Direct care worker salary in United States

The average salary for a Direct Care Worker is $15.17 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 13.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 6, 2026.

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Direct Care Worker salaries typically range between a low of $11.05 and a high of $20.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Direct Care Worker include Indianapolis, IN at $20.80 per hour, Pomona, CA at $20.63 per hour, and Ortonville, MI at $15.73 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Direct Care Worker include California Department of Social Services ($416,000 per year) and Bet Tzedek Legal Services ($140,000 per year).