What are the main factors that influence an Elderly Care'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 Elderly Care?

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

How does experience change An Elderly Care's salary?

An Elderly Care's salary grows with experience: a Behavioral Home Care Aide (0-0 years)earns $37,190, a Home Care Aide I (0-1 years)earns $33,558, a Elderly Care (1-3 years)earns $40,339, a Home Care Aide III (3-5 years)earns $45,021, a Home Care Aide Coordinator (5+ years)earns $45,080,

What are the highest paying states for an Elderly Care?

Elderly Care salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Elderly Care roles are District of Columbia $43,846, California $43,680, Massachusetts $43,098. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Elderly Care roles make?

Salaries for Elderly Care level roles vary by specialization: Care Manager Youth Care: $39,676; Care Assistant Care Professional: $39,656; Elderly Caregiver: $38,931; Elderly Service Coordinator: $35,332; Activity Assistant Elderly: $34,613.

Elderly Care Salary in Delaware

How much does an Elderly Care make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Elderly Care in Delaware is $40,104 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,014
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,714 to $43,721
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,628

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Elderly Care Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,721	$3,643	$841	$21
Average	$40,104	$3,342	$771	$19
25th Percentile	$36,714	$3,059	$706	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Elderly Care Salaries

An Elderly Care'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 Elderly Care Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Elderly Care'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): $37,190
Early Career (1-2 years): $33,558
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $40,339
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,021
Expert (over 8 years): $45,080

Levels	Salary
Behaviora... Level Elderly Care	$37,190
Home Care... Level Elderly Care	$33,558
Elderly C... Level Elderly Care	$40,339
Home Care... Level Elderly Care	$45,021
Home Care... Level Elderly Care	$45,080

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

District of Columbia: $43,846.
California: $43,680.
Massachusetts: $43,098.

District of Columbia $43,846 California $43,680 Massachusetts $43,098 Washington $42,939 New Jersey $42,923 Alaska $42,868 Connecticut $42,321 New York $42,100

Hawaii $41,391 Rhode Island $41,058 Maryland $40,832 Minnesota $40,524 Colorado $40,405 Illinois $40,365 Oregon $40,215 Delaware $40,104

New Hampshire $40,034 Virginia $39,878 Pennsylvania $39,423 Nevada $39,193 North Dakota $39,118 Michigan $38,999 Wisconsin $38,955 Vermont $38,868

Texas $38,627 Maine $38,611 Arizona $38,587 Ohio $38,559 Georgia $38,195 Indiana $38,013 Wyoming $37,977 Utah $37,922

Iowa $37,898 Kansas $37,708 Louisiana $37,653 North Carolina $37,633 Missouri $37,625 Florida $37,470 Montana $37,387 Nebraska $37,308

Kentucky $37,264 South Carolina $37,106 Tennessee $37,007 Idaho $36,967 New Mexico $36,678 Oklahoma $36,615 Alabama $36,381 South Dakota $35,989

Arkansas $35,775 West Virginia $35,661 Mississippi $35,316

Top Paying Cities for Elderly Cares

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: $39,923
Little Creek: $40,216
Magnolia: $40,158

Lincoln, DE $39,923 Little Creek, DE $40,216 Magnolia, DE $40,158 Milford, DE $40,025 Marydel, DE $40,090 Millsboro, DE $39,756 Millville, DE $39,817 Milton, DE $39,886

Nassau, DE $39,915 Ocean View, DE $39,810 Rehoboth Beach, DE $39,887 Seaford, DE $39,909 Selbyville, DE $39,744 Smyrna, DE $40,243 Viola, DE $40,058 Woodside, DE $40,166

Bear, DE $40,073 Newark, DE $40,058 Claymont, DE $40,140 Delaware City, DE $40,098 Hockessin, DE $40,054 Kirkwood, DE $40,090 Middletown, DE $40,106 Montchanin, DE $40,063

New Castle, DE $40,069 Odessa, DE $40,126 Port Penn, DE $40,153 Rockland, DE $40,067 Saint Georges, DE $40,093 Townsend, DE $40,155 Winterthur, DE $40,072 Lewes, DE $39,901

Wilmington, DE $40,056 Dover, DE $40,216 Dover Afb, DE $40,004 Bethany Beach, DE $39,768 Bethel, DE $39,810 Bridgeville, DE $39,903 Camden Wyoming, DE $40,102 Cheswold, DE $40,202

Clayton, DE $40,204 Dagsboro, DE $39,741 Delmar, DE $39,677 Ellendale, DE $39,797 Felton, DE $40,021 Fenwick Island, DE $39,749 Frankford, DE $39,680 Frederica, DE $40,061

Georgetown, DE $39,726 Greenwood, DE $39,910 Harbeson, DE $39,768 Harrington, DE $39,971 Hartly, DE $40,095 Houston, DE $39,914 Kenton, DE $40,206 Laurel, DE $39,702

Yorklyn, DE $40,066

Elderly Care Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

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

The top paying industry for an Elderly Care

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$48,125	$23.0	20%

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

Understanding how an Elderly Care'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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$36,714

Average $40,104/year

$43,721

$3,059

Average $3,342/month

$3,643

$706

Average $771/week

$841

$18

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,721	$3,643	$841	$21
Average	$40,104	$3,342	$771	$19
25th Percentile	$36,714	$3,059	$706	$18

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