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 $36,645, a Home Care Aide I (0-1 years)earns $33,066, a PCA (1-3 years)earns $39,753, a Home Care Aide III (3-5 years)earns $44,369, a Home Care Aide Coordinator (5+ years)earns $44,426,

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 $43,777, California $43,611, Massachusetts $43,030. 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: $82,953; PCA II: $82,350; RN SCO PCA Supervisor: $59,694; HHA PCA Immediate Needs: $39,507; Pca Personal Care Assistant: $38,644.

PCA Salary in Delaware

How much does a PCA make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a PCA in Delaware is $40,041 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): $47,509
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,923 to $43,950
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,085

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PCA Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,950	$3,663	$845	$21
Average	$40,041	$3,337	$770	$19
25th Percentile	$36,923	$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): $36,645
Early Career (1-2 years): $33,066
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,753
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,369
Expert (over 8 years): $44,426

Levels	Salary
Behaviora... Level PCA	$36,645
Home Care... Level PCA	$33,066
PCA Level PCA	$39,753
Home Care... Level PCA	$44,369
Home Care... Level PCA	$44,426

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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: $43,777.
California: $43,611.
Massachusetts: $43,030.

District of Columbia $43,777 California $43,611 Massachusetts $43,030 Washington $42,872 New Jersey $42,856 Alaska $42,801 Connecticut $42,255 New York $42,034

Hawaii $41,326 Rhode Island $40,994 Maryland $40,768 Minnesota $40,460 Colorado $40,341 Illinois $40,302 Oregon $40,152 Delaware $40,041

New Hampshire $39,971 Virginia $39,815 Pennsylvania $39,361 Nevada $39,131 North Dakota $39,056 Michigan $38,938 Wisconsin $38,894 Vermont $38,807

Texas $38,566 Maine $38,550 Arizona $38,527 Ohio $38,499 Georgia $38,135 Indiana $37,953 Wyoming $37,918 Utah $37,862

Iowa $37,839 Kansas $37,649 Louisiana $37,593 North Carolina $37,574 Missouri $37,566 Florida $37,412 Montana $37,328 Nebraska $37,249

Kentucky $37,206 South Carolina $37,048 Tennessee $36,949 Idaho $36,909 New Mexico $36,621 Oklahoma $36,557 Alabama $36,324 South Dakota $35,933

Arkansas $35,719 West Virginia $35,605 Mississippi $35,261

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: $39,861
Little Creek: $40,152
Magnolia: $40,095

Lincoln, DE $39,861 Little Creek, DE $40,152 Magnolia, DE $40,095 Milford, DE $39,962 Marydel, DE $40,027 Millsboro, DE $39,693 Millville, DE $39,755 Milton, DE $39,823

Nassau, DE $39,852 Ocean View, DE $39,748 Rehoboth Beach, DE $39,824 Seaford, DE $39,847 Selbyville, DE $39,682 Smyrna, DE $40,180 Viola, DE $39,995 Woodside, DE $40,103

Bear, DE $40,010 Newark, DE $39,995 Claymont, DE $40,077 Delaware City, DE $40,035 Hockessin, DE $39,991 Kirkwood, DE $40,027 Middletown, DE $40,043 Montchanin, DE $40,001

New Castle, DE $40,006 Odessa, DE $40,063 Port Penn, DE $40,089 Rockland, DE $40,004 Saint Georges, DE $40,030 Townsend, DE $40,092 Winterthur, DE $40,009 Lewes, DE $39,839

Wilmington, DE $39,993 Dover, DE $40,152 Dover Afb, DE $39,941 Bethany Beach, DE $39,706 Bethel, DE $39,747 Bridgeville, DE $39,841 Camden Wyoming, DE $40,039 Cheswold, DE $40,139

Clayton, DE $40,140 Dagsboro, DE $39,678 Delmar, DE $39,615 Ellendale, DE $39,735 Felton, DE $39,959 Fenwick Island, DE $39,687 Frankford, DE $39,618 Frederica, DE $39,998

Georgetown, DE $39,663 Greenwood, DE $39,847 Harbeson, DE $39,706 Harrington, DE $39,908 Hartly, DE $40,032 Houston, DE $39,851 Kenton, DE $40,142 Laurel, DE $39,640

Yorklyn, DE $40,003

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	$48,049	$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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$36,923

Average $40,041/year

$43,950

$3,077

Average $3,337/month

$3,663

$710

Average $770/week

$845

$18

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,950	$3,663	$845	$21
Average	$40,041	$3,337	$770	$19
25th Percentile	$36,923	$3,077	$710	$18

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