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Direct Support Professional / Caregiver salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 21 open job postings for Direct Support Professional / Caregiver roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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

Newest Direct Support Professional / Caregiver postings in California

  1. Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver – Spanish-Speaking PreferredNew Peak Direct Care · California · $20.00–$22.00/hr · Posted Nov 3, 2026
  2. Direct Support Professional CaregiveriDiscover SLS · Santa Monica, CA · $20.00–$24.00/hr · Posted Nov 3, 2026
  3. Experienced Direct Support Professional (DSP) / CaregiverHelping Hands Suported Living · San Diego, CA · $22.00/hr · Posted Oct 30, 2026
  4. Direct Support Professional CaregiveriDiscover SLS · Santa Monica, CA · $20.00–$24.00/hr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
  5. Direct Support Professional/ Caregiver - Canada HillRLNR Enterprises · Antioch, CA · $19.50/hr · Posted Oct 12, 2026
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Direct Support Professional / Caregiver pay in other places

  1. United States$17.50/hr ($36.4K/yr) median, $15.38–$21.00/hr typical, 172 postingsUnited States: middle half $15.38–$21.00/hr, median $17.50/hr ($36.4K/yr)
  2. Texas$10.00/hr ($20.8K/yr) median, $10.00–$10.00/hr typical, 21 postingsTexas: middle half $10.00–$10.00/hr, median $10.00/hr ($20.8K/yr)
  3. Indiana$15.88/hr ($33K/yr) median, $15.38–$16.50/hr typical, 16 postingsIndiana: middle half $15.38–$16.50/hr, median $15.88/hr ($33K/yr)
  4. North Carolina$15.75/hr ($32.8K/yr) median, $15.75–$16.20/hr typical, 10 postingsNorth Carolina: middle half $15.75–$16.20/hr, median $15.75/hr ($32.8K/yr)
  5. New Jersey$28.00/hr ($58.2K/yr) median, $19.85–$28.00/hr typical, 9 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $19.85–$28.00/hr, median $28.00/hr ($58.2K/yr)
  6. Maryland$21.00/hr ($43.7K/yr) median, $21.00–$21.00/hr typical, 9 postingsMaryland: middle half $21.00–$21.00/hr, median $21.00/hr ($43.7K/yr)
  7. Ohio$18.00/hr ($37.4K/yr) median, $16.00–$18.10/hr typical, 8 postingsOhio: middle half $16.00–$18.10/hr, median $18.00/hr ($37.4K/yr)
  8. Louisiana$11.75/hr ($24.4K/yr) median, $11.75–$11.75/hr typical, 8 postingsLouisiana: middle half $11.75–$11.75/hr, median $11.75/hr ($24.4K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver make in California?

The median posted base pay for Direct Support Professional / Caregiver jobs in California is $23.00/hr ($47.8K/yr), from 21 job postings with pay at 5 companies.

What is the typical Direct Support Professional / Caregiver pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $23.00–$24.85/hr. The top 10% list $51.7K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $45.8K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Direct Support Professional / Caregiver jobs?

The median here is $23.00/hr ($47.8K/yr), against $18.00/hr ($37.4K/yr) across all 208 postings for the role.

How many Direct Support Professional / Caregiver jobs in California list pay?

21 open postings at 5 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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