▼8%
$12.69
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$10.21
MEDIAN
$12.69
90%
$16.64
The average hourly pay for a Direct Support Professional is $12.69 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$10 - $17
Bonus
$0 - $400
Total Pay
$23k - $35k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Direct Support Professionals?
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What Do Direct Support Professionals Do?
Direct Support Professional Tasks
- Maintain records of patient care, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Administer or supervise self-administration of medication.
- Foster increased community and social integration.
- Support the development of behavioral and social skills.
- Provide assistance with daily tasks including personal care, transportation, health maintenance, and household chores.
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Common Health Benefits for a Direct Support Professional
Medical
50%
Dental
40%
Vision
40%
None
50%
Gender Breakdown for Direct Support Professionals
Female
75.0%
Male
25.0%
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FAQs About Direct Support Professionals
What is the highest pay for Direct Support Professionals?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Direct Support Professional is $16.64 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Direct Support Professionals?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Direct Support Professional is $10.21 / hour
How can Direct Support Professionals increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Direct Support Professional is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Direct Support Professional that oversees more junior Direct Support Professionals, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.