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Parent aide salary
Average parent aide salary
$38,890
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Average parent aide salary by state
Highest paying states for parent aides
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $46,138 | $22.18 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $41,062 | $19.74 |
| 3 | Michigan | $39,672 | $19.07 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $41,971 | $20.18 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $41,953 | $20.17 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $43,136 | $20.74 |
| 7 | Nevada | $45,427 | $21.84 |
| 8 | Maine | $38,046 | $18.29 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $52,934 | $25.45 |
| 10 | Iowa | $36,905 | $17.74 |
| 11 | California | $49,463 | $23.78 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $43,189 | $20.76 |
| 13 | Maryland | $42,580 | $20.47 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $37,951 | $18.25 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $39,503 | $18.99 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $41,935 | $20.16 |
| 17 | Illinois | $38,904 | $18.70 |
| 18 | Oregon | $40,171 | $19.31 |
| 19 | Delaware | $40,170 | $19.31 |
| 20 | Kansas | $35,130 | $16.89 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $33,990 | $16.34 |
| 22 | Washington | $40,821 | $19.63 |
| 23 | Ohio | $35,396 | $17.02 |
| 24 | Alaska | $34,708 | $16.69 |
| 25 | Virginia | $39,288 | $18.89 |
| 26 | Idaho | $36,188 | $17.40 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $31,992 | $15.38 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $32,092 | $15.43 |
| 29 | Indiana | $30,764 | $14.79 |
| 30 | Arizona | $36,713 | $17.65 |
| 31 | Vermont | $33,854 | $16.28 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $32,059 | $15.41 |
| 33 | Montana | $31,036 | $14.92 |
| 34 | Colorado | $35,577 | $17.10 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $30,801 | $14.81 |
| 36 | Rhode Island | $33,132 | $15.93 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $32,683 | $15.71 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $33,309 | $16.01 |
| 39 | Texas | $32,155 | $15.46 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $30,100 | $14.47 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $28,741 | $13.82 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $30,763 | $14.79 |
| 43 | Missouri | $29,739 | $14.30 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $30,838 | $14.83 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $27,360 | $13.15 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $28,567 | $13.73 |
| 47 | Georgia | $26,660 | $12.82 |
| 48 | Utah | $28,410 | $13.66 |
| 49 | Alabama | $26,959 | $12.96 |
| 50 | Florida | $26,423 | $12.70 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $25,754 | $12.38 |
Parent aide salary details
A parent aide's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $55,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a parent aide's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26 |
| 75th Percentile | $47,000 | $3,917 | $23 |
| Average | $38,890 | $3,241 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying parent aide jobs
The highest paying types of parent aides are resident, liaison, and program coordinator.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Coordinator | $40,792 | $3,399 | $19.61 | 55,922 |
| Coordinator | $41,599 | $3,467 | $20.00 | 151,508 |
| Advocate | $39,497 | $3,291 | $18.99 | 74,970 |
| Liaison | $53,737 | $4,478 | $25.84 | 34,074 |
| Family Worker | $36,992 | $3,083 | $17.78 | 101,552 |
| Volunteer Coordinator | $39,894 | $3,324 | $19.18 | 42,569 |
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Parent aide salary trends
The average parent aide salary has risen by $7,809 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average parent aide earned $31,081 annually, but today, they earn $38,890 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for parent aides over the last decade.
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Average parent aide salary over time
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Parent aide salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,900 | $18.70 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $37,900 | $18.23 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $36,500 | $17.55 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $35,800 | $17.22 | +4.0% |
| 2021 | $34,400 | $16.54 | +3.1% |
Recently added parent aide salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kvc Health Systems, Inc. | Parent Aide | Poplar Bluff, MO | 06/16/2025 | $31,305 |
| Cambermentalhealth | Parent Aide | Poplar Bluff, MO | 06/16/2025 | $31,305 |
| National Youth Advocate Program | Parent Aid | Richmond Hill, GA | 05/15/2025 | $41,740 |
| One Family Illinois | Live-In Relief Parent | Chicago, IL | 04/28/2025 | $25,000 |
| National Youth Advocate Program | Parent Aid | Augusta, GA | 04/09/2025 | $41,740 |
| One Family Illinois | Live-In Relief Parent | Chicago, IL | 03/28/2025 | $25,000 |
| Arizona Baptist Children Services | Parent Aide | Phoenix, AZ | 03/14/2025 | $39,653 |
| One Family Illinois | Live-In Relief Parent | Chicago, IL | 02/18/2025 | $25,000 |
| Waypointnh | Parent Aide | Manchester, NH | 02/17/2025 | $45,914 |
| National Youth Advocate Program, NYAP | Parent Aid | Richmond Hill, GA | 02/13/2025 | $41,740 |
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