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Job outlook for direct care supervisors in the United States
Are direct care supervisor jobs in demand?
Yes, direct care supervisor jobs are in demand. Direct care supervisor demand is projected to grow 36% from 2018 to 2028.
Direct care supervisor job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of direct care supervisor jobs and the average direct care supervisor salary over time.
Direct care supervisor jobs over time
Direct care supervisor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,724 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,693 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 6,505 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 13,338 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 12,275 | 0.00% |
Average direct care supervisor salary over time
Direct care supervisor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,451 | $17.04 | +7.2% |
| 2024 | $33,055 | $15.89 | +7.4% |
| 2023 | $30,786 | $14.80 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | $29,607 | $14.23 | +5.4% |
| 2021 | $28,095 | $13.51 | +4.5% |
Direct care supervisor jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of direct care supervisor job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where direct care supervisors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for direct care supervisors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,490 | 27% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 252 | 26% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 165 | 22% |
| 4 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 649 | 21% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 144 | 21% |
| 6 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 253 | 19% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 187 | 18% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,141 | 17% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 145 | 17% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 116 | 16% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 902 | 15% |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 892 | 15% |
| 13 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 274 | 15% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 201 | 15% |
| 15 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 86 | 15% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,797 | 14% |
| 17 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,430 | 14% |
| 18 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,362 | 14% |
| 19 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 977 | 14% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 88 | 14% |
Most common cities for direct care supervisors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northampton | 2 | 7% | $33,897 |
| 2 | Malden | 1 | 2% | $33,390 |
| 3 | Muncie | 1 | 1% | $32,248 |
| 4 | Worcester | 1 | 1% | $33,768 |
| 5 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $29,851 |
| 6 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $31,373 |
| 7 | Portland | 1 | 0% | $41,463 |
| 8 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $36,971 |
| 9 | Stockton | 1 | 0% | $41,304 |