The average wage for a kennel technician in the United States is around $5.77 per hour.
Avg Wage
Kennel technicians earn an average hourly wage of $5.77.
Salaries typically start from $0.01 per hour and go up to $14.42 per hour.
79% below national average Updated in 2023
Kennel technician earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level kennel technician earnings begin at:
$14.42 per hour
$30,000 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level kennel technician earnings begin at:
$10.96 per hour
$22,800 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level kennel technician earnings begin at:
$5.77 per hour
$12,000 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level kennel technician earnings begin at:
$1.44 per hour
$3,000 per year
10th percentile
Starting level kennel technician earnings begin at:
$0.01 per hour
$15 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Kennel technician salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Texas | $22,910 |
How do kennel technician salaries compare to similar careers?
Kennel technicians earn 25% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than veterinary technicians but more than dog walkers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Veterinary technician salary | $35K |
| Fish and game warden salary | $29K |
| Veterinary technologist salary | $19K |
| Animal breeder salary | $19K |
| Rancher salary | $10K |
| Kennel technician salary | $12K |
| Farmer salary | $6K |
| Animal control worker salary | $11K |
| Veterinary assistant salary | $10K |
| Dog walker salary | $2K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)