Special Needs Carer Salary in Andover, ME

Change City

How much does a Special Needs Carer make in Andover, ME? The average Special Needs Carer salary in Andover, ME is $34,882 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $31,073 and $39,248. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Search Special Needs Carer Jobs in Andover, ME

Develop a Job description

Pay Equity

Salary range for a Special Needs Carer

$31,073 to $39,248

Employers: Find Surveys For This Job

Employers: Price Your Company Jobs

View Average Salary for United States
Adjust Special Needs Carer Salary:
Select State
Select City in ME
Choose Similar Job
Pick Related Category
View Cost of Living in Andover, Maine

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

What is a Special Needs Carer?

A Special Needs Carer is responsible for providing care and support to individuals with physical, mental, or developmental disabilities. This may include assisting with daily activities such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management, as well as providing emotional support and companionship. Special Needs Carers may also help individuals participate in social and recreational activities, accompany them to medical appointments, and advocate for their needs within the community. Additionally, they may work closely with healthcare professionals, educators, and family members to ensure the individual's overall well-being and quality of life. Strong communication, patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others are essential qualities for this role.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Special Needs Carer.

Search Special Needs Carer Job Openings

Job Openings for Special Needs Carer in Andover, ME

What does a Special Needs Carer do?

Common responsibilities of a Special Needs Carer

Communicating with healthcare professionals, family members, and other caregivers to ensure the individual's needs are being met.

September 14, 2023

Advocating for the rights and needs of individuals with special needs, ensuring they have access to necessary resources and services.

October 02, 2023

Assisting with mobility and transportation, including using specialized equipment such as wheelchairs or mobility aids.

October 10, 2023

Providing personal care and support to individuals with special needs, including assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.

October 11, 2023

Assisting with meal preparation and feeding, taking into account any dietary restrictions or special requirements.

October 13, 2023

Documenting and reporting on the individual's progress and any changes in their condition or needs.

October 21, 2023

Supporting individuals with special needs in engaging in recreational and leisure activities, both at home and in the community.

November 11, 2023

Administering medication and monitoring health conditions as needed.

November 15, 2023

Implementing behavior management strategies and techniques to support individuals with challenging behaviors.

November 15, 2023

Providing emotional support and companionship to individuals with special needs, promoting their overall well-being and social integration.

November 26, 2023

Submit Other Responsibilities

Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Special Needs Carer Salary By Experience Levels in Andover, ME

How much should you be earning in Special Needs Carer in Andover, ME based on your current experience?

Tell us how much experience you have and see an estimate of earnings and view how different experience leavels impact potential pay for Special Needs Carer in Andover, ME

RELEVANT JOB EXPERIENCE

Length of experience is a pay differentiator. Those with greater experience may have an advantage in negotiating salary. For those with less experience, other factors such as education or special skills could impact your pay. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Special Needs Carer Salary By Level of Education in Andover, ME

Do you know how much should you be paid for a Special Needs Carer position in Andover, ME based on your education level?

Tell us about your education and see an estimate of earnings for Special Needs Carer in Andover, ME and well to know the impact of education on future careers.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Depending on the job, educational levels may have a significant impact on pay levels. Be informed and understand how things like education and certifications can help to increase potential earnings for the career you are interested in. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Average Salary Range for Special Needs Carer in Andover, ME

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

31073

39248

34882

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

31776

40998

36086

What is the average salary for Special Needs Carer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Special Needs Carer in Andover, ME. The base salary for Special Needs Carer ranges from $31,073 to $39,248 with the average base salary of $34,882. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $31,776 to $40,998 with the average total cash compensation of $36,086.

View Average Salary for Special Needs Carer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$34,882	$31,073 - $39,248
Bonus	$1,203	$703 - $1,749
Total Pay	$36,086	$31,776 - $40,998

* 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.

Special Needs Carer Salary Near Andover, ME

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Andover, ME
CITY, STATE Auburn, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $30,987 - $39,140	COMPARE TO Andover, ME
CITY, STATE Lewiston, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $30,987 - $39,140	COMPARE TO Andover, ME
CITY, STATE Westbrook, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $31,305 - $39,541	COMPARE TO Andover, ME
CITY, STATE Portland, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $31,305 - $39,541	COMPARE TO Andover, ME
CITY, STATE South Portland, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $31,305 - $39,541	COMPARE TO Andover, ME
CITY, STATE Augusta, ME	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $29,838 - $37,689	COMPARE TO Andover, ME

See salaries for Special Needs Carer in locations close to Andover, ME. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.

About Andover, Maine

Andover is a town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. The population was 821 at the 2010 census. Set among mountains and crossed by the Appalachian Trail, Andover was home to the Andover Earth Station (now demolished) and Lovejoy Covered Bridge (extant). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 57.46 square miles (148.82 km2), of which, 57.42 square miles (148.72 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water. Crossed by the Appalachian Trail, Andover is drained by the Ellis River, a tributary of the Androscoggin River. The river is home to m...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

View Salary for Similar Jobs to Special Needs Carer in Andover, ME

See Additional Similar Jobs

Loading results...

JOB TITLE	LOCATION	MINIMUM SALARY	MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Special Needs Assistant	LOCATION Andover, ME	MINIMUM SALARY $27,262	MAXIMUM SALARY $32,187
JOB TITLE Special Needs Educator	LOCATION Andover, ME	MINIMUM SALARY $32,775	MAXIMUM SALARY $39,963
JOB TITLE Special Needs Nanny	LOCATION Andover, ME	MINIMUM SALARY $38,533	MAXIMUM SALARY $48,294
JOB TITLE Special Needs Advocate	LOCATION Andover, ME	MINIMUM SALARY $38,480	MAXIMUM SALARY $50,839
JOB TITLE Special Needs Nurse	LOCATION Andover, ME	MINIMUM SALARY $63,571	MAXIMUM SALARY $84,393
JOB TITLE Special-Needs Caregiver	LOCATION Andover, ME	MINIMUM SALARY $26,153	MAXIMUM SALARY $30,878

The Special Needs Carer job could be listed using titles that are not exactly the same, but actually are for the same or very similar job. Here are some job titles in Andover, ME that might be a good fit for the type of job and salary you are looking for.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

31073

39248

About Andover, Maine Andover is a town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. The population was 821 at the 2010 census. Set among mountains and crossed by the Appalachia....More

Andover, Maine area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

Special Needs Carer Salary in popular cities: Portland, Lewiston, Bangor

Recently searched related titles: Group Home Worker, Animal Care Officer, Ihss Caregiver

Learn more about: Compensation Packages, Employee Flight Risk, Gender Pay Gap, Job Openings for This Role

Jobs with a similar salary range to Special Needs Carer : Wedding Cake Decorator, Retail Key Holder, Keyholder