZ | $30,877 | $14.84 |
| 8 | Park Ridge, IL | $30,328 | $14.58 |
| 9 | Milwaukee, WI | $28,094 | $13.51 |
| 10 | Atlanta, GA | $27,905 | $13.42 |
| 11 | Wake Forest, NC | $27,817 | $13.37 |
| 12 | Waco, TX | $27,739 | $13.34 |
| 13 | Dearborn, MI | $27,413 | $13.18 |
| 14 | Arlington, VA | $25,911 | $12.46 |
Dog Walker/Pet Sitter salary details
A dog walker/pet sitter's salary ranges from $20,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $45,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a dog walker/pet sitter's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| 75th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| Average | $30,871 | $2,573 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
| 10th Percentile | $20,000 | $1,667 | $10 |
Highest paying dog walker/pet sitter jobs
The highest paying types of dog walker/pet sitters are pet care associate, animal shelter worker, and pet groomer.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Daycare Provider | $30,390 | $2,532 | $14.61 | 42,565 |
| Animal Care Provider | $24,866 | $2,072 | $11.95 | 70,701 |
| Kennel Attendant | $26,373 | $2,198 | $12.68 | 72,239 |
| Animal Caregiver | $27,665 | $2,305 | $13.30 | 57,251 |
| Bather | $31,051 | $2,588 | $14.93 | 56,255 |
| Animal Care Technician | $29,617 | $2,468 | $14.24 | 96,973 |
Top companies hiring dog walker/pet sitters now:
Which companies pay dog walker/pet sitters the most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CARE | $33,297 | $16.01 |
| 2 | Fetch! Pet Care | $30,833 | $14.82 |
| 3 | Pet Sitter | $30,790 | $14.80 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Dog Walker/Pet Sitter salary trends
The average dog walker/pet sitter salary has risen by $7,777 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average dog walker/pet sitter earned $23,094 annually, but today, they earn $30,871 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for dog walker/pet sitters over the last decade.
Compare dog walker/pet sitter salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average dog walker/pet sitter salary over time
Compare dog walker/pet sitter salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Dog Walker/Pet Sitter salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,900 | $14.84 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | $29,300 | $14.10 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $28,100 | $13.52 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $27,200 | $13.06 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $26,000 | $12.51 | +4.5% |
Recently added dog walker/pet sitter salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fetchmates | Dog Walker/Pet Sitter-Must BE Physically FIT | New York, NY | 12/16/2024 | $33,392 |
| Napps | Dog Walker/Pet Sitter | Atlanta, GA | 12/16/2024 | $37,566 |
| Hands N Paws, LLC | Dog Walker & Pet Sitter | Columbus, OH | 12/15/2024 | $22,957 |
| Auntie Em's Pet Sitting & Dog Walking, LLC | Dog Walker/Pet Sitter | Ione, CA | 12/12/2024 | $12,000 |
| Puppyluvme | Dog Walker & Pet Sitter | Arlington, TX | 12/11/2024 | $33,392 |
| Glad Wags | Dog Walker/Pet Sitter | Bradenton, FL | 12/09/2024 | $9,600 |
| Fetch! Pet Care of Seattle North | Dog Walkers & Pet Sitters-Bothell/Kenmore | Bothell, WA | 12/08/2024 | $39,653 |
| Green Paws Chicago | Chicagoland Dog Walker and Pet Sitter | Chicago, IL | 12/08/2024 | $12,000 |
| Furry Fellas Pet Service | Pet Sitter/Dog Walker M-F: Morning/Afternoon Cranston | Cranston, RI | 12/08/2024 | $31,305 |
| Woofies | Pet Sitter and Dog Walker-Woofie's of Evanston | Evanston, IL | 12/08/2024 | $41,740 |
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