The average wage for a dog walker in Texas is around $13.00 per hour.
Avg Wage
Dog walkers earn an average hourly wage of $13.00.
Salaries typically start from $8.20 per hour and go up to $22.40 per hour.
55% below national average Updated in 2017
Dog walker earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level dog walker earnings begin at:
$22.40 per hour
$46,592 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level dog walker earnings begin at:
$16.00 per hour
$33,280 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level dog walker earnings begin at:
$13.00 per hour
$27,040 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level dog walker earnings begin at:
$10.00 per hour
$20,800 per year
10th percentile
Starting level dog walker earnings begin at:
$8.20 per hour
$17,056 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 11% more than similar careers in Texas. On average, they make less than kennel technicians but more than animal caretakers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Kennel technician salary | $23K |
| Dog walker salary | $27K |
| Veterinary assistant salary | $21K |
| Farmer salary | $20K |
| Animal caretaker salary | $21K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)