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Do some companies pay a lot more for this position than others? What does a top earner make in this field?

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DSP in Chamberlain, South Dakota

43 months ago

The average hourly rate in SD is $8.50 to $9.25 per hr. This field does not result in high financial gain for most people, but has good benefits including 401K, health insurance, vacation, dental insurance, etc. A degree in pschycology or other human services may increase pay somewhat.

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RVAZ in Granby, Massachusetts

37 months ago

i live in MA and i get 10.25 with all those benefits listed up top so is not that bad. Also i heard and verified that some other agencies offer a higher pay

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strux in Brooklyn, New York

19 months ago

RVAZ in Granby, Massachusetts said: i live in MA and i get 10.25 with all those benefits listed up top so is not that bad. Also i heard and verified that some other agencies offer a higher pay

yeah like in NY u'll easily get $13/h.

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strux in Brooklyn, New York

19 months ago

RVAZ in Granby, Massachusetts said: i live in MA and i get 10.25 with all those benefits listed up top so is not that bad. Also i heard and verified that some other agencies offer a higher pay

yeah, like in NYC u'll easily get $13/h.

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augie in Memphis, Tennessee

12 months ago

Then why do they ask for a Bachelor Degree if they paid that low of a salary. You do not need a degree to make $8.00 to 11.00 an hour do you?

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strux in East Meadow, New York

10 months ago

augie in Memphis, Tennessee said: Then why do they ask for a Bachelor Degree if they paid that low of a salary. You do not need a degree to make $8.00 to 11.00 an hour do you?

You do not need a Bachelor degree unless u gonna be working as a professional like : ABA, Case Manager, MSC and so forth.

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geteducated in East Quogue, New York

8 months ago

if you have a degree run far far away from this position. you will be getting underpaid and will have no room for advancement becuase they will not want to pay you more. the main reason for this is because they would rather hire and promote people with minimal education/skills and pay them next to nothing. However these people will not complain of the low pay because they would still be making more than working at an alternative business like burger king, wendys, telemarketing etc where they would probably be better suited, not working with diabled people that actually need an educated staff member.

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led1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana

7 months ago

In 2005, I was making $15.00/hr for home residential care and $18.00/hr for community activities with my client. In 2008, the $25.00/hr of the federal Autism Waiver "pie" was reallocated. The owner of the home care agency I was working for moved from its 15 year humble roots to a swanky upscale address, and my share was cut to $9.00/hr, with a bachelors degree. Whoever was checking the Blue Book every 4 months was raised to $15.00. Direct Support Professional work is responsible work, with marvelous experiences and with nice references. Maybe the new registry possiblities will close the gap on the disrespect given by staff hierarchy and even teachers who are unaware of our work with clients.

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pam1959 in South Whitley, Indiana

6 months ago

I am A Direct Support Professional without a Bachelor's Degree. To geteducated in East Quogue, New York...I am not better suited to fast food restaurants. My life experiences have probably made me better suited for this position than your education. Your comments about people without a formal education prove you still have a lot to leatn.

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