Supported Living Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Supported Living Specialist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Supported Living Specialist in the United States is $29,824 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $14.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $35,024
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $27,271 to $32,546
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $24,947
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Supported Living Specialist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $32,546 $2,712 $626 $16
Average $29,824 $2,485 $574 $14
25th Percentile $27,271 $2,273 $524 $13
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Key Factors That Influence Supported Living Specialist Salaries

A Supported Living Specialist'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 Supported Living Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Supported Living Specialist'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): $29,431
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $29,704
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $30,304
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $30,424
  • Expert (over 8 years): $30,504
Levels Salary
Entry Level Supported Living Specialist$29,431
Intermediate Level Supported Living Specialist$29,704
Senior Level Supported Living Specialist$30,304
Specialist Level Supported Living Specialist$30,424
Expert Level Supported Living Specialist$30,504
$29,431 0 yr
$29,704 < 2 yrs
$30,304 2-4 yrs
$30,424 5-8 yrs
$30,504 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Supported Living Specialist 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 Supported Living Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $33,021.
  • California: $32,896.
  • Massachusetts: $32,457.

Top Paying Cities for Supported Living Specialists

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: $37,617
  • San Francisco: $37,205
  • Oakland: $36,421

What Skills Can Increase a Supported Living Specialist'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 Supported Living Specialist'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
$33,999
14%
Collaboration
$33,104
11%
Listening
$33,104
11%
Time Management
$32,508
9%
Accountability
$31,911
7%
Dedication
$31,911
7%
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Supported Living Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Supported Living Specialist 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, Supported Living Specialist positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Supported Living Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Supported Living Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$35,788$17.020%

How Education impacts a Supported Living Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Supported Living Specialists 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 Supported Living Specialist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $34,234 and $35,811).

Supported Living Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Supported Living Specialist
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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Supported Living Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Supported Living Specialist'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 Supported Living Specialist

Salaries for a Supported Living Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $34,979 in 2023 to around $34,723 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Supported Living Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Supported Living Specialist Over Time

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2023
$34,979
2024
$35,290
2025
$34,723
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2023 $34,979
2024 $35,290
2025 $34,723
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Most common benefits for Supported Living Specialist

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Supported Living Specialist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Supported Living Specialist?

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

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