What are the main factors that influence a Houseparent's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Houseparent?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Houseparent roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Houseparent's salary?

A Houseparent's salary grows with experience: starting around $30,383 for beginners, reaching about $30,769 at mid-level, and approach $31,984 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Houseparent?

Houseparent salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Houseparent roles are District of Columbia $34,854, California $34,722, Massachusetts $34,259. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

Houseparent Salary in Virginia

How much does a Houseparent make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Houseparent in Virginia is $31,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $15.

However, a Houseparent's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $37,293
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $29,517 to $34,628
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $27,530

10% $27,530

50% (Median) $31,700

90% $37,293

Houseparent Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$34,628	$2,886	$666	$17
Average	$31,700	$2,642	$610	$15
25th Percentile	$29,517	$2,460	$568	$14

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Key Factors That Influence Houseparent Salaries

A Houseparent's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Houseparent Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Houseparent's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $30,383
Early Career (1-2 years): $30,544
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $30,769
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $31,171
Expert (over 8 years): $31,984

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Houseparent	less than 1 year	$30,383
Early Career Level Houseparent	1-2 years	$30,544
Mid-Level Level Houseparent	2-4 years	$30,769
Senior-Level Level Houseparent	5-8 years	$31,171
Expert Level Houseparent	over 8 years	$31,984

How Do Houseparent Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Houseparents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $34,854.
California: $34,722.
Massachusetts: $34,259.

District of Columbia $34,854 California $34,722 Massachusetts $34,259 Washington $34,133 New Jersey $34,120 Alaska $34,076 Connecticut $33,642 New York $33,466

Hawaii $32,902 Rhode Island $32,638 Maryland $32,458 Minnesota $32,213 Colorado $32,118 Illinois $32,087 Oregon $31,967 Delaware $31,879

New Hampshire $31,824 Virginia $31,700 Pennsylvania $31,338 Nevada $31,155 North Dakota $31,095 Michigan $31,001 Wisconsin $30,966 Vermont $30,897

Texas $30,705 Maine $30,692 Arizona $30,673 Ohio $30,651 Georgia $30,362 Indiana $30,217 Wyoming $30,189 Utah $30,145

Iowa $30,126 Kansas $29,975 Louisiana $29,931 North Carolina $29,915 Missouri $29,908 Florida $29,786 Montana $29,720 Nebraska $29,657

Kentucky $29,622 South Carolina $29,496 Tennessee $29,417 Idaho $29,386 New Mexico $29,156 Oklahoma $29,106 Alabama $28,920 South Dakota $28,608

Arkansas $28,438 West Virginia $28,347 Mississippi $28,073

Top Paying Cities for Houseparent

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $29,153
Lambsburg: $29,215
Laurel Fork: $29,248

