What are the main factors that influence a PCA's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for PCA?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for PCA roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A PCA's salary?

A PCA's salary grows with experience: a Behavioral Home Care Aide (0-0 years)earns $36,649, a Home Care Aide I (0-1 years)earns $33,070, a PCA (1-3 years)earns $39,752, a Home Care Aide III (3-5 years)earns $44,366, a Home Care Aide Coordinator (5+ years)earns $44,425,

What are the highest paying states for a PCA?

PCA salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for PCA roles are District of Columbia $43,776, California $43,610, Massachusetts $43,029. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of PCA roles make?

Salaries for PCA level roles vary by specialization: PCA Float Pool: $82,963; PCA II: $82,353; RN SCO PCA Supervisor: $59,697; HHA PCA Immediate Needs: $39,506; Pca Personal Care Assistant: $38,643.

PCA Salary in Delaware

How much does a PCA make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a PCA in Delaware is $40,040 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,504
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,922 to $43,947
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,084

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PCA Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,947	$3,662	$845	$21
Average	$40,040	$3,337	$770	$19
25th Percentile	$36,922	$3,077	$710	$18

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Key Factors That Influence PCA Salaries

A PCA'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects PCA Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a PCA'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): $36,649
Early Career (1-2 years): $33,070
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,752
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,366
Expert (over 8 years): $44,425

Levels	Salary
Behaviora... Level PCA	$36,649
Home Care... Level PCA	$33,070
PCA Level PCA	$39,752
Home Care... Level PCA	$44,366
Home Care... Level PCA	$44,425

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How Do PCA 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 PCAs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $43,776.
California: $43,610.
Massachusetts: $43,029.

District of Columbia $43,776 California $43,610 Massachusetts $43,029 Washington $42,871 New Jersey $42,855 Alaska $42,799 Connecticut $42,254 New York $42,032

Hawaii $41,325 Rhode Island $40,993 Maryland $40,767 Minnesota $40,459 Colorado $40,340 Illinois $40,301 Oregon $40,150 Delaware $40,040

New Hampshire $39,970 Virginia $39,814 Pennsylvania $39,360 Nevada $39,130 North Dakota $39,055 Michigan $38,937 Wisconsin $38,893 Vermont $38,806

Texas $38,565 Maine $38,549 Arizona $38,525 Ohio $38,498 Georgia $38,134 Indiana $37,952 Wyoming $37,917 Utah $37,861

Iowa $37,837 Kansas $37,648 Louisiana $37,592 North Carolina $37,573 Missouri $37,565 Florida $37,410 Montana $37,327 Nebraska $37,248

Kentucky $37,205 South Carolina $37,047 Tennessee $36,948 Idaho $36,908 New Mexico $36,620 Oklahoma $36,556 Alabama $36,323 South Dakota $35,932

Arkansas $35,718 West Virginia $35,604 Mississippi $35,260

Top Paying Cities for PCAs

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:

Lincoln: $39,859
Little Creek: $40,151
Magnolia: $40,093

Lincoln, DE $39,859 Little Creek, DE $40,151 Magnolia, DE $40,093 Milford, DE $39,961 Marydel, DE $40,026 Millsboro, DE $39,692 Millville, DE $39,753 Milton, DE $39,822

Nassau, DE $39,851 Ocean View, DE $39,747 Rehoboth Beach, DE $39,823 Seaford, DE $39,846 Selbyville, DE $39,681 Smyrna, DE $40,179 Viola, DE $39,994 Woodside, DE $40,101

Bear, DE $40,009 Newark, DE $39,994 Claymont, DE $40,076 Delaware City, DE $40,034 Hockessin, DE $39,990 Kirkwood, DE $40,026 Middletown, DE $40,042 Montchanin, DE $39,999

New Castle, DE $40,005 Odessa, DE $40,061 Port Penn, DE $40,088 Rockland, DE $40,003 Saint Georges, DE $40,029 Townsend, DE $40,091 Winterthur, DE $40,008 Lewes, DE $39,838

Wilmington, DE $39,992 Dover, DE $40,151 Dover Afb, DE $39,940 Bethany Beach, DE $39,705 Bethel, DE $39,746 Bridgeville, DE $39,840 Camden Wyoming, DE $40,038 Cheswold, DE $40,138

Clayton, DE $40,139 Dagsboro, DE $39,677 Delmar, DE $39,614 Ellendale, DE $39,734 Felton, DE $39,957 Fenwick Island, DE $39,686 Frankford, DE $39,617 Frederica, DE $39,997

Georgetown, DE $39,662 Greenwood, DE $39,846 Harbeson, DE $39,704 Harrington, DE $39,907 Hartly, DE $40,031 Houston, DE $39,850 Kenton, DE $40,141 Laurel, DE $39,638

Yorklyn, DE $40,002

PCA Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For PCA 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, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, PCA positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view PCA as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a PCA

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$48,048	$23.0	20%

PCA Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a PCA'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.

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$36,922

Average $40,040/year

$43,947

$3,077

Average $3,337/month

$3,662

$710

Average $770/week

$845

$18

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,947	$3,662	$845	$21
Average	$40,040	$3,337	$770	$19
25th Percentile	$36,922	$3,077	$710	$18

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