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Job outlook for live in caregivers in the United States
Live in caregiver job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected live in caregiver job growth rate is 36% from 2018-2028.
About 1,185,800 new jobs for live in caregivers are projected over the next decade.
Live in caregiver salaries have increased 26% for live in caregivers in the last 5 years.
There are over 58,494 live in caregivers currently employed in the United States.
There are 71,484 active live in caregiver job openings in the US.
The average live in caregiver salary is $36,855.
Are live in caregiver jobs in demand?
Live in caregiver job and salary trends over time
Live in caregiver jobs over time
Live in caregiver job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 58,494 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 10,882 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 109,341 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 240,186 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 221,038 | 0.07% |
Average live in caregiver salary over time
Live in caregiver salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,855 | $17.72 | +7.2% |
| 2024 | $34,365 | $16.52 | +7.4% |
| 2023 | $32,006 | $15.39 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | $30,780 | $14.80 | +5.4% |
| 2021 | $29,208 | $14.04 | +4.5% |
Live in caregiver jobs by state
Most common states for live in caregivers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 3,656 | 29% |
| 2 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,379 | 15% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 147 | 14% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 892 | 13% |
| 5 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 539 | 13% |
| 6 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 453 | 13% |
| 7 | New York | 19,849,399 | 2,163 | 11% |
| 8 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,414 | 11% |
| 9 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 662 | 10% |
| 10 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 199 | 10% |
| 11 | Delaware | 961,939 | 94 | 10% |
| 12 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 937 | 9% |
| 13 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 605 | 9% |
| 14 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 527 | 9% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 494 | 9% |
| 16 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 120 | 9% |
| 17 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 972 | 8% |
| 18 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 825 | 8% |
| 19 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 567 | 8% |
| 20 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 419 | 8% |
Most common cities for live in caregivers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northbrook | 9 | 27% | $31,635 |
| 2 | Valparaiso | 5 | 15% | $29,261 |
| 3 | Glenview | 6 | 13% | $31,537 |
| 4 | Wilmette | 3 | 11% | $31,595 |
| 5 | Atlantic City | 2 | 5% | $45,283 |
| 6 | Pasadena | 4 | 3% | $28,656 |
| 7 | Allentown | 2 | 2% | $38,984 |
| 8 | Brockton | 2 | 2% | $53,271 |
| 9 | Anchorage | 4 | 1% | $39,855 |
| 10 | Glendale | 3 | 1% | $28,684 |
| 11 | Sacramento | 3 | 1% | $30,614 |
| 12 | Saint Paul | 3 | 1% | $32,263 |
| 13 | Aurora | 2 | 1% | $30,563 |
| 14 | Los Angeles | 3 | 0% | $28,674 |
| 15 | Philadelphia | 3 | 0% | $37,854 |
Live In Caregiver job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of live in caregiver experts
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Springfield College
Penny Ridenour
Dean of School of Health SciencesOklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
What Live In Caregiver skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Penny Ridenour: To differentiate yourself from the other new professionals entering healthcare after graduation, pay attention to the soft skills employers are looking for. Listening, empathy, and communication skills polish professional persona. Also, developing skills in resiliency will equip new professionals for a growing career in healthcare.
Megan Harvey Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Health ScienceSpringfield College
School of Health Sciences
What skills stand out on Live In Caregiver resumes?
Megan Harvey Ph.D.: Students who plan to go into the health care field need to have both determination and thick skin and the ability to be empathic and understand their patients. We've seen the way health care professionals are being treated change, even just in the past 5 years. It can be a hard balance to walk for health care professionals, to be both firm about evidence-based practice and empathetic and kind to their patients, but it's really the only way to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. I imagine that showing that you have worked in challenging health care situations is one way to show that you're developing this skill on your resume.