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Job outlook for kennel assistants in the United States
Kennel assistant job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected kennel assistant job growth rate is 19% from 2018-2028.
About 20,000 new jobs for kennel assistants are projected over the next decade.
Kennel assistant salaries have increased 19% for kennel assistants in the last 5 years.
There are over 60,994 kennel assistants currently employed in the United States.
There are 111,321 active kennel assistant job openings in the US.
The average kennel assistant salary is $26,180.
Are kennel assistant jobs in demand?
Yes, kennel assistant jobs are in demand. Kennel assistant demand is projected to grow 19% from 2018 to 2028.
Kennel assistant job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of kennel assistant jobs and the average kennel assistant salary over time.
Kennel assistant jobs over time
Kennel assistant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60,994 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 56,895 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 58,685 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 54,616 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 51,770 | 0.02% |
Average kennel assistant salary over time
Kennel assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $26,180 | $12.59 | +4.7% |
| 2025 | $25,008 | $12.02 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | $24,090 | $11.58 | +5.4% |
| 2023 | $22,865 | $10.99 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $22,087 | $10.62 | +3.7% |
Kennel assistant jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of kennel assistant job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where kennel assistants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for kennel assistants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 346 | 3% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 195 | 3% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 186 | 3% |
| 4 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 82 | 3% |
| 5 | California | 39,536,653 | 608 | 2% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 219 | 2% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 218 | 2% |
| 8 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 180 | 2% |
| 9 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 144 | 2% |
| 10 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 134 | 2% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 123 | 2% |
| 12 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 78 | 2% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 71 | 2% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 69 | 2% |
| 15 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 59 | 2% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 33 | 2% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 29 | 2% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 14 | 2% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 13 | 2% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 11 | 2% |
Most common cities for kennel assistants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornelius | 1 | 4% | $23,747 |
| 2 | Coronado | 1 | 4% | $30,066 |
| 3 | Myrtle Beach | 1 | 3% | $20,780 |
| 4 | Ossining | 1 | 3% | $31,138 |
| 5 | Lawrence | 2 | 2% | $31,253 |
| 6 | Annandale | 1 | 2% | $27,226 |
| 7 | Marietta | 1 | 2% | $22,741 |
| 8 | San Rafael | 1 | 2% | $31,658 |
| 9 | Overland Park | 1 | 1% | $22,396 |
| 10 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $22,711 |