Direct Care Worker Salary in Houston, Texas

Direct Care Worker Salary in Houston, TX

How much does a Direct Care Worker make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Direct Care Worker in Houston, TX is $35,413. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $31,733 to a high of $41,875, with most professionals earning between $33,487 and $38,795.

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Direct Care Worker Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Direct Care Worker Salary $31,733 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Direct Care Worker Salary $33,487 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Direct Care Worker Salary $35,413 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Direct Care Worker Salary $38,795 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Direct Care Worker Salary $41,875 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $33,487 10% $31,733 90% $41,875 75% $38,795 $35,413 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Direct Care Worker


    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Nursing Assistant - Non-certified

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Direct Care Worker in Houston, TX. The base salary for Direct Care Worker ranges from $33,487 to $38,795 with the average base salary of $35,413. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $33,487 to $38,795 with the average total cash compensation of $35,413.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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