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Developmental aide salary
Average developmental aide salary
$43,780
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Average developmental aide salary by state
Highest paying states for developmental aides
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $53,906 | $25.92 |
| 2 | Maine | $49,076 | $23.59 |
| 3 | Michigan | $47,367 | $22.77 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $48,249 | $23.20 |
| 5 | West Virginia | $44,744 | $21.51 |
| 6 | Illinois | $47,880 | $23.02 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $45,686 | $21.96 |
| 8 | Delaware | $45,910 | $22.07 |
| 9 | Iowa | $43,125 | $20.73 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $47,881 | $23.02 |
| 11 | Alaska | $48,337 | $23.24 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $49,013 | $23.56 |
| 13 | New York | $46,319 | $22.27 |
| 14 | Virginia | $49,597 | $23.84 |
| 15 | Kentucky | $43,177 | $20.76 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $44,032 | $21.17 |
| 17 | Vermont | $46,785 | $22.49 |
| 18 | Maryland | $48,578 | $23.35 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $44,645 | $21.46 |
| 20 | Indiana | $40,905 | $19.67 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $40,220 | $19.34 |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $49,918 | $24.00 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $40,938 | $19.68 |
| 24 | Kansas | $40,161 | $19.31 |
| 25 | Montana | $40,843 | $19.64 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $42,206 | $20.29 |
| 27 | Oregon | $44,186 | $21.24 |
| 28 | Washington | $44,990 | $21.63 |
| 29 | California | $47,392 | $22.78 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $40,956 | $19.69 |
| 31 | Texas | $40,822 | $19.63 |
| 32 | Nevada | $41,897 | $20.14 |
| 33 | Georgia | $40,618 | $19.53 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $37,370 | $17.97 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $37,965 | $18.25 |
| 36 | Minnesota | $37,106 | $17.84 |
| 37 | Ohio | $37,825 | $18.19 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $40,157 | $19.31 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $37,425 | $17.99 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $41,113 | $19.77 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $36,626 | $17.61 |
| 42 | Idaho | $36,455 | $17.53 |
| 43 | Missouri | $35,548 | $17.09 |
| 44 | Utah | $36,350 | $17.48 |
| 45 | Arizona | $35,960 | $17.29 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $33,600 | $16.15 |
| 47 | Colorado | $35,765 | $17.19 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $34,550 | $16.61 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $34,778 | $16.72 |
| 50 | Alabama | $33,154 | $15.94 |
| 51 | Florida | $31,195 | $15.00 |
Developmental aide salary details
A developmental aide's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $57,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a developmental aide's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $57,000 | $4,750 | $27 |
| 75th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
| Average | $43,780 | $3,648 | $21 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| 10th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
Highest paying developmental aide jobs
The highest paying types of developmental aides are developmental specialist, direct support specialist, and residence counselor.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence Counselor | $34,931 | $2,911 | $16.79 | 78,872 |
| Direct Care Counselor | $33,422 | $2,785 | $16.07 | 123,519 |
| Direct Support Staff | $31,268 | $2,606 | $15.03 | 182,001 |
| Direct Care Worker | $29,343 | $2,445 | $14.11 | 140,788 |
| Direct Support Professional | $32,077 | $2,673 | $15.42 | 142,034 |
| Direct Care Provider | $29,470 | $2,456 | $14.17 | 117,168 |
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Developmental aide salary trends
The average developmental aide salary has risen by $12,551 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average developmental aide earned $31,229 annually, but today, they earn $43,780 a year. That works out to a 26% change in pay for developmental aides over the last decade.
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Average developmental aide salary over time
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Developmental aide salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,800 | $21.05 | +6.8% |
| 2024 | $40,800 | $19.63 | +6.9% |
| 2023 | $38,000 | $18.28 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | $36,600 | $17.58 | +5.1% |
| 2021 | $34,700 | $16.68 | +4.3% |
Recently added developmental aide salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSSI | Certified Developmental Disabilities Aide | Homer Glen, IL | 06/12/2025 | $41,740 |
| Holding Hands OpCo | Developmental Interventionist | Covina, CA | 05/02/2025 | $52,175 |
| Holding Hands OpCo | Developmental Interventionist | Torrance, CA | 04/14/2025 | $52,175 |
| State of New York | Developmental Disabilities Secure Care Treatment Aide 1/Trainee (Ddscta) | Norwich, NY | 04/11/2025 | $67,434 |
| Holdinghandsinc | Developmental Interventionist | Calabasas, CA | 02/17/2025 | $52,175 |
| Holding Hands OpCo | Developmental Interventionist | Whittier, CA | 02/13/2025 | $52,175 |
| State of New York | Developmental Disabilities Secure Care Treatment Aide 1/Trainee (Ddscta) | Norwich, NY | 01/13/2025 | $65,588 |
| Advocates | Awake Overnight Direct Support Staff-Female Only-Developmental Services | Franklin Town, MA | 12/10/2024 | $38,610 |
| Rocky Mountain Human Services | Developmental Interventionist | Denver, CO | 12/09/2024 | $59,184 |
| New York State Civil Service | Developmental Disabilities Secure Care Treatment Aide 1/Trainee (Ddscta) (NY Helps) | Norwich, NY | 10/11/2024 | $65,588 |
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