The average wage for a kennel technician in the United States is around $9.26 per hour.
Avg Wage
Kennel technicians earn an average hourly wage of $9.26.
Salaries typically start from $8.19 per hour and go up to $13.05 per hour.
68% below national average Updated in 2018
Kennel technician earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level kennel technician earnings begin at:
$13.05 per hour
$27,134 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level kennel technician earnings begin at:
$10.80 per hour
$22,474 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level kennel technician earnings begin at:
$9.26 per hour
$19,264 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level kennel technician earnings begin at:
$8.50 per hour
$17,673 per year
10th percentile
Starting level kennel technician earnings begin at:
$8.19 per hour
$17,030 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Kennel technician salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Texas | $22,910 |
How do kennel technician salaries compare to similar careers?
Kennel technicians earn 12% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than dog groomers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Dog groomer salary | $23K |
| Farmer salary | $23K |
| Equestrian salary | $22K |
| Animal caretaker salary | $23K |
| Veterinary assistant salary | $22K |
| Kennel technician salary | $19K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)