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

A Direct Support Assistant's salary grows with experience: a Behavioral Home Care Aide (0-0 years)earns $36,122, a Home Care Aide I (0-1 years)earns $32,596, a Direct Support Assistant (1-3 years)earns $39,176, a Home Care Aide III (3-5 years)earns $43,721, a Home Care Aide Coordinator (5+ years)earns $43,781,

What are the highest paying states for a Direct Support Assistant?

Direct Support Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Direct Support Assistant roles are District of Columbia $42,582, California $42,420, Massachusetts $41,855. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Direct Support Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Direct Support Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Direct Support Professionals: $169,955; Direct Support Associate: $39,482; Direct Care Support: $39,071; Direct Support Worker: $38,670; Direct Support Staff: $38,389.

Direct Support Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does a Direct Support Assistant make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Direct Support Assistant in Delaware is $38,948 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $45,658
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,651 to $42,460
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,649

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Direct Support Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,460	$3,538	$817	$20
Average	$38,948	$3,246	$749	$19
25th Percentile	$35,651	$2,971	$686	$17

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Key Factors That Influence Direct Support Assistant Salaries

A Direct Support 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 Direct Support Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Direct Support 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): $36,122
Early Career (1-2 years): $32,596
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,176
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $43,721
Expert (over 8 years): $43,781

Levels	Salary
Behaviora... Level Direct Support Assistant	$36,122
Home Care... Level Direct Support Assistant	$32,596
Direct Su... Level Direct Support Assistant	$39,176
Home Care... Level Direct Support Assistant	$43,721
Home Care... Level Direct Support Assistant	$43,781

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

District of Columbia: $42,582.
California: $42,420.
Massachusetts: $41,855.

District of Columbia $42,582 California $42,420 Massachusetts $41,855 Washington $41,701 New Jersey $41,686 Alaska $41,632 Connecticut $41,101 New York $40,886

Hawaii $40,197 Rhode Island $39,874 Maryland $39,655 Minnesota $39,355 Colorado $39,240 Illinois $39,201 Oregon $39,055 Delaware $38,948

New Hampshire $38,880 Virginia $38,728 Pennsylvania $38,286 Nevada $38,063 North Dakota $37,990 Michigan $37,875 Wisconsin $37,832 Vermont $37,748

Texas $37,513 Maine $37,498 Arizona $37,475 Ohio $37,448 Georgia $37,094 Indiana $36,917 Wyoming $36,882 Utah $36,828

Iowa $36,805 Kansas $36,621 Louisiana $36,567 North Carolina $36,548 Missouri $36,540 Florida $36,390 Montana $36,309 Nebraska $36,232

Kentucky $36,190 South Carolina $36,036 Tennessee $35,940 Idaho $35,902 New Mexico $35,621 Oklahoma $35,559 Alabama $35,332 South Dakota $34,952

Arkansas $34,744 West Virginia $34,632 Mississippi $34,298

Top Paying Cities for Direct Support 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: $38,772
Little Creek: $39,056
Magnolia: $39,000

Lincoln, DE $38,772 Little Creek, DE $39,056 Magnolia, DE $39,000 Milford, DE $38,871 Marydel, DE $38,934 Millsboro, DE $38,609 Millville, DE $38,669 Milton, DE $38,736

Nassau, DE $38,764 Ocean View, DE $38,663 Rehoboth Beach, DE $38,737 Seaford, DE $38,759 Selbyville, DE $38,598 Smyrna, DE $39,083 Viola, DE $38,903 Woodside, DE $39,008

Bear, DE $38,918 Newark, DE $38,903 Claymont, DE $38,983 Delaware City, DE $38,942 Hockessin, DE $38,899 Kirkwood, DE $38,934 Middletown, DE $38,949 Montchanin, DE $38,908

New Castle, DE $38,914 Odessa, DE $38,969 Port Penn, DE $38,995 Rockland, DE $38,912 Saint Georges, DE $38,937 Townsend, DE $38,997 Winterthur, DE $38,917 Lewes, DE $38,751

Wilmington, DE $38,901 Dover, DE $39,056 Dover Afb, DE $38,850 Bethany Beach, DE $38,622 Bethel, DE $38,662 Bridgeville, DE $38,753 Camden Wyoming, DE $38,946 Cheswold, DE $39,043

Clayton, DE $39,044 Dagsboro, DE $38,595 Delmar, DE $38,533 Ellendale, DE $38,650 Felton, DE $38,868 Fenwick Island, DE $38,603 Frankford, DE $38,536 Frederica, DE $38,906

Georgetown, DE $38,580 Greenwood, DE $38,759 Harbeson, DE $38,621 Harrington, DE $38,818 Hartly, DE $38,939 Houston, DE $38,763 Kenton, DE $39,046 Laurel, DE $38,557

Yorklyn, DE $38,911

Direct Support Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Direct Support 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.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

$35,651

Average $38,948/year

$42,460

$2,971

Average $3,246/month

$3,538

$686

Average $749/week

$817

$17

Average $19/hour

$20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,460	$3,538	$817	$20
Average	$38,948	$3,246	$749	$19
25th Percentile	$35,651	$2,971	$686	$17

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