What are the main factors that influence a PCA's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A PCA's salary?

A PCA's salary grows with experience: a Behavioral Home Care Aide (0-0 years)earns $37,220, a Home Care Aide I (0-1 years)earns $33,592, a PCA (1-3 years)earns $40,332, a Home Care Aide III (3-5 years)earns $44,997, a Home Care Aide Coordinator (5+ years)earns $45,073,

What are the highest paying states for a PCA?

PCA salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for PCA roles are District of Columbia $39,622, California $39,472, Massachusetts $38,946. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of PCA roles make?

Salaries for PCA level roles vary by specialization: PCA Float Pool: $88,416; RN SCO PCA Supervisor: $78,962; PCA II: $74,850; Pca Personal Care Assistant: $39,176; PCA Inpatient West: $38,175.

PCA Salary in Delaware

How much does a PCA make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a PCA in Delaware is $36,323 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $43,670
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,038 to $40,168
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,047

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PCA Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$40,168	$3,347	$772	$19
Average	$36,323	$3,027	$699	$17
25th Percentile	$33,038	$2,753	$635	$16

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Key Factors That Influence PCA Salaries

A PCA'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.

Levels	Salary
Behaviora... Level PCA	$37,220
Home Care... Level PCA	$33,592
PCA Level PCA	$40,332
Home Care... Level PCA	$44,997
Home Care... Level PCA	$45,073

How Do PCA 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 PCAs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $39,622.
California: $39,472.
Massachusetts: $38,946.

District of Columbia $39,622 California $39,472 Massachusetts $38,946 Washington $38,803 New Jersey $38,788 Alaska $38,738 Connecticut $38,244 New York $38,044

Hawaii $37,403 Rhode Island $37,103 Maryland $36,899 Minnesota $36,620 Colorado $36,512 Illinois $36,477 Oregon $36,341 Delaware $36,240

New Hampshire $36,177 Virginia $36,036 Pennsylvania $35,625 Nevada $35,417 North Dakota $35,349 Michigan $35,242 Wisconsin $35,203 Vermont $35,124

Texas $34,906 Maine $34,891 Arizona $34,870 Ohio $34,845 Georgia $34,515 Indiana $34,351 Wyoming $34,319 Utah $34,269

Iowa $34,247 Kansas $34,075 Louisiana $34,025 North Carolina $34,007 Missouri $34,000 Florida $33,861 Montana $33,785 Nebraska $33,714

Kentucky $33,674 South Carolina $33,531 Tennessee $33,442 Idaho $33,406 New Mexico $33,145 Oklahoma $33,088 Alabama $32,876 South Dakota $32,522

Arkansas $32,329 West Virginia $32,225 Mississippi $31,914

Top Paying Cities for PCAs

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: $37,507
Little Creek: $37,160
Magnolia: $37,314

Lincoln, DE $37,507 Little Creek, DE $37,160 Magnolia, DE $37,314 Milford, DE $37,507 Marydel, DE $37,020 Millsboro, DE $37,507 Millville, DE $37,758 Milton, DE $37,507

Nassau, DE $37,507 Ocean View, DE $37,758 Rehoboth Beach, DE $37,758 Seaford, DE $37,113 Selbyville, DE $37,758 Smyrna, DE $36,978 Viola, DE $37,314 Woodside, DE $37,207

Bear, DE $36,706 Newark, DE $36,720 Claymont, DE $36,748 Delaware City, DE $36,720 Hockessin, DE $36,748 Kirkwood, DE $36,720 Middletown, DE $36,902 Montchanin, DE $36,748

New Castle, DE $36,748 Odessa, DE $36,952 Port Penn, DE $36,620 Rockland, DE $36,748 Saint Georges, DE $36,720 Townsend, DE $36,899 Winterthur, DE $36,748 Lewes, DE $37,507

Wilmington, DE $36,748 Dover, DE $37,142 Dover Afb, DE $37,228 Bethany Beach, DE $37,758 Bethel, DE $37,113 Bridgeville, DE $37,507 Camden Wyoming, DE $37,181 Cheswold, DE $37,056

Clayton, DE $36,963 Dagsboro, DE $37,758 Delmar, DE $37,113 Ellendale, DE $37,507 Felton, DE $37,507 Fenwick Island, DE $37,758 Frankford, DE $37,758 Frederica, DE $37,507

Georgetown, DE $37,507 Greenwood, DE $37,507 Harbeson, DE $37,507 Harrington, DE $37,507 Hartly, DE $36,945 Houston, DE $37,507 Kenton, DE $36,963 Laurel, DE $37,113

Yorklyn, DE $36,748

PCA Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a PCA'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 May 18, 2021

$33,038

Average $36,323/year

$40,168

$2,753

Average $3,027/month

$3,347

$635

Average $699/week

$772

$16

Average $17/hour

$19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$40,168	$3,347	$772	$19
Average	$36,323	$3,027	$699	$17
25th Percentile	$33,038	$2,753	$635	$16

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