What are the main factors that influence an Emergency Care Assistant'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 Emergency Care Assistant?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Emergency Care Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Emergency Care Assistant's salary?

An Emergency Care Assistant's salary grows with experience: a Emergency Care Assistant (0-1 years)earns $40,234, a Consumer Loan Collector II (1-3 years)earns $45,190, a Consumer Loan Collector III (3-5 years)earns $50,561, a Consumer Loan Collection Supervisor I (5+ years)earns $63,055, a Consumer Loan Collection Supervisor II (5+ years)earns $74,539,

What are the highest paying states for an Emergency Care Assistant?

Emergency Care Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Emergency Care Assistant roles are District of Columbia $43,732, California $43,566, Massachusetts $42,986. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Emergency Care Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Emergency Care Assistant level roles vary by specialization: emergency room physician assistant: $328,885; emergency physician assistant: $164,116; Certified Physician Assistant (PA)-Emergency & Trauma: $147,500; Physician Associate - Emergency & Trauma: $147,500; Physician Assistant - Emergency & Trauma: $147,492.

Emergency Care Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does an Emergency Care Assistant make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Emergency Care Assistant in Delaware is $40,000 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $45,530
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,624 to $42,894
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,551

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Emergency Care Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,894	$3,575	$825	$21
Average	$40,000	$3,333	$769	$19
25th Percentile	$36,624	$3,052	$704	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Emergency Care Assistant Salaries

An Emergency 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 Emergency Care Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Emergency 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): $40,234
Early Career (1-2 years): $45,190
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,561
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,055
Expert (over 8 years): $74,539

Levels	Salary
Emergency... Level Emergency Care Assistant	$40,234
Consumer ... Level Emergency Care Assistant	$45,190
Consumer ... Level Emergency Care Assistant	$50,561
Consumer ... Level Emergency Care Assistant	$63,055
Consumer ... Level Emergency Care Assistant	$74,539

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

District of Columbia: $43,732.
California: $43,566.
Massachusetts: $42,986.

District of Columbia $43,732 California $43,566 Massachusetts $42,986 Washington $42,828 New Jersey $42,812 Alaska $42,757 Connecticut $42,212 New York $41,990

Hawaii $41,283 Rhode Island $40,952 Maryland $40,726 Minnesota $40,418 Colorado $40,300 Illinois $40,260 Oregon $40,110 Delaware $40,000

New Hampshire $39,930 Virginia $39,775 Pennsylvania $39,320 Nevada $39,091 North Dakota $39,016 Michigan $38,898 Wisconsin $38,854 Vermont $38,767

Texas $38,526 Maine $38,511 Arizona $38,487 Ohio $38,459 Georgia $38,096 Indiana $37,914 Wyoming $37,879 Utah $37,823

Iowa $37,800 Kansas $37,610 Louisiana $37,555 North Carolina $37,535 Missouri $37,527 Florida $37,373 Montana $37,290 Nebraska $37,211

Kentucky $37,168 South Carolina $37,010 Tennessee $36,911 Idaho $36,871 New Mexico $36,583 Oklahoma $36,520 Alabama $36,287 South Dakota $35,896

Arkansas $35,683 West Virginia $35,568 Mississippi $35,224

Top Paying Cities for Emergency 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: $39,820
Little Creek: $40,111
Magnolia: $40,053

Lincoln, DE $39,820 Little Creek, DE $40,111 Magnolia, DE $40,053 Milford, DE $39,921 Marydel, DE $39,986 Millsboro, DE $39,653 Millville, DE $39,714 Milton, DE $39,782

Nassau, DE $39,811 Ocean View, DE $39,707 Rehoboth Beach, DE $39,783 Seaford, DE $39,806 Selbyville, DE $39,641 Smyrna, DE $40,139 Viola, DE $39,954 Woodside, DE $40,061

Bear, DE $39,969 Newark, DE $39,954 Claymont, DE $40,036 Delaware City, DE $39,994 Hockessin, DE $39,950 Kirkwood, DE $39,986 Middletown, DE $40,002 Montchanin, DE $39,959

New Castle, DE $39,965 Odessa, DE $40,021 Port Penn, DE $40,048 Rockland, DE $39,963 Saint Georges, DE $39,989 Townsend, DE $40,051 Winterthur, DE $39,968 Lewes, DE $39,798

Wilmington, DE $39,952 Dover, DE $40,111 Dover Afb, DE $39,900 Bethany Beach, DE $39,665 Bethel, DE $39,706 Bridgeville, DE $39,800 Camden Wyoming, DE $39,998 Cheswold, DE $40,098

Clayton, DE $40,099 Dagsboro, DE $39,638 Delmar, DE $39,574 Ellendale, DE $39,694 Felton, DE $39,918 Fenwick Island, DE $39,646 Frankford, DE $39,577 Frederica, DE $39,957

Georgetown, DE $39,623 Greenwood, DE $39,806 Harbeson, DE $39,665 Harrington, DE $39,867 Hartly, DE $39,991 Houston, DE $39,810 Kenton, DE $40,101 Laurel, DE $39,599

Yorklyn, DE $39,962

Emergency Care Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Emergency Care Assistant 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, Financial Services, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Emergency Care Assistant positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Emergency Care Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Emergency Care Assistant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$48,000	$23.0	20%

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

Understanding how an Emergency 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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$36,624

Average $40,000/year

$42,894

$3,052

Average $3,333/month

$3,575

$704

Average $769/week

$825

$18

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,894	$3,575	$825	$21
Average	$40,000	$3,333	$769	$19
25th Percentile	$36,624	$3,052	$704	$18

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