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

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

How does experience change A Respite Care Worker's salary?

A Respite Care Worker's salary grows with experience: a Behavioral Home Care Aide (0-0 years)earns $36,565, a Home Care Aide I (0-1 years)earns $32,994, a Respite Care Worker (1-3 years)earns $39,661, a Home Care Aide III (3-5 years)earns $44,264, a Home Care Aide Coordinator (5+ years)earns $44,323,

What are the highest paying states for a Respite Care Worker?

Respite Care Worker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Respite Care Worker roles are District of Columbia $43,109, California $42,946, Massachusetts $42,373. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Respite Care Worker roles make?

Salaries for Respite Care Worker level roles vary by specialization: Foster Care Worker: $64,730; In Home Respite Worker: $40,606; Respite Worker: $39,521; Respite Care Provider: $39,519; Care Worker: $39,033.

Respite Care Worker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Respite Care Worker make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Respite Care Worker in Delaware is $39,430 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $46,224
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,097 to $42,986
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,062

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Respite Care Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,986	$3,582	$827	$21
Average	$39,430	$3,286	$758	$19
25th Percentile	$36,097	$3,008	$694	$17

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Key Factors That Influence Respite Care Worker Salaries

A Respite 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 Respite Care Worker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Respite 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): $36,565
Early Career (1-2 years): $32,994
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,661
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,264
Expert (over 8 years): $44,323

Levels	Salary
Behaviora... Level Respite Care Worker	$36,565
Home Care... Level Respite Care Worker	$32,994
Respite C... Level Respite Care Worker	$39,661
Home Care... Level Respite Care Worker	$44,264
Home Care... Level Respite Care Worker	$44,323

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

District of Columbia: $43,109.
California: $42,946.
Massachusetts: $42,373.

District of Columbia $43,109 California $42,946 Massachusetts $42,373 Washington $42,218 New Jersey $42,202 Alaska $42,147 Connecticut $41,610 New York $41,392

Hawaii $40,695 Rhode Island $40,368 Maryland $40,146 Minnesota $39,842 Colorado $39,726 Illinois $39,687 Oregon $39,539 Delaware $39,430

New Hampshire $39,361 Virginia $39,208 Pennsylvania $38,760 Nevada $38,534 North Dakota $38,460 Michigan $38,343 Wisconsin $38,301 Vermont $38,215

Texas $37,977 Maine $37,962 Arizona $37,939 Ohio $37,911 Georgia $37,553 Indiana $37,374 Wyoming $37,339 Utah $37,284

Iowa $37,261 Kansas $37,074 Louisiana $37,020 North Carolina $37,000 Missouri $36,992 Florida $36,841 Montana $36,759 Nebraska $36,681

Kentucky $36,638 South Carolina $36,482 Tennessee $36,385 Idaho $36,346 New Mexico $36,062 Oklahoma $36,000 Alabama $35,770 South Dakota $35,384

Arkansas $35,174 West Virginia $35,061 Mississippi $34,723

Top Paying Cities for Respite 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: $39,252
Little Creek: $39,540
Magnolia: $39,483

Lincoln, DE $39,252 Little Creek, DE $39,540 Magnolia, DE $39,483 Milford, DE $39,352 Marydel, DE $39,417 Millsboro, DE $39,088 Millville, DE $39,148 Milton, DE $39,216

Nassau, DE $39,244 Ocean View, DE $39,141 Rehoboth Beach, DE $39,216 Seaford, DE $39,239 Selbyville, DE $39,076 Smyrna, DE $39,567 Viola, DE $39,385 Woodside, DE $39,491

Bear, DE $39,399 Newark, DE $39,385 Claymont, DE $39,465 Delaware City, DE $39,424 Hockessin, DE $39,381 Kirkwood, DE $39,417 Middletown, DE $39,432 Montchanin, DE $39,390

New Castle, DE $39,396 Odessa, DE $39,451 Port Penn, DE $39,478 Rockland, DE $39,394 Saint Georges, DE $39,419 Townsend, DE $39,480 Winterthur, DE $39,399 Lewes, DE $39,231

Wilmington, DE $39,383 Dover, DE $39,540 Dover Afb, DE $39,331 Bethany Beach, DE $39,100 Bethel, DE $39,140 Bridgeville, DE $39,233 Camden Wyoming, DE $39,428 Cheswold, DE $39,527

Clayton, DE $39,528 Dagsboro, DE $39,073 Delmar, DE $39,010 Ellendale, DE $39,128 Felton, DE $39,349 Fenwick Island, DE $39,081 Frankford, DE $39,013 Frederica, DE $39,388

Georgetown, DE $39,058 Greenwood, DE $39,239 Harbeson, DE $39,100 Harrington, DE $39,299 Hartly, DE $39,421 Houston, DE $39,243 Kenton, DE $39,530 Laurel, DE $39,035

Yorklyn, DE $39,393

Respite Care Worker Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

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

The top paying industry for a Respite Care Worker

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$47,316	$23.0	20%

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

Understanding how a Respite 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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$36,097

Average $39,430/year

$42,986

$3,008

Average $3,286/month

$3,582

$694

Average $758/week

$827

$17

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,986	$3,582	$827	$21
Average	$39,430	$3,286	$758	$19
25th Percentile	$36,097	$3,008	$694	$17

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