Direct Care Worker salary in the United States

Average salary
$28,500/yr
Based on 1,970 income tax records
$16,500
$60,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$26K
 
$28K
 
$29K
 
$30K
 
$29K
$16,500
$60,000
How much do Direct Care Workers make?
The average total salary for a Direct Care Worker is $28,500 per year. This is based on data from 1,970 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Direct Care Worker and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Direct Care Worker salary can vary between $16,500 to $60,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Direct Care Worker salary by location

Direct Care Worker salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Public Partnerships, Philadelphia County, PA
37 income tax records
$31,500/yr
$19K – $74K
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Pro Care Unlimited, Wayne County, MI
10 income tax records
$31,000/yr
$24K – $43K
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Bcfs Health And Human Services, Cameron County, TX
24 income tax records
$30,000/yr
$20K – $52K
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Aveanna Healthcare, Philadelphia County, PA
12 income tax records
$29,000/yr
$21K – $87K
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Coordinated Care, Genesee County, MI
25 income tax records
$27,500/yr
$17K – $39K

Direct Care Worker demographics in United States

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86% are single
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14% are married
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47% have kids
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18% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Direct Care Workers in United States

1,970 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a direct care worker in the United States is $28,500 per year. Direct care worker salaries in the United States can vary between $16,500 to $60,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 1,970 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as direct care worker.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for direct care workers in the United States: Public Partnerships ($31,500 a year), Pro Care Unlimited ($31,000 a year), and Bcfs Health and Human Services ($30,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for direct care workers in the United States: Providence Metro Area, RI ($42,000 a year), New York Metro Area, NY ($36,000 a year), and Boston Metro Area, MA ($35,500 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.