Ivanhoe, VA $29,153

Lambsburg, VA $29,215

Laurel Fork, VA $29,248

Marion, VA $29,001

Max Meadows, VA $29,199

Meadowview, VA $28,740

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $28,973

Rocky Gap, VA $28,989

Ruther Glen, VA $30,579

Sealston, VA $31,370

Sharps, VA $30,445

Spotsylvania, VA $30,865

Sparta, VA $30,703

Stafford, VA $32,276

Stratford, VA $31,040

Tappahannock, VA $30,633

Thornburg, VA $30,966

Unionville, VA $30,464

Village, VA $30,594

Warsaw, VA $30,703

Weems, VA $30,101

Sandy Point, VA $30,743

White Stone, VA $30,017

Wicomico Church, VA $30,236

Woodford, VA $30,840

Zacata, VA $30,944

Winchester, VA $30,799

Bentonville, VA $30,535

Berryville, VA $31,243

Boyce, VA $31,300

Brucetown, VA $30,819

Chester Gap, VA $31,118

Clear Brook, VA $30,664

Cross Junction, VA $29,670

Fishers Hill, VA $30,096

Flint Hill, VA $30,949

Front Royal, VA $30,967

Gore, VA $29,836

Hume, VA $31,367

Huntly, VA $31,001

Strasburg, VA $29,979

Linden, VA $31,443

Markham, VA $31,436

Maurertown, VA $29,571

Middletown, VA $30,564

Millwood, VA $31,244

Rileyville, VA $30,193

Earlysville, VA $29,750

Esmont, VA $29,475

Faber, VA $29,344

Fishersville, VA $29,618

Free Union, VA $29,701

Gordonsville, VA $30,012

Greenwood, VA $29,582

Ivy, VA $29,763

Keene, VA $29,594

Keswick, VA $29,822

Locust Dale, VA $30,147

Lovingston, VA $29,030

Lyndhurst, VA $29,248

Montpelier Station, VA $30,020

Nellysford, VA $29,282

North Garden, VA $29,565

Orange, VA $30,313

Palmyra, VA $29,835

Piney River, VA $28,895

Quinque, VA $29,826

Roseland, VA $29,006

Ruckersville, VA $29,814

Schuyler, VA $29,371

Shipman, VA $29,025

Somerset, VA $30,021

Stanardsville, VA $29,727

Troy, VA $29,867

Tyro, VA $29,085

Waynesboro, VA $29,663

White Hall, VA $29,716

Woodberry Forest, VA $30,137

Achilles, VA $29,679

Amelia Court House, VA $30,230

Ark, VA $29,868

Arvonia, VA $29,603

Ashland, VA $30,524

Aylett, VA $30,539

Barhamsville, VA $30,099

Beaumont, VA $30,223

Beaverdam, VA $30,521

Bena, VA $29,670

Bohannon, VA $29,792

Bremo Bluff, VA $29,795

Bruington, VA $30,478

Bumpass, VA $30,475

Cardinal, VA $29,805

Cartersville, VA $30,042

Charles City, VA $30,287

Christchurch, VA $30,040

Church View, VA $30,110

Cobbs Creek, VA $29,888

Columbia, VA $29,964

Crozier, VA $30,424

Cumberland, VA $29,797

Deltaville, VA $29,913

Diggs, VA $29,804

Redwood, VA $29,005

Rich Creek, VA $29,104

Ridgeway, VA $29,307

Riner, VA $29,101

Ripplemead, VA $29,025

Rocky Mount, VA $29,031

Salem, VA $28,889

Sandy Level, VA $29,093

Shawsville, VA $28,979

Spencer, VA $29,300

Staffordsville, VA $29,154

Stanleytown, VA $29,355

Stuart, VA $29,292

Thaxton, VA $28,944

Troutville, VA $28,933

Union Hall, VA $29,036

Vesta, VA $29,255

Villamont, VA $28,929

Vinton, VA $28,875

Wirtz, VA $28,947

Woolwine, VA $29,234

Bristol, VA $28,163

Abingdon, VA $28,581

Andover, VA $28,496

Appalachia, VA $28,496

Bee, VA $28,848

Ben Hur, VA $28,614

Big Stone Gap, VA $28,242

Birchleaf, VA $28,876

