Question 1

How long does it take to become a Direct Care Worker?

Accepted Answer

It takes 3 years of professional experience to become a direct care worker. That is the time it takes to learn specific direct care worker skills, but does not account for time spent in formal education.

Question 2

What is a good starting salary for a Direct Care Worker?

Accepted Answer

A good starting salary for a direct care worker is $20,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a direct care worker in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for direct care workers is $27,448, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a direct care worker can vary by state.

Question 3

Can a direct care worker make 100k?

Accepted Answer

No, you cannot make $100,000 per year as a direct care worker. It is highly unlikely to earn over $100k because the average annual salary for a direct care worker is $27,448. Even direct care workers in higher-paid positions do not typically earn more than $36,000 per year.

Question 4

What percentage of Direct Care Workers are female?

Accepted Answer

76.9% of direct care workers are female in the United States. This is -0.7 percentage points lower than last year. Additionally, the percentage of female direct care workers has decreased by -3.8 percentage points since 2010. That means there are a total of 57,191 female direct care workers in the U.S. and 17,180 male direct care workers in the United States. Note that Zippia's estimate accounts only for the 74,371 people with the specific job title of direct care worker and doesn't include grouping similar job titles, or people with potentially similar credentialing.

Frequently asked questions about direct care workers

Questions about becoming a direct care worker

How long does it take to become a Direct Care Worker?

Questions about direct care worker salaries

What is a good starting salary for a Direct Care Worker?

Questions about direct care worker jobs

Can a direct care worker make 100k?

Questions about direct care worker demographics

What percentage of Direct Care Workers are female?