Skip to content
applystead.Log inGet started

Applystead salaries · 26 posted pay ranges

Direct Support Associate salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 26 open job postings for Direct Support Associate roles at 5 companies, updated Nov 4, 2026.

Continue with GoogleGet matched to Direct Support Associate jobs

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Direct Support Associate: postings by posted pay26 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 8 bands from $16.00/hr to $24.00/hr. Median $20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr); middle half $19.50–$20.50/hr.Median $20.00/hr$16.00/hr$24.00/hr

Postings per pay band: $16.00/hr–$17.00/hr: 2; $17.00/hr–$18.00/hr: 0; $18.00/hr–$19.00/hr: 1; $19.00/hr–$20.00/hr: 7; $20.00/hr–$21.00/hr: 11; $21.00/hr–$22.00/hr: 1; $22.00/hr–$23.00/hr: 1; $23.00/hr–$24.00/hr: 3.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr) median, $19.50–$20.50/hr typical, 26 postingsEntry level: middle half $19.50–$20.50/hr, median $20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr)

Companies hiring

  1. Easterseals NH$20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr) median, $19.50–$21.00/hr typical, 17 postingsEasterseals NH: middle half $19.50–$21.00/hr, median $20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr)
  2. Mosaic$20.16/hr ($41.9K/yr) median, $20.16–$20.16/hr typical, 4 postingsMosaic: middle half $20.16–$20.16/hr, median $20.16/hr ($41.9K/yr)
  3. The Arc Southern Chesapeake2 postings, too few to show pay
  4. The Arc of NC2 postings, too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Mosaic · $41.9K median, 4 postings
  2. Easterseals NH · $41.6K median, 17 postings

By location

  1. United States$20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr) median, $19.50–$20.50/hr typical, 26 postingsUnited States: middle half $19.50–$20.50/hr, median $20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr)
  2. California$19.50/hr ($40.6K/yr) median, $19.50–$20.00/hr typical, 6 postingsCalifornia: middle half $19.50–$20.00/hr, median $19.50/hr ($40.6K/yr)
  3. New Hampshire$19.50/hr ($40.6K/yr) median, $19.50–$20.50/hr typical, 6 postingsNew Hampshire: middle half $19.50–$20.50/hr, median $19.50/hr ($40.6K/yr)
  4. Connecticut$20.16/hr ($41.9K/yr) median, $20.16–$20.16/hr typical, 5 postingsConnecticut: middle half $20.16–$20.16/hr, median $20.16/hr ($41.9K/yr)

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $20.16/hr ($41.9K/yr) median, $20.16–$20.50/hr typical, from 5 postings.

Newest Direct Support Associate postings

  1. Direct Support Associate (PT only)Mosaic · Connecticut · $20.16/hr · Posted Nov 2, 2026
  2. Direct Support Associate (Medication Certification REQUIRED)Mosaic · Bristol, CT · $20.16/hr · Posted Oct 31, 2026
  3. Direct Support Associate (Part Time)Mosaic · Portland, CT · $20.16/hr · Posted Oct 30, 2026
  4. Direct Support AssociateMosaic · West Hartford, CT · $20.16/hr · Posted Oct 30, 2026
  5. Direct Support AssociateEasterseals NH · Rochester, NH · $24.00/hr · Posted Oct 30, 2026
  6. Want Applystead to find more jobs like these? Start free trial →

Tax AssociateSales AssociateRetail Sales AssociateCustomer Service AssociateWarehouse Associate

Questions and answers

How much does a Direct Support Associate make?

The median posted base pay for Direct Support Associate jobs is $20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr), from 26 job postings with pay at 5 companies.

What is the typical Direct Support Associate pay range?

The middle half of postings list $19.50–$20.50/hr. The top 10% list $47.8K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $39K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Direct Support Associate jobs?

By median posted pay: Mosaic ($41.9K), Easterseals NH ($41.6K).

Free tools and comparisons

Applystead vs Wonderin AIApplystead vs WonsultingOvertime pay calculatorBiweekly paycheck calculatorPersonal brand statement generatorProrated salary calculator

Start free trial