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Direct Support Worker Hourly Rate

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Updated: 25 May 2013

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Support Worker Salary

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Direct Support Staff Salary, Disability Support Worker Salary, Dsp Salary

Direct Support Worker 2013 Total Pay (?

XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey.

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$17,138 - $35,681

(Median)

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MEDIAN: $23,740

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National Pay Data

	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$7	$14	$21
Hourly Rate	$8.16 - $15.51
Overtime	$0.00 - $18.62

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$14K	$28K	$42K
Bonus	$0.00 - $206.08
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$17,138 - $35,681
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 25 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 43

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Direct Support Worker Job Listings

PT NCA Direct Support Worker/CNA

Mar 29

CareCycle Solutions - Opelousas, LA

all times. The Direct Support Worker will implement... in the orientation of new Direct Support Workers personnel. Perform Direct Support Services: Observe... - Indeed

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Direct Support Professional – Respite Worker, (Family Program) Saratoga, NY

Mar 25

Wildwood Programs. - New York, NY

Promotes independence and self-esteem to individuals with developmental disabilities in Wildwood operated in the consumer and family home. We are looking for an... - Indeed

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Direct Support Professional (Direct Care Worker)

May 09

Sycamore Services - Indianapolis, IN

for people with disabilities. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) assist others who need extra help in order to be self-sufficient. DSPs provide this support... - Indeed

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Direct Support Worker Tasks

Check patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs or automobiles, and with dressing and grooming.
Maintain records of patient care, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
Change bed linens, wash and iron patients' laundry, and clean patients' quarters.
Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.

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Companies and Industries for Direct Support Worker Salaries

Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Health Care	$8.73 - $13.48
Home Health Care	$8.40 - $13.73
Human Services Agency	$8.77 - $13.86
Disability Services	$8.51 - $12.92
Residential Care or Assisted Living Facility	$8.70 - $12.73

Popular Employers

Hourly Rate

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Key Statistics for Direct Support Worker Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 68%			Male 32%
Hourly Rate:	$8.33 - $10.95			$10.81 - $12.72

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

53%

5-9 years

12%

10-19 years

23%

20 years or more

Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 53%		Dental: 45%
	Vision: 37%		None: 42%

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