Group Home Caregiver Salary in the United States

How much does a Group Home Caregiver make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Group Home Caregiver in the United States is $29,684 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $14.

However, a Group Home Caregiver's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $34,861
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $27,144 to $32,394
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $24,831
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Group Home Caregiver Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $32,394 $2,699 $623 $16
Average $29,684 $2,474 $571 $14
25th Percentile $27,144 $2,262 $522 $13
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Key Factors That Influence Group Home Caregiver Salaries

A Group Home Caregiver's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Group Home Caregiver Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Group Home Caregiver's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $29,293
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $29,565
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $30,162
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $30,282
  • Expert (over 8 years): $30,362
Levels Salary
Entry Level Group Home Caregiver$29,293
Intermediate Level Group Home Caregiver$29,565
Senior Level Group Home Caregiver$30,162
Specialist Level Group Home Caregiver$30,282
Expert Level Group Home Caregiver$30,362
$29,293 0 yr
$29,565 < 2 yrs
$30,162 2-4 yrs
$30,282 5-8 yrs
$30,362 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Group Home Caregiver Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Group Home Caregivers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $32,866.
  • California: $32,742.
  • Massachusetts: $32,305.

Top Paying Cities for Group Home Caregivers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $37,441
  • San Francisco: $37,031
  • Oakland: $36,250

What Skills Can Increase a Group Home Caregiver's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Time Management (Mentioned in 4.87% Job Postings): Managing and setting priorities, goals, and timetables to boost productivity and efficiency in completing tasks.
  • Laundry (Mentioned in 7.76% Job Postings): Laundry refers to the washing of clothing and other textiles. Laundry processes are often done in a room reserved for that purpose; in an individual home this is referred to as a laundry room, Laundry in Australian English or utility room. An apartment building or student hall of residence may have a shared laundry facility such as a tvättstuga. A stand-alone business is referred to as a self-service laundry (launderette in British English or laundromat in American English). The material that is being washed, or has been laundered, is also generally referred to as laundry. Laundry has been part of history since humans began to wear clothes, so the methods by which different cultures have dealt with this universal human need are of interest to several branches of scholarship. Laundry work has traditionally been highly gendered, with the responsibility in most cultures falling to women (known as laundresses or washerwomen). The Industrial Revolution gradually led to mechanised solutions to laundry work, notably the washing machine and later the tumble dryer. Laundry, like cooking and child care, is done both at home and by commercial establishments outside the home.
  • Container (Mentioned in 6.15% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Time Management 4.87%
Laundry 7.76%
Container 6.15%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Group Home Caregiver's salary.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Listening: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Leadership
$33,840
14%
Collaboration
$32,949
11%
Listening
$32,949
11%
Time Management
$32,356
9%
Accountability
$31,762
7%
Dedication
$31,762
7%
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Group Home Caregiver Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Group Home Caregiver roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Group Home Caregiver positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Group Home Caregiver as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Group Home Caregiver

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$35,621$17.020%

How Education impacts a Group Home Caregiver's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Group Home Caregivers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Group Home Caregiver with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $34,234 and $35,811).

Group Home Caregiver Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Group Home Caregiver
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 36.3%
Associates 11.3%
Bachelors 46.3%
Masters 5.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Group Home Caregiver Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Group Home Caregiver's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Group Home Caregiver

Salaries for a Group Home Caregiver can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $34,815 in 2023 to around $34,561 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Group Home Caregiver salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Group Home Caregiver Over Time

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2023
$34,815
2024
$35,125
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2023 $34,815
2024 $35,125
2025 $34,561
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Most common benefits for Group Home Caregiver

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Group Home Caregiver

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Group Home Caregiver?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Group Home Caregiver roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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