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Kennel attendant salary
Average kennel attendant salary
$12.68
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Average kennel attendant salary by state
Highest paying states for kennel attendants
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $28,839 | $13.86 |
| 2 | Oregon | $30,895 | $14.85 |
| 3 | Maine | $32,526 | $15.64 |
| 4 | Utah | $29,452 | $14.16 |
| 5 | Vermont | $29,830 | $14.34 |
| 6 | Kentucky | $29,780 | $14.32 |
| 7 | Indiana | $29,747 | $14.30 |
| 8 | Alaska | $30,118 | $14.48 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $30,954 | $14.88 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $29,722 | $14.29 |
| 11 | Idaho | $31,602 | $15.19 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $32,206 | $15.48 |
| 13 | West Virginia | $30,899 | $14.86 |
| 14 | Michigan | $27,556 | $13.25 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $31,220 | $15.01 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $27,041 | $13.00 |
| 17 | Arizona | $27,192 | $13.07 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $29,522 | $14.19 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $27,453 | $13.20 |
| 20 | Illinois | $29,348 | $14.11 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $27,001 | $12.98 |
| 22 | Iowa | $26,872 | $12.92 |
| 23 | Colorado | $26,215 | $12.60 |
| 24 | Delaware | $29,394 | $14.13 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $25,864 | $12.43 |
| 26 | Washington | $28,499 | $13.70 |
| 27 | Montana | $25,005 | $12.02 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $26,577 | $12.78 |
| 29 | New Jersey | $26,460 | $12.72 |
| 30 | Texas | $24,623 | $11.84 |
| 31 | Kansas | $25,138 | $12.09 |
| 32 | Missouri | $24,956 | $12.00 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $24,736 | $11.89 |
| 34 | New York | $26,723 | $12.85 |
| 35 | Virginia | $25,911 | $12.46 |
| 36 | Rhode Island | $25,637 | $12.33 |
| 37 | Maryland | $24,649 | $11.85 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $24,231 | $11.65 |
| 39 | California | $26,123 | $12.56 |
| 40 | District of Columbia | $26,989 | $12.98 |
| 41 | Ohio | $22,092 | $10.62 |
| 42 | Florida | $20,938 | $10.07 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $21,980 | $10.57 |
| 44 | Alabama | $22,460 | $10.80 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $23,655 | $11.37 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $24,087 | $11.58 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $20,190 | $9.71 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $21,947 | $10.55 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $22,703 | $10.91 |
| 50 | Georgia | $20,333 | $9.78 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $22,416 | $10.78 |
Kennel attendant salary details
A kennel attendant's salary ranges from $20,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $34,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a kennel attendant's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $34,000 | $2,833 | $16 |
| 75th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| Average | $26,373 | $2,198 | $13 |
| 25th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
| 10th Percentile | $20,000 | $1,667 | $10 |
Highest paying kennel attendant jobs
The highest paying types of kennel attendants are pet care associate, animal shelter worker, and pet groomer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog Walker | $30,893 | $2,574 | $14.85 | 5,474 |
| Bather | $31,051 | $2,588 | $14.93 | 56,255 |
| Pet Groomer | $32,139 | $2,678 | $15.45 | 63,641 |
| Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $26,564 | $2,214 | $12.77 | 45,979 |
| Animal Daycare Provider | $30,390 | $2,532 | $14.61 | 42,565 |
| Dog Sitter | $25,532 | $2,128 | $12.27 | 67,682 |
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Kennel attendant salary trends
The average kennel attendant salary has risen by $6,644 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average kennel attendant earned $19,729 annually, but today, they earn $26,373 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for kennel attendants over the last decade.
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Average kennel attendant salary over time
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Kennel attendant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,400 | $12.68 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | $25,100 | $12.05 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $24,000 | $11.55 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $23,200 | $11.16 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $22,200 | $10.69 | +4.5% |
Recently added kennel attendant salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore Vet Group | Kennel Attendant-The Pet Hospital of Granbury | Granbury, TX | 06/28/2025 | $29,218 |
| Innovetive Petcare | Kennel Attendant | Rogers, AR | 06/27/2025 | $31,305 |
| Unleashed Academy | Dog Daycare/Kennel Attendant | Evanston, IL | 06/27/2025 | $31,305 |
| Thrive Pet Healthcare | Kennel Attendant | Kahului, HI | 06/27/2025 | $37,566 |
| Massasoit Community College | Kennel Attendant-Massasoit Community College | Canton, MA | 06/25/2025 | $31,305 |
| Warm Hearts Veterinary Hospital | Veterinary Kennel Attendant | Henderson, NV | 06/24/2025 | $33,392 |
| Thrive Pet Healthcare | Kennel Attendant-ER Department | La Mesa, CA | 06/21/2025 | $37,566 |
| VCA Animal Hospitals | Kennel Attendant | Clifton Park, NY | 06/20/2025 | $33,392 |
| Xanterra Parks & Resorts | RV Park & Kennel Attendant | Williams, AZ | 06/18/2025 | $38,192 |
| Foothills Animal Hospital | Veterinary Kennel Attendant | Yuma, AZ | 06/18/2025 | $31,305 |
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