As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Certified Caregiver in the US is $40,919, equivalent to $20 per hour, $787 weekly, or $3,410 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Certified Caregiver in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Certified Caregiver in the US vary widely, spanning from $34,806 to $48,493. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,719) and 75th percentile ($44,884), while top earners (90th percentile) make $48,493 per year. This $7,165 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or CPR, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Certified Caregiver often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Certified Caregiver Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Certified Caregiver Salary $34,806 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Certified Caregiver Salary $37,719 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Certified Caregiver Salary $40,919 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Certified Caregiver Salary $44,884 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Certified Caregiver Salary $48,493 US August 01, 2026
25% $37,719 10% $34,806 90% $48,493 75% $44,884 $40,919 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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