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Job outlook for kennel technicians in the United States
Kennel technician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected kennel technician job growth rate is 19% from 2018-2028.
About 20,000 new jobs for kennel technicians are projected over the next decade.
Kennel technician salaries have increased 19% for kennel technicians in the last 5 years.
There are over 51,636 kennel technicians currently employed in the United States.
There are 30,123 active kennel technician job openings in the US.
The average kennel technician salary is $26,664.
Are kennel technician jobs in demand?
Kennel technician job and salary trends over time
Kennel technician jobs over time
Kennel technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 51,636 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 48,865 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 49,876 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 46,329 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 43,870 | 0.01% |
Average kennel technician salary over time
Kennel technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $26,664 | $12.82 | +4.7% |
| 2025 | $25,470 | $12.25 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | $24,535 | $11.80 | +5.4% |
| 2023 | $23,288 | $11.20 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $22,495 | $10.81 | +3.7% |
Kennel technician jobs by state
Most common states for kennel technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 161 | 12% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 88 | 12% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 731 | 11% |
| 4 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 539 | 10% |
| 5 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 276 | 9% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 123 | 9% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 82 | 9% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 56 | 9% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 452 | 8% |
| 10 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 276 | 8% |
| 11 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 865 | 7% |
| 12 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 757 | 7% |
| 13 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 712 | 7% |
| 14 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 448 | 7% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 413 | 7% |
| 16 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 137 | 7% |
| 17 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 574 | 6% |
| 18 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 410 | 6% |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 347 | 6% |
| 20 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 189 | 6% |
Most common cities for kennel technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canton | 1 | 4% | $22,892 |
| 2 | Fairfax | 1 | 4% | $28,024 |
| 3 | DeLand | 1 | 3% | $23,748 |
| 4 | Annandale | 1 | 2% | $28,033 |
| 5 | Bountiful | 1 | 2% | $30,272 |
| 6 | Farmington | 1 | 2% | $22,899 |
| 7 | Cedar Park | 1 | 1% | $23,258 |
| 8 | Little Rock | 1 | 1% | $20,749 |
| 9 | Perris | 1 | 1% | $29,295 |
| 10 | Riverview | 1 | 1% | $23,729 |
| 11 | Roswell | 1 | 1% | $22,850 |
| 12 | Colorado Springs | 2 | 0% | $29,068 |
| 13 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $33,447 |
| 14 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $22,789 |
| 15 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $30,285 |
Kennel Technician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of kennel technician experts
Angelo State University
Dr. Chase Runyan
Associate Professor, Department Chair, Director of MIR/Research ScientistAngelo State University
Department of Agriculture
What's a day at work look like for a Kennel Technician?
Dr. Chase Runyan: Because agriculture industries are so diverse in their nature, it is nearly impossible to gauge what a work day might look like.