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Dog trainer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Dog Trainer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$19.61
Average $19.61
Low $9.76
High $39.38

The average salary for a dog trainer is $19.61 per hour in the United States. 1.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Dog Trainer job openings in United States

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Dog Trainer
Winter Park, FL
$20 - $25 an hour
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Dog Trainer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Affectionate Pet Care
 
$298,480per year
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Jordan's Pet Care
 
$260,000per year
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ElevateOS
 
$249,600per year
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Puppy Dreams
 
$159,467per year
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Dog Academy
 
$145,600per year
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S&S
 
$104,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Dog Trainers near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $23.50 per hour
  2. Chicago, IL
    $22.64 per hour
  3. Austin, TX
    $19.27 per hour
  4. Houston, TX
    $18.72 per hour
  5. Bristol, IN
    $17.97 per hour

Where can a Dog Trainer earn more?

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