Direct Care & Residential Services
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Salary
DSPs serving people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Southern California nonprofit sector · updated July 07, 2026.
$41,600
Median posted salary
$41,600
25th percentile
$43,680
75th percentile
23
Salary observations
21
Open right now
Most postings for this role are hourly; median posted rate is $20.00/hour.
By county
| County | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 8 | $43,160 |
| San Diego | 10 | $41,600 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): Orange (3), Riverside (2).
By employer budget size
| Employer Budget Size | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| $20M-$50M | 12 | $41,600 |
| $100M+ | 7 | $42,640 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): $10M-$20M (4).
By nonprofit subsector
| Nonprofit Subsector | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Human Services | 13 | $41,600 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): Religion-Related (1), Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations (2).
By seniority
| Seniority | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Staff | 18 | $41,600 |
Not shown (fewer than 5 observations): Specialist (1), Lead (1), Intern/Trainee (2), Assistant/Aide (1).
Organizations hiring now
| Organization | Open postings |
|---|---|
| Easterseals of Southern California | 7 |
| Toward Maximum Independence | 5 |
| The Arc of San Diego | 4 |
| AbilityFirst | 2 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Southern California | 2 |
| TERi | 1 |
Organization links to one current open posting for this role; orgs with multiple openings show only one example.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Median |
|---|---|
| Residential Support Staff | $42,640 |
| Life Skills Coach / Community Coach | $43,680 |