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Direct support professional salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Direct Support Professional make in the United States?

Average base salary

$18.03
Average $18.03
Low $13.99
High $23.24

The average salary for a direct support professional is $18.03 per hour in the United States. 177.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Direct Support Professional job openings in United States

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DSP/ Caregiver
Nathaniel House Inc.3.3out of 5 stars.
Richmond, KY
From $12 an hour
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Direct Support Professional in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
NorthStar Anesthesia
 
$465,000per year
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BAE Systems USA
 
$201,960per year
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Riverside Research
 
$190,000per year
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IDR, Inc
 
$170,000per year
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Yahoo! Inc.
 
$157,500per year
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Broadcom
 
$156,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Direct Support Professionals near United States

  1. Eugene, OR
    $21.44 per hour
  2. Duluth, MN
    $19.30 per hour
  3. Saint Cloud, MN
    $19.02 per hour
  4. New York, NY
    $18.46 per hour
  5. Columbus, OH
    $17.30 per hour

Where can a Direct Support Professional earn more?

Compare salaries for Direct Support Professionals in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Direct Support Professional get paid in United States?

Direct Support Professional II

Job openings
Average $19.20 per hour