The median Caregiver salary is $17.50 per hour, or $36,400 per year, based on 42,150 job postings across 103 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$17.50
Median hourly
$36,400
Annual salary
$15-$22
Pay range
103
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Caregiver earns $17.50/hr, with most posted roles landing between $16.00 and $19.50/hr.
Recent posted pay is steady, with the last 30 days showing 0% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Springfield, ILLINOIS is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Longview, TEXAS sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
0%
Current median: $18.00/hr
Prior period: $18.00/hr
Job openings
+8.8%
11,583 recent postings
Previous period: 10,646 postings
Daily pay signal
$18.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Caregiver postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is holding steady across recent listings at about $18.00/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$14.50
$30,160/yr
Median
$17.50
$36,400/yr
Top earners
$21.50
$44,720/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $18.00/hr | 11,120 |
Mar 2026 | $18.00/hr | 11,109 |
Feb 2026 | $18.00/hr | 3,903 |
Jan 2026 | $17.50/hr | 5,651 |
Dec 2025 | $17.00/hr | 8,559 |
Nov 2025 | $17.50/hr | 1,808 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
407 postings · 78 companies
$13.00
$12-$15
119 postings · 26 companies
$18.00
$18-$20
1,460 postings · 201 companies
$17.00
$16-$19
157 postings · 33 companies
$14.50
$13-$15
4,512 postings · 600 companies
$20.00
$19-$22
1,036 postings · 178 companies
$19.50
$19-$21
905 postings · 93 companies
$17.50
$17-$19
85 postings · 20 companies
$16.50
$16-$18
Estimated from national data
~$17.45
—
1,421 postings · 287 companies
$17.00
$16-$18
958 postings · 217 companies
$15.00
$14-$16
150 postings · 25 companies
$21.00
$19-$25
270 postings · 80 companies
$17.50
$16-$19
1,537 postings · 210 companies
$18.50
$17-$19
996 postings · 154 companies
$15.50
$16-$17
213 postings · 45 companies
$17.00
$17-$18
155 postings · 39 companies
$16.50
$15-$18
317 postings · 71 companies
$16.00
$15-$18
164 postings · 42 companies
$13.50
$12-$14
68 postings · 33 companies
$20.50
$20-$22
494 postings · 125 companies
$18.00
$17-$20
833 postings · 105 companies
$20.00
$20-$21
1,126 postings · 209 companies
$16.50
$16-$18
943 postings · 138 companies
$19.50
$19-$21
110 postings · 31 companies
$12.50
$11-$14
386 postings · 96 companies
$17.00
$16-$18
72 postings · 15 companies
$17.50
$18-$18
297 postings · 57 companies
$17.00
$17-$18
205 postings · 56 companies
$17.00
$16-$19
233 postings · 31 companies
$19.00
$19-$20
600 postings · 79 companies
$20.00
$18-$22
163 postings · 52 companies
$16.50
$15-$18
509 postings · 91 companies
$19.50
$19-$21
722 postings · 140 companies
$16.00
$15-$17
26 postings · 16 companies
$18.50
$17-$20
1,329 postings · 192 companies
$17.00
$16-$18
147 postings · 32 companies
$14.50
$15-$17
842 postings · 159 companies
$20.50
$20-$22
2,224 postings · 324 companies
$16.00
$15-$18
40 postings · 13 companies
$19.50
$17-$20
1,049 postings · 185 companies
$15.50
$14-$16
73 postings · 16 companies
$18.50
$18-$20
1,005 postings · 135 companies
$16.00
$15-$17
2,571 postings · 368 companies
$15.00
$14-$17
427 postings · 85 companies
$16.50
$16-$17
52 postings · 16 companies
$19.00
$19-$21
887 postings · 152 companies
$17.50
$16-$19
1,538 postings · 220 companies
$22.00
$21-$24
150 postings · 34 companies
$14.50
$14-$16
1,456 postings · 315 companies
$17.50
$17-$19
30 postings · 10 companies
$18.00
$17-$21
Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Caregiver salaries.
Springfield
Illinois · 11 postings
$25.50/hr
Ca
Us · 28 postings
$24.25/hr
Redmond
Washington · 20 postings
$23.75/hr
Kapolei
Hawaii · 12 postings
$23.75/hr
Los Altos
California · 12 postings
$23.50/hr
Longview
Texas · 24 postings
$11.00/hr
Athens
Texas · 21 postings
$11.00/hr
Baytown
Texas · 12 postings
$11.00/hr
Beaumont
Texas · 18 postings
$11.50/hr
Cleveland
Texas · 11 postings
$11.50/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Caregiver positions.
Shivoo
12 postings
$31.00/hr
Lavish Royalty Home Care
7 postings
$31.00/hr
Child Care Aware Of America
6 postings
$28.25/hr
Sage Eldercare Solutions
7 postings
$28.00/hr
Haddon Home Care Llc
48 postings
$27.50/hr
Elder Care
5 postings
$10.50/hr
Autumn Senior Services
5 postings
$11.00/hr
Hickory Creek Home Care
9 postings
$11.00/hr
Monarch Care Services
10 postings
$11.50/hr
Mimac Health Services, Inc
5 postings
$11.50/hr
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| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Caregiver | 8,889 | $17.50/hr |
| Care For Family Or Friends And Earn! Flexible Caregiver Roles In Arizona | 401 | $16.00/hr |
| At Home Caregiver | 98 | $14.50/hr |
| Caregiver - 4 Ways To Start - Hiring Now | 45 | $17.00/hr |
| Bilingual Caregiver | 41 | $18.50/hr |
| Assisted Living Caregiver | 23 | $19.00/hr |
| Calling All Dsps, Caregivers & Home Aides – Union (autism Support) | 22 | $21.50/hr |
| $21-$22/hour Md In-home Caregiver | 19 | $21.50/hr |
| Al Caregiver | 15 | $18.50/hr |
| Behavioral Health Caregiver | 15 | $26.50/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Caregiver salaries.
FAQ
The median Caregiver salary is $17.50 per hour, or $36,400 annually. Pay ranges from $14.50/hr (10th percentile) to $21.50/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 42,150 job postings, the highest paying states for Caregivers include Washington, Hawaii, Maine. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 42,150 Caregiver job postings across 103 states, from 5298 different healthcare employers.
Caregiver pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Caregiver pay is currently stable. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates remained stable.
Caregiver pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $2.00 to $4.00 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Springfield offer $25.50/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $11.00/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Caregivers typically earn around $14.50 to $16.00 per hour ($30,160 to $33,280 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $17.50/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 42,150 active postings with listed compensation for Caregiver. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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