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

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 $36,675, a Home Care Aide I (0-1 years)earns $33,098, a Care Worker (1-3 years)earns $39,755, a Home Care Aide III (3-5 years)earns $44,358, a Home Care Aide Coordinator (5+ years)earns $44,428,

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 $43,212, California $43,048, Massachusetts $42,474. 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: $81,693; Community Care Worker: $76,011; Foster Care Worker: $64,730; Resident Care Worker: $37,409; Residential Care Worker: $37,335.

Care Worker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Care Worker make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Care Worker in Delaware is $39,524 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): $46,306
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,189 to $43,074
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,153

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Care Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,074	$3,589	$828	$21
Average	$39,524	$3,294	$760	$19
25th Percentile	$36,189	$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): $36,675
Early Career (1-2 years): $33,098
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,755
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,358
Expert (over 8 years): $44,428

Levels	Salary
Behaviora... Level Care Worker	$36,675
Home Care... Level Care Worker	$33,098
Care Work... Level Care Worker	$39,755
Home Care... Level Care Worker	$44,358
Home Care... Level Care Worker	$44,428

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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: $43,212.
California: $43,048.
Massachusetts: $42,474.

District of Columbia $43,212 California $43,048 Massachusetts $42,474 Washington $42,318 New Jersey $42,302 Alaska $42,248 Connecticut $41,709 New York $41,491

Hawaii $40,792 Rhode Island $40,464 Maryland $40,242 Minnesota $39,937 Colorado $39,820 Illinois $39,781 Oregon $39,633 Delaware $39,524

New Hampshire $39,455 Virginia $39,301 Pennsylvania $38,852 Nevada $38,626 North Dakota $38,552 Michigan $38,435 Wisconsin $38,392 Vermont $38,306

Texas $38,068 Maine $38,052 Arizona $38,029 Ohio $38,002 Georgia $37,643 Indiana $37,463 Wyoming $37,428 Utah $37,373

Iowa $37,350 Kansas $37,162 Louisiana $37,108 North Carolina $37,088 Missouri $37,081 Florida $36,928 Montana $36,846 Nebraska $36,768

Kentucky $36,725 South Carolina $36,569 Tennessee $36,472 Idaho $36,433 New Mexico $36,148 Oklahoma $36,085 Alabama $35,855 South Dakota $35,469

Arkansas $35,258 West Virginia $35,145 Mississippi $34,805

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: $40,905
Little Creek: $40,527
Magnolia: $40,694

Lincoln, DE $40,905 Little Creek, DE $40,527 Magnolia, DE $40,694 Milford, DE $40,905 Marydel, DE $40,374 Millsboro, DE $40,905 Millville, DE $41,178 Milton, DE $40,905

Nassau, DE $40,905 Ocean View, DE $41,178 Rehoboth Beach, DE $41,178 Seaford, DE $40,476 Selbyville, DE $41,178 Smyrna, DE $40,328 Viola, DE $40,694 Woodside, DE $40,577

Bear, DE $40,031 Newark, DE $40,047 Claymont, DE $40,078 Delaware City, DE $40,047 Hockessin, DE $40,078 Kirkwood, DE $40,047 Middletown, DE $40,246 Montchanin, DE $40,078

New Castle, DE $40,078 Odessa, DE $40,300 Port Penn, DE $39,937 Rockland, DE $40,078 Saint Georges, DE $40,047 Townsend, DE $40,242 Winterthur, DE $40,078 Lewes, DE $40,905

Wilmington, DE $40,078 Dover, DE $40,507 Dover Afb, DE $40,601 Bethany Beach, DE $41,178 Bethel, DE $40,476 Bridgeville, DE $40,905 Camden Wyoming, DE $40,550 Cheswold, DE $40,413

Clayton, DE $40,312 Dagsboro, DE $41,178 Delmar, DE $40,476 Ellendale, DE $40,905 Felton, DE $40,905 Fenwick Island, DE $41,178 Frankford, DE $41,178 Frederica, DE $40,905

Georgetown, DE $40,905 Greenwood, DE $40,905 Harbeson, DE $40,905 Harrington, DE $40,905 Hartly, DE $40,293 Houston, DE $40,905 Kenton, DE $40,312 Laurel, DE $40,476

Yorklyn, DE $40,078

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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$36,189

Average $39,524/year

$43,074

$3,016

Average $3,294/month

$3,589

$696

Average $760/week

$828

$17

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,074	$3,589	$828	$21
Average	$39,524	$3,294	$760	$19
25th Percentile	$36,189	$3,016	$696	$17

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