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Job outlook for dog walker/pet sitters in the United States
Dog walker/pet sitter job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected dog walker/pet sitter job growth rate is 28% from 2018-2028.
About 101,200 new jobs for dog walker/pet sitters are projected over the next decade.
Dog walker/pet sitter salaries have increased 19% for dog walker/pet sitters in the last 5 years.
There are over 45,302 dog walker/pet sitters currently employed in the United States.
There are 70,256 active dog walker/pet sitter job openings in the US.
The average dog walker/pet sitter salary is $30,871.
Are dog walker/pet sitter jobs in demand?
Yes, dog walker/pet sitter jobs are in demand. Dog walker/pet sitter demand is projected to grow 28% from 2018 to 2028.
Dog walker/pet sitter job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of dog walker/pet sitter jobs and the average dog walker/pet sitter salary over time.
Dog walker/pet sitter jobs over time
Dog walker/pet sitter job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45,302 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 38,874 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 42,646 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 40,117 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 38,244 | 0.01% |
Average dog walker/pet sitter salary over time
Dog walker/pet sitter salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,871 | $14.84 | +5.2% |
| 2025 | $29,332 | $14.10 | +4.3% |
| 2024 | $28,125 | $13.52 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $27,166 | $13.06 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $26,029 | $12.51 | +4.7% |
Dog walker/pet sitter jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of dog walker/pet sitter job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where dog walker/pet sitters earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for dog walker/pet sitters
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 249 | 7% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 49 | 7% |
| 3 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 415 | 6% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 316 | 6% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 60 | 6% |
| 6 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 36 | 6% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 386 | 5% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 377 | 5% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 318 | 5% |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 263 | 5% |
| 11 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 93 | 5% |
| 12 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 76 | 5% |
| 13 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 73 | 5% |
| 14 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 55 | 5% |
| 15 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 54 | 5% |
| 16 | Vermont | 623,657 | 32 | 5% |
| 17 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,424 | 4% |
| 18 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 307 | 4% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 67 | 4% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 58 | 4% |
Most common cities for dog walker/pet sitters
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Kingstown | 3 | 11% | $30,888 |
| 2 | Plymouth | 4 | 7% | $31,207 |
| 3 | Glen Ellyn | 2 | 7% | $30,233 |
| 4 | Coventry | 2 | 6% | $30,868 |
| 5 | Cumberland | 2 | 6% | $30,757 |
| 6 | Lombard | 2 | 5% | $30,239 |
| 7 | Rockwall | 2 | 5% | $27,423 |
| 8 | Marietta | 2 | 3% | $27,940 |
| 9 | Warwick | 2 | 2% | $30,844 |
| 10 | Atlanta | 6 | 1% | $27,905 |
| 11 | Raleigh | 3 | 1% | $27,650 |
| 12 | Scottsdale | 2 | 1% | $30,847 |
| 13 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $35,875 |
| 14 | Seattle | 2 | 0% | $33,492 |
| 15 | Arlington | 1 | 0% | $27,533 |