Post job

Caregiver assistant salary

Average caregiver assistant salary

$14.65

$30,471 yearly

Entry-level caregiver assistant salary
$23,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Caregiver Assistant Salary

The average salary for a Caregiver Assistant is around $30,471 per year, translating to about $15 per hour. These figures can vary based on factors such as location, experience, and the specific industry in which one is employed.

How Much Does a Caregiver Assistant Make?

Understanding salary ranges is crucial for both current and prospective caregivers. For instance, entry-level positions typically start lower, while experienced caregivers can earn significantly more. It's essential to consider the state's cost of living as well, as this can impact actual earnings.

Where Can a Caregiver Assistant Earn More?

Caregiver Assistants in urban areas often earn higher wages compared to those in rural settings. Additionally, certain industries, such as healthcare facilities and private home care services, tend to offer better compensation packages. By comparing salaries across different states, you can pinpoint where the highest earning opportunities exist.

Average Caregiver Assistant Salary by State

  • California: $35,000
  • New York: $33,000
  • Texas: $28,000

In conclusion, the role of a Caregiver Assistant offers various financial opportunities. By evaluating state and industry-specific data, you can make informed choices about your career in this rewarding field.

On this page
Caregiver assistant salary by: 

Let Zippi find your next caregiver assistant job

Floating question marks illustration

Let Zippi find your next caregiver assistant job

Floating question marks illustration

Where can a Caregiver Assistant earn more?

Compare salary by location
Vs
52k
32k
12k
-8k
Columbus, OH$35,777
The Colony, TX$21,640
Compare salary by company
Vs
59k
39k
19k
-1k
The Center for Enriched Living$35,866
Open Arms$28,945

Average caregiver assistant salary by state

The average caregiver assistant salary in Alaska, Maine, and Idaho are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average caregiver assistant salary states are South Carolina, Louisiana, and Arkansas.

  • State view
  • County view
Average salary:

Highest paying states for caregivers assistant

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Maine$37,898$18.22
2Massachusetts$34,687$16.68
3Michigan$32,129$15.45
4New Jersey$34,301$16.49
5Idaho$36,706$17.65
6Connecticut$32,912$15.82
7Washington$36,166$17.39
8Rhode Island$32,248$15.50
9Alaska$38,578$18.55
10Wisconsin$31,137$14.97
11New York$32,660$15.70
12Oregon$34,041$16.37
13New Hampshire$36,222$17.41
14Vermont$35,676$17.15
15Minnesota$29,513$14.19
16Pennsylvania$28,261$13.59
17Montana$29,642$14.25
18South Dakota$30,922$14.87
19West Virginia$28,009$13.47
20Ohio$27,560$13.25
21North Dakota$27,835$13.38
22Illinois$29,085$13.98
23Wyoming$29,524$14.19
24Iowa$28,293$13.60
25Delaware$28,700$13.80
26California$32,133$15.45
27Colorado$29,795$14.32
28Indiana$26,040$12.52
29Hawaii$32,147$15.46
30Kentucky$27,257$13.10
31Nevada$28,627$13.76
32Utah$28,929$13.91
33Maryland$29,943$14.40
34District of Columbia$30,607$14.71
35Missouri$25,717$12.36
36New Mexico$25,988$12.49
37Arizona$27,006$12.98
38Nebraska$27,029$12.99
39Tennessee$24,026$11.55
40Kansas$25,825$12.42
41North Carolina$23,826$11.45
42Virginia$26,094$12.55
43Florida$23,322$11.21
44Georgia$23,741$11.41
45Oklahoma$23,302$11.20
46Arkansas$21,785$10.47
47South Carolina$22,968$11.04
48Mississippi$21,158$10.17
49Texas$21,657$10.41
50Louisiana$21,973$10.56
51Alabama$21,007$10.10

Highest paying cities for caregivers assistant

The highest-paying cities for caregivers assistant are Spokane, WA, Chico, CA, and Portland, OR.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Spokane, WA$35,777$17.20
2Chico, CA$34,211$16.45
3Portland, OR$34,133$16.41
4West Windsor, NJ$34,014$16.35
5Appleton, WI$32,146$15.45
6Holland, MI$31,741$15.26
7Boulder, CO$29,994$14.42
8Gurnee, IL$29,755$14.31
9Maplewood, MN$29,534$14.20
10Dover, DE$28,299$13.61
11Peoria, AZ$27,156$13.06
12Charlotte, NC$23,477$11.29
13The Colony, TX$21,640$10.40

