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Job outlook for senior caregivers in the United States
Senior caregiver job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior caregiver job growth rate is 36% from 2018-2028.
About 1,185,800 new jobs for senior caregivers are projected over the next decade.
Senior caregiver salaries have increased 26% for senior caregivers in the last 5 years.
There are over 14,161 senior caregivers currently employed in the United States.
There are 67,227 active senior caregiver job openings in the US.
The average senior caregiver salary is $28,771.
Are senior caregiver jobs in demand?
Yes, senior caregiver jobs are in demand. Senior caregiver demand is projected to grow 36% from 2018 to 2028.
Senior caregiver job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of senior caregiver jobs and the average senior caregiver salary over time.
Senior caregiver jobs over time
Senior caregiver job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,161 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,634 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 20,560 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 58,146 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 53,511 | 0.02% |
Average senior caregiver salary over time
Senior caregiver salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,771 | $13.83 | +7.2% |
| 2024 | $26,827 | $12.90 | +7.4% |
| 2023 | $24,986 | $12.01 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | $24,029 | $11.55 | +5.4% |
| 2021 | $22,801 | $10.96 | +4.5% |
Senior caregiver jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of senior caregiver job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where senior caregivers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for senior caregivers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 3,461 | 27% |
| 2 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 586 | 16% |
| 3 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,343 | 15% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 151 | 14% |
| 5 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,396 | 11% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 770 | 11% |
| 7 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 442 | 11% |
| 8 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,957 | 10% |
| 9 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 954 | 10% |
| 10 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 630 | 9% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 601 | 9% |
| 12 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 192 | 9% |
| 13 | Delaware | 961,939 | 85 | 9% |
| 14 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 892 | 8% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 786 | 8% |
| 16 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 515 | 8% |
| 17 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 427 | 8% |
| 18 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 533 | 7% |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 411 | 7% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 92 | 7% |
Most common cities for senior caregivers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fallbrook | 3 | 10% | $29,395 |
| 2 | Inglewood | 5 | 5% | $29,689 |
| 3 | Burnsville | 3 | 5% | $28,968 |
| 4 | Chapel Hill | 3 | 5% | $24,140 |
| 5 | Saint Paul | 13 | 4% | $29,157 |
| 6 | Albany | 3 | 3% | $29,877 |
| 7 | Carlsbad | 3 | 3% | $29,407 |
| 8 | Overland Park | 4 | 2% | $29,761 |
| 9 | Charleston | 3 | 2% | $20,414 |
| 10 | Escondido | 3 | 2% | $29,344 |
| 11 | San Diego | 10 | 1% | $29,332 |
| 12 | Minneapolis | 5 | 1% | $29,167 |
| 13 | Aurora | 3 | 1% | $27,452 |
| 14 | Los Angeles | 5 | 0% | $29,710 |
| 15 | Philadelphia | 4 | 0% | $26,767 |