What are the main factors that influence a Direct Support Assistant's salary?

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

How does experience change A Direct Support Assistant's salary?

A Direct Support Assistant's salary grows with experience: a Behavioral Home Care Aide (0-0 years)earns $37,786, a Home Care Aide I (0-1 years)earns $34,102, a Direct Support Assistant (1-3 years)earns $40,945, a Home Care Aide III (3-5 years)earns $45,681, a Home Care Aide Coordinator (5+ years)earns $45,758,

What are the highest paying states for a Direct Support Assistant?

Direct Support Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Direct Support Assistant roles are District of Columbia $43,376, California $43,211, Massachusetts $42,635. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Direct Support Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Direct Support Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Direct Support Professionals: $176,228; Direct Support Staff: $39,176; Direct Support Worker: $38,264; Direct Support Aide: $38,175; Direct Support Paraprofessional: $37,595.

Direct Support Assistant Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Direct Support Assistant make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Direct Support Assistant in Rhode Island is $40,900 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $47,907
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,422 to $44,568
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,255

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Direct Support Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,568	$3,714	$857	$21
Average	$40,900	$3,408	$787	$20
25th Percentile	$37,422	$3,118	$720	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Direct Support Assistant Salaries

A Direct Support Assistant'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 Direct Support Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Direct Support Assistant'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): $37,786
Early Career (1-2 years): $34,102
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $40,945
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,681
Expert (over 8 years): $45,758

Levels	Salary
Behaviora... Level Direct Support Assistant	$37,786
Home Care... Level Direct Support Assistant	$34,102
Direct Su... Level Direct Support Assistant	$40,945
Home Care... Level Direct Support Assistant	$45,681
Home Care... Level Direct Support Assistant	$45,758

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How Do Direct Support Assistant 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 Direct Support Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $43,376.
California: $43,211.
Massachusetts: $42,635.

District of Columbia $43,376 California $43,211 Massachusetts $42,635 Washington $42,478 New Jersey $42,463 Alaska $42,408 Connecticut $41,867 New York $41,648

Hawaii $40,947 Rhode Island $40,618 Maryland $40,394 Minnesota $40,089 Colorado $39,971 Illinois $39,932 Oregon $39,783 Delaware $39,673

New Hampshire $39,605 Virginia $39,450 Pennsylvania $39,000 Nevada $38,772 North Dakota $38,698 Michigan $38,580 Wisconsin $38,537 Vermont $38,451

Texas $38,212 Maine $38,197 Arizona $38,173 Ohio $38,146 Georgia $37,785 Indiana $37,605 Wyoming $37,570 Utah $37,515

Iowa $37,491 Kansas $37,303 Louisiana $37,248 North Carolina $37,229 Missouri $37,221 Florida $37,068 Montana $36,986 Nebraska $36,908

Kentucky $36,865 South Carolina $36,708 Tennessee $36,610 Idaho $36,571 New Mexico $36,285 Oklahoma $36,222 Alabama $35,991 South Dakota $35,603

Arkansas $35,392 West Virginia $35,278 Mississippi $34,937

Top Paying Cities for Direct Support Assistants

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:

Adamsville: $41,284
Albion: $40,598
Ashaway: $41,440

Adamsville, RI $41,284 Albion, RI $40,598 Ashaway, RI $41,440 Barrington, RI $40,598 Block Island, RI $41,225 Bradford, RI $41,413 Bristol, RI $40,559 Carolina, RI $41,076

Charlestown, RI $41,119 Chepachet, RI $40,520 Clayville, RI $40,559 Coventry, RI $40,520 West Greenwich, RI $40,492 East Greenwich, RI $40,547 Exeter, RI $41,413 Fiskeville, RI $40,598

Forestdale, RI $40,559 Foster, RI $40,492 Glendale, RI $40,492 Greene, RI $40,947 Greenville, RI $40,598 Harmony, RI $40,586 Harrisville, RI $40,520 Hope, RI $40,598

Hope Valley, RI $41,440 Hopkinton, RI $41,452 Jamestown, RI $41,037 Kenyon, RI $41,401 Little Compton, RI $41,268 Manville, RI $40,598 Mapleville, RI $40,492 Newport, RI $41,045

Middletown, RI $41,217 North Kingstown, RI $40,480 North Scituate, RI $40,586 Oakland, RI $40,531 Pascoag, RI $40,508 Pawtucket, RI $40,598 Central Falls, RI $40,598 Cumberland, RI $40,598

Lincoln, RI $40,598 Portsmouth, RI $40,880 Prudence Island, RI $40,520 Rockville, RI $41,452 Saunderstown, RI $41,060 Shannock, RI $41,389 Slatersville, RI $40,559 Slocum, RI $41,060

Tiverton, RI $41,295 Wakefield, RI $41,017 Kingston, RI $41,025 Narragansett, RI $41,033 Peace Dale, RI $41,017 Warren, RI $40,586 Warwick, RI $40,598 Westerly, RI $41,464

West Kingston, RI $41,049 West Warwick, RI $40,598 Wood River Junction, RI $41,413 Woonsocket, RI $40,559 North Smithfield, RI $40,586 Wyoming, RI $41,401 Providence, RI $40,598 Cranston, RI $40,598

North Providence, RI $40,598 East Providence, RI $40,598 Riverside, RI $40,598 Rumford, RI $40,598 Smithfield, RI $40,598 Johnston, RI $40,598

Direct Support Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Direct Support Assistant'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

$37,422

Average $40,900/year

$44,568

$3,118

Average $3,408/month

$3,714

$720

Average $787/week

$857

$18

Average $20/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$44,568	$3,714	$857	$21
Average	$40,900	$3,408	$787	$20
25th Percentile	$37,422	$3,118	$720	$18

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