How much does a Direct Support Professional make in Milwaukee, WI? The average Direct Support Professional salary in Milwaukee, WI is $35,655 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $33,657 and $36,937. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Direct Support Professional

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Penn-Mar Human Services - Freeland , MD
Description As a Direct Support Professional (Also known as Direct Support, DSP, Residential Assistant, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, CNA), you will work in a residential group home setting for adults ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 1 day ago
All Ways Caring HomeCare - Gastonia , NC
Direct Support Professional -Idd Job Locations US-NC-GASTONIA | US-NC-LINCOLNTON | US-NC-BELMONT | US-NC-MOUNT HOLLY | US-NC-DALLAS | US-NC-CHERRYVILLE | US-NC-BESSEMER CITY | US-NC-KINGS MOUNTAIN ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 4 days ago
Benchmark Human Services - Tifton , GA
Benchmark is seeking qualified and caring people to work as a Direct Support Professional. Successful applicants will attend paid training to obtain required certifications. No experience is ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 2 days ago
The Family Support Center - Floral Park , NY
It takes a truly special person to be a great Direct Support Professional: you must be passionate about helping others, dedicated to protecting a person's rights, and-most of all-willing to offer ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 25 days ago
Mosaic - Norfolk , NE
We're looking for Direct Support Professionals to join our team! As a DSP, you will provide support and guidance to people served as they learn and develop important daily living skills and life ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 45 days ago
VistAbility - Concord , CA
Instructor 1 in Concord The Instructor I provides compassionate care and supervision for adults with disabilities, supporting them in achieving their personal goals through engaging and meaningful ...
LinkedIn - 17 days ago

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About Milwaukee, Wisconsin    Milwaukee lies along the shores and bluffs of Lake Michigan at the confluence of three rivers: the Menomonee, the Kinnickinnic, and the Milwaukee. Sma....More

Milwaukee, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.8% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Direct Support Professional: Community, Reporting

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