Blackwater, VA $28,277

Castlewood, VA $28,359

Cleveland, VA $28,704

Clinchco, VA $28,851

Clintwood, VA $28,818

Coeburn, VA $28,543

Damascus, VA $28,805

Dante, VA $28,705

Davenport, VA $28,904

Dryden, VA $28,334

Duffield, VA $28,094

Dungannon, VA $28,197

East Stone Gap, VA $28,301

Ewing, VA $28,975

Fort Blackmore, VA $28,016

Gate City, VA $27,825

Haysi, VA $29,016

Hiltons, VA $27,891

Honaker, VA $28,864

Jonesville, VA $28,684

Keokee, VA $28,418

Lebanon, VA $28,592

Mc Clure, VA $28,711

Mendota, VA $28,172

Nickelsville, VA $28,054

Nora, VA $28,635

Norton, VA $28,526

Pennington Gap, VA $28,411

Pound, VA $28,644

Rosedale, VA $28,832

Rose Hill, VA $28,925

Saint Charles, VA $28,578

Saint Paul, VA $28,540

Weber City, VA $27,740

Whitetop, VA $28,918

Wise, VA $28,603

Pulaski, VA $29,228

Atkins, VA $28,981

Austinville, VA $29,215

Barren Springs, VA $29,240

Bastian, VA $28,985

Bland, VA $29,053

Broadford, VA $28,955

Cana, VA $29,260

Ceres, VA $28,957

Chilhowie, VA $28,948

Cripple Creek, VA $29,079

Crockett, VA $29,072

Draper, VA $29,204

Dugspur, VA $29,225

Elk Creek, VA $29,058

Emory, VA $28,866

Fancy Gap, VA $29,235

Fries, VA $29,156

Galax, VA $29,203

Glade Spring, VA $28,809

Rural Retreat, VA $29,035

Saltville, VA $28,960

Speedwell, VA $29,054

Sugar Grove, VA $28,988

Tannersville, VA $28,938

Troutdale, VA $28,968

Willis, VA $29,210

Woodlawn, VA $29,221

Wytheville, VA $29,139

Staunton, VA $29,627

Augusta Springs, VA $29,501

Bacova, VA $29,363

Blue Grass, VA $29,375

Brownsburg, VA $29,199

Buena Vista, VA $28,960

Churchville, VA $29,709

Clifton Forge, VA $29,264

Covington, VA $29,105

Craigsville, VA $29,505

Crimora, VA $29,740

Deerfield, VA $29,528

Doe Hill, VA $29,503

Fairfield, VA $29,156

Fort Defiance, VA $29,761

Glen Wilton, VA $29,153

Goshen, VA $29,378

Greenville, VA $29,359

Grottoes, VA $29,767

Head Waters, VA $29,552

Hot Springs, VA $29,281

Iron Gate, VA $29,314

Lexington, VA $29,207

Low Moor, VA $29,246

Mc Dowell, VA $29,514

Middlebrook, VA $29,367

Millboro, VA $29,390

Mint Spring, VA $29,514

Montebello, VA $29,099

Monterey, VA $29,429

Mount Sidney, VA $29,775

Mustoe, VA $29,478

New Hope, VA $29,757

Port Republic, VA $29,751

Raphine, VA $29,235

Rockbridge Baths, VA $29,263

Selma, VA $29,274

Steeles Tavern, VA $29,295

Stuarts Draft, VA $29,404

Swoope, VA $29,574

Verona, VA $29,775

Vesuvius, VA $29,034

Warm Springs, VA $29,372

West Augusta, VA $29,592

Weyers Cave, VA $29,782

Williamsville, VA $29,531

Lynchburg, VA $28,527

Altavista, VA $28,797

Alton, VA $29,427

Amherst, VA $28,720

Appomattox, VA $28,772

Bedford, VA $28,948

Big Island, VA $28,789

Blairs, VA $29,420

Brookneal, VA $28,911

Buffalo Junction, VA $29,520

Callands, VA $29,277

Chatham, VA $29,301

Clifford, VA $28,764

Clover, VA $29,355

Cluster Springs, VA $29,518

Coleman Falls, VA $28,645

Concord, VA $28,566

Crystal Hill, VA $29,309

Danville, VA $29,443

Hillsville, VA $29,260

Carson, VA $30,387

Hiwassee, VA $29,164

