Direct Care Assistant information
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$12.26 - $13.70
4% of jobs
$13.70 - $15.14
18% of jobs
$15.66 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.14 - $16.59
7% of jobs
$16.59 - $18.03
5% of jobs
$18.03 - $19.47
9% of jobs
The median wage is $20.43 / hr.
$19.47 - $20.91
10% of jobs
$20.91 - $22.36
10% of jobs
$22.36 - $23.80
9% of jobs
$24.30 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$23.80 - $25.24
11% of jobs
$25.24 - $26.68
11% of jobs
$26.68 - $28.13
7% of jobs
How much do direct care assistant jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for direct care assistant in the United States is $20.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What cities are hiring for Direct Care Assistant jobs?
Cities with the most Direct Care Assistant job openings:
What states have the most Direct Care Assistant jobs?
States with the most job openings for Direct Care Assistant jobs include:
What are the most commonly searched types of Direct Care jobs?
The most popular types of Direct Care jobs are:
