Direct Support Professional salary in the United States

Average salary

$29,500/yr

Based on 16,453 income tax records

$16,500

$56,000

Age:

Average salary by age

18-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56+

$27K

$30K

$31K

$32K

$16,500

$56,000

How much do Direct Support Professionals make?

The average total salary for a Direct Support Professional is $29,500 per year. This is based on data from 16,453 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Direct Support Professional and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Direct Support Professional salary can vary between $16,500 to $56,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more

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Direct Support Professional salary by location

Direct Support Professional salary by company

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Dutchess County, NY

17 income tax records

$57,500/yr

$34K – $73K

New Vista Behavioral, Jefferson County, KY

10 income tax records

$56,000/yr

$26K – $66K

State Of New York, Dutchess County, NY

10 income tax records

$49,500/yr

$28K – $68K

Strategies To Empower People, Sacramento County, CA

10 income tax records

$47,000/yr

$26K – $61K

Crystal Run Village, Sullivan County, NY

12 income tax records

$43,500/yr

$23K – $57K

Young Adult Institute, Bronx County, NY

12 income tax records

$42,500/yr

$29K – $68K

Community Resources, Thurston County, WA

13 income tax records

$42,000/yr

$19K – $61K

Guild For Exceptional C, Kings County, NY

10 income tax records

$41,500/yr

$23K – $71K

Albertina Kerr Centers, Washington County, OR

13 income tax records

$41,500/yr

$29K – $54K

Apostolic Christian Home For The, Tazewell County, IL

13 income tax records

$41,000/yr

$25K – $60K

Mountain Lake Services, Essex County, NY

21 income tax records

$40,000/yr

$25K – $61K

Anderson Center For Autism, Dutchess County, NY

19 income tax records

$39,500/yr

$24K – $51K

Fayette Resources, Fayette County, PA

33 income tax records

$39,500/yr

$21K – $63K

Community Services, Washington County, OR

11 income tax records

$39,000/yr

$34K – $48K

Heartshare Human, Kings County, NY

16 income tax records

$39,000/yr

$22K – $48K

State Of South Dakota, Spink County, SD

21 income tax records

$39,000/yr

$32K – $47K

Pennmar Organization, York County, PA

16 income tax records

$38,500/yr

$23K – $47K

Eden Autism Services, Mercer County, NJ

13 income tax records

$38,500/yr

$24K – $66K

Minot Voc Adj Workshop, Ward County, ND

10 income tax records

$38,000/yr

$22K – $53K

Access Living, Whatcom County, WA

15 income tax records

$38,000/yr

$25K – $50K

Partnerships In, Marion County, OR

19 income tax records

$38,000/yr

$27K – $49K

Nysarc Franklin Hamilton Co, Franklin County, NY

17 income tax records

$38,000/yr

$25K – $53K

Voca Of Indiana, Allen County, IN

14 income tax records

$37,500/yr

$18K – $58K

Our Lady Of Thewayside, Cuyahoga County, OH

13 income tax records

$37,500/yr

$25K – $70K

Mainstream Living, Polk County, IA

13 income tax records

$37,500/yr

$26K – $51K

New Hope Community, Sullivan County, NY

45 income tax records

$37,500/yr

$25K – $45K

US Department Of Health And Human Services, Tom Green County, TX

17 income tax records

$37,000/yr

$27K – $63K

John F Murphy Homes, Androscoggin County, ME

14 income tax records

$37,000/yr

$22K – $64K

Orange Grove Center, Hamilton County, TN

29 income tax records

$37,000/yr

$18K – $54K

Aacres Wa, Pierce County, WA

12 income tax records

$37,000/yr

$23K – $46K

Community Systems, Litchfield County, CT

10 income tax records

$37,000/yr

$26K – $46K

Bancroft, Camden County, NJ

16 income tax records

$37,000/yr

$17K – $48K

Hit, Morton County, ND

10 income tax records

$36,500/yr

$19K – $49K

Upstate Cerebral Palsy, Oneida County, NY

16 income tax records

$36,500/yr

$20K – $60K

Accesscny, Onondaga County, NY

12 income tax records

$36,500/yr

$20K – $54K

Family Residences And Essential, Suffolk County, NY

32 income tax records

$36,500/yr

$16K – $56K

Fitzmaurice Community Services, Monroe County, PA

10 income tax records

$36,000/yr

$30K – $62K

Milestone, Winnebago County, IL

16 income tax records

$36,000/yr

$24K – $58K

New Horizons Resources, Dutchess County, NY

12 income tax records

$36,000/yr

$27K – $68K

Life Works, Cowlitz County, WA

13 income tax records

$36,000/yr

$21K – $43K

Merakey Idd, Philadelphia County, PA

13 income tax records

$35,500/yr

$28K – $54K

Sd Achieve, Minnehaha County, SD

22 income tax records

$35,500/yr

$25K – $45K

Alvordtaylor, Lane County, OR

22 income tax records

$35,500/yr

$24K – $44K

Black Hills Works, Pennington County, SD

31 income tax records

$34,500/yr

$22K – $57K

People, Erie County, NY

20 income tax records

$34,500/yr

$19K – $47K

Misericordia Home, Cook County, IL

41 income tax records

$34,500/yr

$19K – $43K

Lifetime Assistance, Monroe County, NY

31 income tax records

$34,000/yr

$17K – $44K

Clinton Co Chapter Nysarc Ad, Clinton County, NY

26 income tax records

$34,000/yr

$21K – $50K

Nysarc Onondaga County Chapt, Onondaga County, NY

22 income tax records

$32,500/yr

$22K – $48K

Citizen Advocates, Franklin County, NY

20 income tax records

$29,000/yr

$20K – $47K

Direct Support Professional demographics in United States

87% are single

13% are married

37% have kids

16% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Direct Support Professionals in United States

16,453 full-time salaries from 2019

FAQS

What is the average salary for a direct support professional in the United States?

The average salary for a direct support professional in the United States is $29,500 per year. Direct support professional salaries in the United States can vary between $16,500 to $56,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

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Where is this data coming from?

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 16,453 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as direct support professional.

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Which companies offer the highest salaries for direct support professionals in the United States?

The following companies offer the highest salaries for direct support professionals in the United States: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health ($57,500 a year), New Vista Behavioral ($56,000 a year), and State of New York ($49,500 a year).

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Which cities offer the highest salaries for direct support professionals in the United States?

The following cities offer the highest salaries for direct support professionals in the United States: Poughkeepsie Metro Area, NY ($38,000 a year), Harrisburg Metro Area, PA ($36,000 a year), and New Haven Metro Area, CT ($35,500 a year).

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