The map below shows you the number of k9 handler job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where k9 handlers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

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We spoke to k9 handler professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the k9 handler job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the k9 handler industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

Yes, k9 handler jobs are in demand. K9 handler demand is projected to grow 3% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	1,739	0.00%
2020	1,712	0.00%
2019	1,739	0.00%
2018	1,729	0.00%
2017	1,732	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$40,958	$19.69	+3.8%
2024	$39,465	$18.97	+2.9%
2023	$38,359	$18.44	+0.5%
2022	$38,152	$18.34	+2.3%
2021	$37,296	$17.93	+2.3%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	New Jersey	9,005,644	750	8%
2	Iowa	3,145,711	238	8%
3	Pennsylvania	12,805,537	860	7%
4	Tennessee	6,715,984	462	7%
5	Indiana	6,666,818	441	7%
6	New Hampshire	1,342,795	95	7%
7	Massachusetts	6,859,819	378	6%
8	Wisconsin	5,795,483	373	6%
9	Minnesota	5,576,606	345	6%
10	Kentucky	4,454,189	262	6%
11	Illinois	12,802,023	633	5%
12	Ohio	11,658,609	583	5%
13	Georgia	10,429,379	495	5%
14	Arizona	7,016,270	332	5%
15	Maryland	6,052,177	327	5%
16	Mississippi	2,984,100	164	5%
17	Kansas	2,913,123	143	5%
18	Idaho	1,716,943	81	5%
19	Maine	1,335,907	68	5%
20	South Dakota	869,666	45	5%

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