Caregivers Assistant are the most in-demand in these five cities:

  1. Spokane, WA
  2. Chico, CA
  3. Portland, OR
  4. Appleton, WI
  5. Boulder, CO

Caregiver assistant salary details

A caregiver assistant's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $39,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average caregiver assistant salary graph
Average caregiver assistant salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a caregiver assistant's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$39,000$3,250$19
75th Percentile$34,000$2,833$16
Average$30,471$2,539$15
25th Percentile$26,000$2,167$13
10th Percentile$23,000$1,917$11

Highest paying caregiver assistant jobs

The highest paying types of caregivers assistant are personal assistant, assistant, and elderly caregiver.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Attending, Ambulatory Care$29,626$2,469$14.24169,412
Companion$29,246$2,437$14.0675,753
Home Health Aid$27,249$2,271$13.10248,490
Sitter$28,724$2,394$13.8185,152
Baby Sitter$30,972$2,581$14.8919,382
Care Provider$29,652$2,471$14.26169,562

Which companies pay caregivers assistant the most?

Caregiver assistant salaries at The Center for Enriched Living and Solera are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average caregiver assistant salary at companies like Kettering Health Network and Ridgeview are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1The Center for Enriched Living$35,866$17.24
2Solera$34,591$16.63
3Kettering Health Network$33,034$15.88
4Ridgeview$32,558$15.65
5American Senior Benefits$31,911$15.34
6Bridge Investment Group$31,352$15.07
7Denton County$30,559$14.69
8Sunrise Senior Living Management Inc$30,384$14.61
9Franklin$30,278$14.56
10Maravilla Foundation$30,245$14.54
11Silverado$29,941$14.39
12Three Pillars Senior Living Communities$29,756$14.31
13Augustana Care$29,589$14.23
14WesleyLife$29,510$14.19
15HOM Furniture$29,441$14.15
16Balfour Senior Living$29,321$14.10
17Five Star Senior Living$29,232$14.05
18Sonida Senior Living$29,018$13.95
19BrightStar Care$28,948$13.92
20Open Arms$28,945$13.92

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$32,000$31,600$31,200$30,800$30,400$30,000
MaleFemale

Caregiver Assistant salary by industry

The average caregiver assistant salary varies across industries:

  • The average caregiver assistant salary in the non profits industry is $30,737, the highest of any industry.
  • The average caregiver assistant salary in the finance industry is $27,799.
  • Caregivers assistant in the government industry earn an average salary of $27,097, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for caregivers assistant

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Non Profits$30,737$14.78
2Professional$27,799$13.36
3Health Care$27,684$13.31
4Government$27,097$13.03

High paying caregiver assistant jobs

Caregiver assistant salary trends

The average caregiver assistant salary has risen by $8,736 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average caregiver assistant earned $21,735 annually, but today, they earn $30,471 a year. That works out to a 26% change in pay for caregivers assistant over the last decade.

Compare caregiver assistant salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average caregiver assistant salary over time

Compare caregiver assistant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Caregiver assistant salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$30,500$14.65+6.8%
2024$28,400$13.66+6.9%
2023$26,500$12.72+3.8%
2022$25,400$12.23+5.1%
2021$24,100$11.61+4.3%

Recently added caregiver assistant salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
MBK Real EstateAssisted Living-CaregiverLa Mesa, CA06/30/2025$37,566
Washington Odd Fellows HomeCaregiver-Assisted LivingWalla Walla, WA06/29/2025$36,001
All Ways Caring HomecareAssisted Living Caregiver/Group HomeWasilla, AK06/29/2025$46,436
Bethany VillageAssisted Living CaregiverCenterville, OH06/27/2025$35,479
Aspen Ridge Residences of LehiAssisted Living Caregiver NOCLehi, UT06/26/2025$33,392
Erickson Senior LivingCaregiver-Assisted Living/Memory CareHighlands Ranch, CO06/25/2025$40,697
Green Lea Senior LivingAssisted Living Caregiver-or PRNDecorah, IA06/22/2025$31,305
Martha & Mary Health ServicesCaregiver (Nac/Hca/Nar)-Assisted Living-Bay Vista CommonsBremerton, WA06/21/2025$40,467
South Hill Village Assisted Living and Memory CareAssisted Living HCA CaregiverSpokane, WA06/21/2025$37,566
Ivy LivingCaregiver Asst. LivingFullerton, CA06/20/2025$36,523

Caregiver assistant salary FAQs

Search for caregiver assistant jobs

Browse personal care and attendants jobs