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Direct care worker salary in United States

How much does a Direct Care Worker make in the United States?

Average base salary

$15.16
Average $15.16
Low $10.87
High $21.16

The average salary for a direct care worker is $15.16 per hour in the United States. 13.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 18, 2026).

Direct Care Worker job openings in United States

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Health Technician Direct Care
US Department of Veterans Affairs3.8out of 5 stars.
North Chicago, IL
$50,762 - $65,990 a year
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Direct Care Worker in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
California Department of Socia...
 
$416,000per year
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Bet Tzedek Legal Services
 
$140,000per year
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University of Alabama
 
$118,560per year
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Methodist Hospital St. Louis P...
 
$112,902per year
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GLC Group
 
$110,552per year
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National Council on Aging
 
$110,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Direct Care Workers near United States

  1. Pomona, CA
    $20.63 per hour
  2. Goleta, CA
    $19.73 per hour
  3. Columbia, MO
    $15.16 per hour
  4. Barboursville, WV
    $15.00 per hour
  5. Southfield, MI
    $14.97 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Direct Care Worker

The average salary for a Direct Care Worker is $15.16 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 13.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 18, 2026.

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Direct Care Worker salaries typically range between a low of $10.87 and a high of $21.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Direct Care Worker include Pomona, CA at $20.63 per hour, Goleta, CA at $19.73 per hour, and Columbia, MO at $15.16 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).