Independence, VA $29,063

Annandale, VA $34,580

Burke, VA $34,256

Dumfries, VA $33,253

Dunn Loring, VA $34,624

Fairfax, VA $34,107

Fairfax Station, VA $34,015

Falls Church, VA $34,655

Fort Belvoir, VA $34,236

Great Falls, VA $34,108

Greenway, VA $34,654

Lorton, VA $34,042

Merrifield, VA $34,545

Mc Lean, VA $34,651

West Mclean, VA $34,654

Mount Vernon, VA $34,364

Newington, VA $34,285

Dry Fork, VA $29,363

Brooke, VA $32,042

Evington, VA $28,685

Forest, VA $28,629

Gladstone, VA $28,797

Gladys, VA $28,798

Glasgow, VA $28,982

Goode, VA $28,724

Gretna, VA $29,093

Halifax, VA $29,418

Howardsville, VA $29,371

Hurt, VA $28,930

Java, VA $29,268

Ararat, VA $29,253

Axton, VA $29,343

Bassett, VA $29,322

Belspring, VA $29,170

Bent Mountain, VA $28,922

Blacksburg, VA $29,032

Blue Ridge, VA $28,912

Boones Mill, VA $28,902

Buchanan, VA $29,010

Callaway, VA $28,977

Christiansburg, VA $29,035

Cascade, VA $29,318

Catawba, VA $28,961

Check, VA $29,022

Claudville, VA $29,235

Cloverdale, VA $28,859

Collinsville, VA $29,419

Copper Hill, VA $28,984

Critz, VA $29,282

Daleville, VA $28,888

Dublin, VA $29,185

Eagle Rock, VA $29,094

Eggleston, VA $29,127

Elliston, VA $28,954

Ferrum, VA $29,139

Fieldale, VA $29,377

Fincastle, VA $28,978

Floyd, VA $29,142

Glade Hill, VA $29,012

Glen Lyn, VA $29,034

Goodview, VA $28,909

Hardy, VA $28,897

Henry, VA $29,183

Huddleston, VA $29,005

Keeling, VA $29,390

Chester, VA $30,530

Chesterfield, VA $30,512

Church Road, VA $30,412

Colonial Heights, VA $30,543

Courtland, VA $29,809

Dendron, VA $29,898

Dewitt, VA $30,314

Dinwiddie, VA $30,397

Disputanta, VA $30,422

Dolphin, VA $29,981

Drewryville, VA $29,744

Ebony, VA $29,538

Elberon, VA $29,775

Emporia, VA $29,811

Ford, VA $30,341

Franklin, VA $29,717

Freeman, VA $29,974

Gasburg, VA $29,602

Hopewell, VA $30,480

Ivor, VA $29,765

Jarratt, VA $30,068

Lawrenceville, VA $29,870

Mc Kenney, VA $30,235

Meredithville, VA $29,827

Newsoms, VA $29,619

Prince George, VA $30,508

Rawlings, VA $30,118

Sedley, VA $29,849

Skippers, VA $29,692

Spring Grove, VA $30,060

Stony Creek, VA $30,233

Surry, VA $29,702

Sussex, VA $30,165

Sutherland, VA $30,483

Valentines, VA $29,630

Wakefield, VA $29,887

Warfield, VA $30,143

Waverly, VA $30,122

White Plains, VA $29,613

Wilsons, VA $30,251

Yale, VA $30,043

Zuni, VA $29,753

Claremont, VA $30,100

Farmville, VA $29,536

Baskerville, VA $29,487

Indian Valley, VA $29,184

Mc Coy, VA $29,121

Martinsville, VA $29,371

Meadows Of Dan, VA $29,262

Moneta, VA $28,957

Montvale, VA $28,957

Narrows, VA $29,121

Newbern, VA $29,147

New Castle, VA $28,980

Newport, VA $29,046

New River, VA $29,227

Oriskany, VA $29,036

Paint Bank, VA $28,991

Parrott, VA $29,135

Patrick Springs, VA $29,316

Pearisburg, VA $29,150

Pembroke, VA $29,150

Penhook, VA $29,108

Pilot, VA $29,045

Pittsville, VA $29,094

Radford, VA $29,194

Long Island, VA $28,907

Lowry, VA $28,778

Lynch Station, VA $28,910

Madison Heights, VA $28,527

