Elder Salary
$17K - $26K
8% of jobs
$33.6K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$26K - $35K
20% of jobs
$35K - $44K
18% of jobs
The median wage is $46.4K / yr.
$44K - $53K
14% of jobs
$53K - $62K
9% of jobs
$68.5K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$62K - $71K
7% of jobs
$71K - $80K
7% of jobs
$80K - $89K
5% of jobs
$89K - $98K
5% of jobs
$98K - $107K
5% of jobs
$107K - $116K
1% of jobs
$17K
$48.5K
$116K
$55,938
/year
$26.89
/hour
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How much does an Elder make?
As of May 27, 2026, the average annual pay for an Elder in the United States is $55,938 a year.
Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $26.89 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,075/week or $4,661/month.
While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $116,000 and as low as $17,000, the majority of Elder salaries currently range between $33,500 (25th percentile) to $73,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $100,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Elder varies greatly (by as much as 39500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.
An Elder in your area makes on average $0 per year, or $55,938 (100.000%) less than the national average annual salary of $55,938. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Elder salaries.
To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Elder jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.
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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Elder Jobs
We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Elder job is above the national average. Topping the list is Green River, WY, , with San Mateo, CA, and San Francisco, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, CA, beats the national average by $8,422 (15.1%), and Green River, WY, furthers that trend with another $11,106 (19.9%) above the $55,938 average.
With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Elder appears to be exceedingly fruitful.
Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Green River, WY, and Santa Rosa, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Elder role.
City | Annual Salary | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
Green River, WY | $67,044 | $32.23 |
San Mateo, CA | $64,474 | $31.00 |
San Francisco, CA | $64,360 | $30.94 |
Sunnyvale, CA | $63,801 | $30.67 |
Santa Clara, CA | $63,513 | $30.54 |
Fremont, CA | $63,325 | $30.44 |
Daly City, CA | $62,791 | $30.19 |
Berkeley, CA | $62,483 | $30.04 |
San Jose, CA | $62,432 | $30.02 |
Santa Rosa, CA | $62,276 | $29.94 |
What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Elder Jobs in the U.S.
We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Elder category.
For example Critical Care Physician Assistant jobs pay as much as $98,235 (175.6%) more than the average Elder salary of $55,938. If you're qualified, finding work as an Critical Care Physician Assistant may help you make more money than that of the average Elder position.
Job Title | Annual Salary | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
Critical Care Physician Assistant | $154,173 | $74.12 |
Entry Level Surgical Tech | $97,880 | $47.06 |
At Home Medical Assistant | $41,370 | $19.89 |
Student Nurse Technician | $40,491 | $19.47 |
Hca Pct | $38,476 | $18.50 |
About Our Data
ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.
