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Dog sitter job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected dog sitter job growth rate is 28% from 2018-2028.
About 101,200 new jobs for dog sitters are projected over the next decade.
Dog sitter salaries have increased 19% for dog sitters in the last 5 years.
There are over 34,976 dog sitters currently employed in the United States.
There are 67,682 active dog sitter job openings in the US.
The average dog sitter salary is $25,532.
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 34,976 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 30,014 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 32,926 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 30,973 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 29,527 | 0.01% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,532 | $12.27 | +5.2% |
| 2024 | $24,259 | $11.66 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $23,260 | $11.18 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $22,468 | $10.80 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | $21,528 | $10.35 | +4.7% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 271 | 3% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 223 | 3% |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 155 | 3% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 142 | 3% |
| 5 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 116 | 3% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 35 | 3% |
| 7 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 34 | 3% |
| 8 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 32 | 3% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 31 | 3% |
| 10 | Delaware | 961,939 | 29 | 3% |
| 11 | Alaska | 739,795 | 22 | 3% |
| 12 | Vermont | 623,657 | 20 | 3% |
| 13 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 19 | 3% |
| 14 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 17 | 3% |
| 15 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 141 | 2% |
| 16 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 73 | 2% |
| 17 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 70 | 2% |
| 18 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 60 | 2% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 41 | 2% |
| 20 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 35 | 2% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brighton | 1 | 3% | $27,529 |
| 2 | Sparks | 2 | 2% | $28,572 |
| 3 | Campbell | 1 | 2% | $32,405 |
| 4 | Carson City | 1 | 2% | $28,731 |
| 5 | Commerce City | 1 | 2% | $27,519 |
| 6 | Arvada | 1 | 1% | $27,520 |
| 7 | Chattanooga | 1 | 1% | $20,365 |
| 8 | Kansas City | 2 | 0% | $24,257 |
| 9 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $27,513 |