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Kennel assistant salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Kennel Assistant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$14.45
Average $14.45
Low $11.03
High $18.93

The average salary for a kennel assistant is $14.45 per hour in the United States. 5.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Kennel Assistant job openings in United States

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Kennel Assistant
Snapfinger creek animal hospital2out of 5 stars.
Decatur, GA
From $13 an hour
Full-time
56 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Kennel Assistant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Tier 1 Veterinary Medical Cent...
 
$137,419per year
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City of Henderson
 
$64,182per year
City of Henderson, NV
 
$61,727per year
FPA Women's Health
 
$60,320per year
City of Burbank
 
$52,150per year
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY
 
$52,000per year

Highest paying cities for Kennel Assistants near United States

  1. Temecula, CA
    $20.83 per hour
  2. Torrance, CA
    $18.40 per hour
  3. Raleigh, NC
    $13.86 per hour
  4. Fort Worth, TX
    $13.14 per hour
  5. Twinsburg, OH
    $12.49 per hour

Where can a Kennel Assistant earn more?

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