BrightStar Care direct support professional salary

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Average BrightStar Care direct support professional salary

$15.42hourly

$28,840 yearly

Entry-level BrightStar Care direct support professional salary

$19,000 yearly

Updated April 5, 2024

How much does BrightStar Care pay direct support professionals?

The average salary for BrightStar Care direct support professionals is $28,840 per year. BrightStar Care direct support professional salaries range between $19,000 to $41,000 per year. BrightStar Care direct support professionals earn 10% less than the national average salary for direct support professionals of $32,077.

Location impacts how much a direct support professional at BrightStar Care can expect to make. Direct support professionals at BrightStar Care make the most in Bellingham, WA, San Diego, CA, and Eagle, AK.

How much does BrightStar Care pay direct support professionals by location?

BrightStar Care pays direct support professionals the most in Bellingham, WA, San Diego, CA, and Eagle, AK. Additionally, cities like Urban Honolulu and Eugene also report highly competitive salaries for direct support professionals at BrightStar Care.

Direct support professional BrightStar Care salary by location

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Bellingham, WA	$40,063	$19.26
2	San Diego, CA	$39,895	$19.18
3	Eagle, AK	$38,636	$18.57
4	Urban Honolulu, HI	$38,096	$18.32
5	Eugene, OR	$37,440	$18.00
6	Tempe, AZ	$36,133	$17.37
7	Boise, ID	$33,460	$16.09
8	San Antonio, TX	$32,181	$15.47
9	Las Vegas, NV	$31,672	$15.23
10	Milford, MA	$30,961	$14.89

Highest-paid BrightStar Care direct support professionals by job level

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Direct Service Professional	$67,469	$32	-
2	Provider	$42,810	$21	-
3	Community Support Specialist	$36,495	$18	-
4	Direct Support Specialist	$35,690	$17	-
5	Community Integration Specialist	$35,402	$17	-
6	Residence Counselor	$32,801	$16	-
7	Habilitation Specialist	$31,917	$15	-
8	Developmental Aide	$31,548	$15	-
9	Community Living Specialist	$30,896	$15	-
10	Direct Selling Counselor	$30,456	$15	-

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Recent salaries for direct support professionals at brightstar care

Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Experienced Caregivers/Dsp Special Needs Clients-SF, Marin, Peninsula and East Bay	Mill Valley, CA	06/29/2025	$41,740
Experienced Caregivers/Dsp Special Needs Clients-SF, Marin, Peninsula and East Bay	Mill Valley, CA	05/17/2025	$41,740
Experienced Caregivers/Dsp for-Special Needs Patients-and In SF	Mill Valley, CA	04/30/2025	$41,740
Experienced Caregivers/Dsp for-Special Needs Patients-and In SF	Mill Valley, CA	03/30/2025	$41,740
Experienced Caregivers/Dsp for-Special Needs Patients-and In SF	Mill Valley, CA	02/28/2025	$41,740

Direct support professional salary at BrightStar Care competitors

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Signature Healthcare	$48,349	$23	-
2	Life Care Centers of America	$37,380	$18	1
3	Millers Merry Manor	$33,534	$16	-
4	NHC	$31,922	$15	1
5	Delmar Gardens Family	$31,713	$15	-
6	Interim HealthCare	$31,008	$15	41
7	Home Instead	$28,222	$14	3
8	Comfort Keepers	$28,173	$14	18
9	BAYADA Home Health Care	$27,157	$13	292
10	The Good Samaritan Society	$26,211	$13	-
11	Golden Living	$26,038	$13	-
12	Home Health Foundation	$25,879	$12	-
13	Senior Helpers	$25,826	$12	111
14	Visiting Angels	$25,812	$12	68
15	Personal Touch Home Care	$25,639	$12	-
16	At Home Healthcare	$25,362	$12	6
17	CareGivers Home Care	$25,155	$12	3
18	At Home Care	$25,078	$12	-
19	ComForCare	$24,941	$12	29
20	Homewatch CareGivers	$24,719	$12	20

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