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

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

How does experience change A Care Assistant's salary?

A Care Assistant's salary grows with experience: a Behavioral Home Care Aide (0-0 years)earns $36,057, a Home Care Aide I (0-1 years)earns $32,538, a Care Assistant (1-3 years)earns $39,095, a Home Care Aide III (3-5 years)earns $43,626, a Home Care Aide Coordinator (5+ years)earns $43,690,

What are the highest paying states for a Care Assistant?

Care Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Care Assistant roles are District of Columbia $42,493, California $42,332, Massachusetts $41,768. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Care Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Care Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Director of Care: $151,584; Health Care Assistant: $139,043; Physician Assistant - Primary Care: $120,007; Care Management Assistant: $46,747; Child Care Assistant: $44,422.

Care Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Care Assistant make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Care Assistant in Delaware is $38,866 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $45,584
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,573 to $42,382
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,575

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Care Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,382	$3,532	$815	$20
Average	$38,866	$3,239	$747	$19
25th Percentile	$35,573	$2,964	$684	$17

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Key Factors That Influence Care Assistant Salaries

A Care Assistant'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 Care Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Care Assistant'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): $36,057
Early Career (1-2 years): $32,538
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,095
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $43,626
Expert (over 8 years): $43,690

Levels	Salary
Behaviora... Level Care Assistant	$36,057
Home Care... Level Care Assistant	$32,538
Care Assi... Level Care Assistant	$39,095
Home Care... Level Care Assistant	$43,626
Home Care... Level Care Assistant	$43,690

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How Do Care Assistant 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 Care Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $42,493.
California: $42,332.
Massachusetts: $41,768.

District of Columbia $42,493 California $42,332 Massachusetts $41,768 Washington $41,614 New Jersey $41,599 Alaska $41,545 Connecticut $41,016 New York $40,801

Hawaii $40,114 Rhode Island $39,791 Maryland $39,573 Minnesota $39,273 Colorado $39,158 Illinois $39,120 Oregon $38,974 Delaware $38,866

New Hampshire $38,799 Virginia $38,648 Pennsylvania $38,206 Nevada $37,984 North Dakota $37,911 Michigan $37,796 Wisconsin $37,753 Vermont $37,669

Texas $37,435 Maine $37,420 Arizona $37,396 Ohio $37,370 Georgia $37,017 Indiana $36,840 Wyoming $36,805 Utah $36,752

Iowa $36,729 Kansas $36,544 Louisiana $36,491 North Carolina $36,472 Missouri $36,464 Florida $36,314 Montana $36,234 Nebraska $36,157

Kentucky $36,115 South Carolina $35,961 Tennessee $35,865 Idaho $35,827 New Mexico $35,547 Oklahoma $35,485 Alabama $35,259 South Dakota $34,879

Arkansas $34,672 West Virginia $34,560 Mississippi $34,226

Top Paying Cities for Care Assistants

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: $40,225
Little Creek: $39,853
Magnolia: $40,018

Lincoln, DE $40,225 Little Creek, DE $39,853 Magnolia, DE $40,018 Milford, DE $40,225 Marydel, DE $39,703 Millsboro, DE $40,225 Millville, DE $40,494 Milton, DE $40,225

Nassau, DE $40,225 Ocean View, DE $40,494 Rehoboth Beach, DE $40,494 Seaford, DE $39,803 Selbyville, DE $40,494 Smyrna, DE $39,657 Viola, DE $40,018 Woodside, DE $39,903

Bear, DE $39,365 Newark, DE $39,381 Claymont, DE $39,411 Delaware City, DE $39,381 Hockessin, DE $39,411 Kirkwood, DE $39,381 Middletown, DE $39,576 Montchanin, DE $39,411

New Castle, DE $39,411 Odessa, DE $39,630 Port Penn, DE $39,273 Rockland, DE $39,411 Saint Georges, DE $39,381 Townsend, DE $39,573 Winterthur, DE $39,411 Lewes, DE $40,225

Wilmington, DE $39,411 Dover, DE $39,834 Dover Afb, DE $39,926 Bethany Beach, DE $40,494 Bethel, DE $39,803 Bridgeville, DE $40,225 Camden Wyoming, DE $39,876 Cheswold, DE $39,741

Clayton, DE $39,642 Dagsboro, DE $40,494 Delmar, DE $39,803 Ellendale, DE $40,225 Felton, DE $40,225 Fenwick Island, DE $40,494 Frankford, DE $40,494 Frederica, DE $40,225

Georgetown, DE $40,225 Greenwood, DE $40,225 Harbeson, DE $40,225 Harrington, DE $40,225 Hartly, DE $39,622 Houston, DE $40,225 Kenton, DE $39,642 Laurel, DE $39,803

Yorklyn, DE $39,411

Care Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Care Assistant'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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$35,573

Average $38,866/year

$42,382

$2,964

Average $3,239/month

$3,532

$684

Average $747/week

$815

$17

Average $19/hour

$20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,382	$3,532	$815	$20
Average	$38,866	$3,239	$747	$19
25th Percentile	$35,573	$2,964	$684	$17

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