What are the main factors that influence a Care Worker'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 Care Worker?

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

How does experience change A Care Worker's salary?

A Care Worker's salary grows with experience: a Behavioral Home Care Aide (0-0 years)earns $36,656, a Home Care Aide I (0-1 years)earns $33,077, a Care Worker (1-3 years)earns $39,760, a Home Care Aide III (3-5 years)earns $44,374, a Home Care Aide Coordinator (5+ years)earns $44,433,

What are the highest paying states for a Care Worker?

Care Worker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Care Worker roles are District of Columbia $43,217, California $43,053, Massachusetts $42,479. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Care Worker roles make?

Salaries for Care Worker level roles vary by specialization: Social Care Worker: $81,718; Community Care Worker: $76,076; Foster Care Worker: $64,730; Resident Care Worker: $37,406; Residential Care Worker: $37,331.

Care Worker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Care Worker make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Care Worker in Delaware is $39,528 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,340
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,187 to $43,094
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,145

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Care Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,094	$3,591	$829	$21
Average	$39,528	$3,294	$760	$19
25th Percentile	$36,187	$3,016	$696	$17

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Key Factors That Influence Care Worker Salaries

A Care Worker'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 Worker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Care Worker'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): $36,656
Early Career (1-2 years): $33,077
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,760
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,374
Expert (over 8 years): $44,433

Levels	Salary
Behaviora... Level Care Worker	$36,656
Home Care... Level Care Worker	$33,077
Care Work... Level Care Worker	$39,760
Home Care... Level Care Worker	$44,374
Home Care... Level Care Worker	$44,433

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

District of Columbia: $43,217.
California: $43,053.
Massachusetts: $42,479.

District of Columbia $43,217 California $43,053 Massachusetts $42,479 Washington $42,323 New Jersey $42,307 Alaska $42,253 Connecticut $41,714 New York $41,496

Hawaii $40,797 Rhode Island $40,469 Maryland $40,247 Minnesota $39,942 Colorado $39,825 Illinois $39,786 Oregon $39,638 Delaware $39,528

New Hampshire $39,460 Virginia $39,306 Pennsylvania $38,857 Nevada $38,631 North Dakota $38,556 Michigan $38,439 Wisconsin $38,396 Vermont $38,310

Texas $38,072 Maine $38,057 Arizona $38,033 Ohio $38,006 Georgia $37,647 Indiana $37,467 Wyoming $37,432 Utah $37,378

Iowa $37,354 Kansas $37,167 Louisiana $37,112 North Carolina $37,093 Missouri $37,085 Florida $36,933 Montana $36,851 Nebraska $36,773

Kentucky $36,730 South Carolina $36,574 Tennessee $36,476 Idaho $36,437 New Mexico $36,152 Oklahoma $36,090 Alabama $35,859 South Dakota $35,473

Arkansas $35,262 West Virginia $35,149 Mississippi $34,809

Top Paying Cities for Care Workers

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: $39,350
Little Creek: $39,638
Magnolia: $39,581

Lincoln, DE $39,350 Little Creek, DE $39,638 Magnolia, DE $39,581 Milford, DE $39,450 Marydel, DE $39,515 Millsboro, DE $39,185 Millville, DE $39,246 Milton, DE $39,314

Nassau, DE $39,342 Ocean View, DE $39,239 Rehoboth Beach, DE $39,314 Seaford, DE $39,337 Selbyville, DE $39,174 Smyrna, DE $39,666 Viola, DE $39,483 Woodside, DE $39,589

Bear, DE $39,498 Newark, DE $39,483 Claymont, DE $39,564 Delaware City, DE $39,522 Hockessin, DE $39,480 Kirkwood, DE $39,515 Middletown, DE $39,530 Montchanin, DE $39,489

New Castle, DE $39,494 Odessa, DE $39,550 Port Penn, DE $39,576 Rockland, DE $39,492 Saint Georges, DE $39,518 Townsend, DE $39,579 Winterthur, DE $39,497 Lewes, DE $39,329

Wilmington, DE $39,481 Dover, DE $39,638 Dover Afb, DE $39,430 Bethany Beach, DE $39,198 Bethel, DE $39,238 Bridgeville, DE $39,331 Camden Wyoming, DE $39,527 Cheswold, DE $39,626

Clayton, DE $39,627 Dagsboro, DE $39,170 Delmar, DE $39,108 Ellendale, DE $39,226 Felton, DE $39,447 Fenwick Island, DE $39,179 Frankford, DE $39,111 Frederica, DE $39,486

Georgetown, DE $39,156 Greenwood, DE $39,337 Harbeson, DE $39,197 Harrington, DE $39,397 Hartly, DE $39,520 Houston, DE $39,341 Kenton, DE $39,629 Laurel, DE $39,132

Yorklyn, DE $39,491

Care Worker Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Care Worker 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, Care Worker positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Care Worker as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Care Worker

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$47,434	$23.0	20%

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

Understanding how a Care Worker'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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$36,187

Average $39,528/year

$43,094

$3,016

Average $3,294/month

$3,591

$696

Average $760/week

$829

$17

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,094	$3,591	$829	$21
Average	$39,528	$3,294	$760	$19
25th Percentile	$36,187	$3,016	$696	$17

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