The map below shows you the number of service dog trainer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where service dog trainers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Given the change of course that has happened in the world, we wanted to provide expert opinions on what aspiring graduates can do to start off their careers in an uncertain economic climate. We wanted to know what skills will be more important, where the economy is doing relatively well, and if there will be any lasting effects on the job market. Companies are looking for candidates that can handle the new responsibilities of the job market. Recent graduates actually have an advantage because they are comfortable using newer technologies and have been communicating virtually their whole lives. They can take what they've learned and apply it immediately.We spoke to service dog trainer professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the service dog trainer job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the service dog trainer industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

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

Yes, service dog trainer jobs are in demand. Service dog trainer demand is projected to grow 28% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	2,087	0.00%
2020	1,960	0.00%
2019	2,178	0.00%
2018	1,954	0.00%
2017	1,889	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$34,195	$16.44	+3.6%
2025	$33,012	$15.87	+3.9%
2024	$31,776	$15.28	+1.4%
2023	$31,331	$15.06	+4.3%
2022	$30,040	$14.44	+4.1%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Iowa	3,145,711	236	8%
2	Delaware	961,939	75	8%
3	Indiana	6,666,818	447	7%
4	Maryland	6,052,177	417	7%
5	Kentucky	4,454,189	301	7%
6	Connecticut	3,588,184	245	7%
7	Kansas	2,913,123	200	7%
8	Mississippi	2,984,100	195	7%
9	Rhode Island	1,059,639	78	7%
10	Illinois	12,802,023	809	6%
11	Pennsylvania	12,805,537	770	6%
12	Ohio	11,658,609	667	6%
13	Virginia	8,470,020	505	6%
14	Massachusetts	6,859,819	398	6%
15	Minnesota	5,576,606	341	6%
16	Louisiana	4,684,333	286	6%
17	Nebraska	1,920,076	109	6%
18	New Hampshire	1,342,795	83	6%
19	North Dakota	755,393	42	6%
20	Wyoming	579,315	34	6%

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