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Direct support professional salary in Pennsylvania

How much does a Direct Support Professional make in Pennsylvania?

Average base salary

$18.44
same
as national average
Average $18.44
Low $14.43
High $23.56

The average salary for a direct support professional is $18.44 per hour in Pennsylvania. 19.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated September 6, 2026).

Direct Support Professional job openings in Pennsylvania

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DSP (Direct Support Profession...
A New Beginning Community Care, LLC1out of 5 stars.
Butler, PA
$13 - $15 an hour
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Direct Support Professional in Pennsylvania

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Beacon Hill
 
$95,000per year
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COMMUNITY AID
 
$64,958per year
Abraxas Youth & Family Service...
 
$55,120per year
Makom
 
$54,902per year
Daybright Financial
 
$52,500per year
Palco, Inc
 
$52,487per year

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Highest paying cities for Direct Support Professionals near Pennsylvania

  1. West Chester, PA
    $19.10 per hour
  2. Williamsport, PA
    $18.94 per hour
  3. Meadville, PA
    $18.31 per hour
  4. Scranton, PA
    $18.31 per hour
  5. Towanda, PA
    $18.01 per hour

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How much do similar professions as Direct Support Professional get paid in Pennsylvania?

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