Dementia Care Specialist Salary in San Diego, CA

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dementia Care Specialist in San Diego, CA is $44,490. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $36,224 to a high of $55,694, with most professionals earning between $40,163 and $50,354.

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Average Salary Range for Dementia Care Specialist in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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40163
50354
44490

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50412
44529
What is the average salary for Dementia Care Specialist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Dementia Care Specialist in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Dementia Care Specialist ranges from $40,163 to $50,354 with the average base salary of $44,490. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,197 to $50,412 with the average total cash compensation of $44,529.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $44,490 $40,163 - $50,354
Bonus $40 $34 - $58
Total Pay $44,529 $40,197 - $50,412
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Dementia Care Specialist Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,236 - $50,446 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,356 - $50,596 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,132 - $50,315 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,414 - $50,669 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,132 - $50,315 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,785 - $51,134 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
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