Monroe, VA $28,669

Naruna, VA $28,820

Nathalie, VA $29,168

Natural Bridge, VA $29,073

Natural Bridge Station, VA $28,948

Nelson, VA $29,563

Norwood, VA $28,907

Ringgold, VA $29,401

Rustburg, VA $28,593

Scottsburg, VA $29,458

Scottsville, VA $29,617

South Boston, VA $29,484

Spout Spring, VA $28,646

Sutherlin, VA $29,404

Sweet Briar, VA $28,612

Vernon Hill, VA $29,369

Virgilina, VA $29,493

Wingina, VA $29,079

Amonate, VA $29,014

Bandy, VA $28,951

Big Rock, VA $29,108

Bishop, VA $28,953

Bluefield, VA $29,043

Boissevain, VA $28,972

Breaks, VA $29,060

Burkes Garden, VA $28,983

Cedar Bluff, VA $29,025

Doran, VA $29,145

Falls Mills, VA $28,972

Grundy, VA $29,157

Horsepen, VA $28,965

Hurley, VA $29,007

Jewell Ridge, VA $29,025

Keen Mountain, VA $29,139

Mavisdale, VA $29,028

Maxie, VA $29,114

North Tazewell, VA $29,021

Oakwood, VA $29,155

Pilgrims Knob, VA $29,076

Pocahontas, VA $28,981

Pounding Mill, VA $29,066

Raven, VA $29,131

Red Ash, VA $29,158

Richlands, VA $29,141

Rowe, VA $29,039

Shortt Gap, VA $29,104

Swords Creek, VA $29,031

Tazewell, VA $28,975

Vansant, VA $29,031

Whitewood, VA $29,035

Wolford, VA $29,040

Boydton, VA $29,551

Bracey, VA $29,626

Brodnax, VA $29,740

Buckingham, VA $29,220

Burkeville, VA $29,672

Charlotte Court House, VA $29,247

Chase City, VA $29,398

Clarksville, VA $29,603

Crewe, VA $29,861

Cullen, VA $29,160

Dillwyn, VA $29,511

Drakes Branch, VA $29,395

Dundas, VA $29,832

Evergreen, VA $28,800

Fort Mitchell, VA $29,395

Green Bay, VA $29,508

Hampden Sydney, VA $29,580

Kenbridge, VA $29,673

Keysville, VA $29,392

La Crosse, VA $29,581

Lunenburg, VA $29,448

Meherrin, VA $29,451

Nottoway, VA $29,815

Pamplin, VA $29,062

Phenix, VA $28,931

Prospect, VA $29,245

Randolph, VA $29,294

Red House, VA $28,846

Red Oak, VA $29,436

Rice, VA $29,710

Saxe, VA $29,372

Skipwith, VA $29,457

South Hill, VA $29,570

Victoria, VA $29,552

Wylliesburg, VA $29,410

Roanoke, VA $28,838

Wachapreague, VA $29,944

Wardtown, VA $29,886

Wattsville, VA $29,972

Willis Wharf, VA $29,935

Windsor, VA $29,680

Withams, VA $29,948

Norfolk, VA $29,528

Newport News, VA $29,594

Fort Eustis, VA $29,605

Hampton, VA $29,612

Fort Monroe, VA $29,596

Poquoson, VA $29,602

Yorktown, VA $29,637

Lackey, VA $29,649

Seaford, VA $29,613

Portsmouth, VA $29,536

Fort Lee, VA $30,541

Petersburg, VA $30,541

Virginia State University, VA $30,541

Alberta, VA $29,938

Ammon, VA $30,339

Blackstone, VA $30,082

Boykins, VA $29,654

Branchville, VA $29,584

Capron, VA $29,800

Round Hill, VA $32,019

Catharpin, VA $33,219

Delaplane, VA $31,684

Ashburn, VA $33,356

Chantilly, VA $33,707

Gainesville, VA $32,948

Hamilton, VA $32,450

Lincoln, VA $32,419

Sterling, VA $33,762

Haymarket, VA $32,917

Herndon, VA $33,886

Leesburg, VA $32,832

Lovettsville, VA $32,104

Nokesville, VA $32,989

Upperville, VA $31,789

Warrenton, VA $31,904

Reston, VA $34,081

Waterford, VA $32,397

The Plains, VA $32,488

Doswell, VA $30,535

Dutton, VA $29,882

Fork Union, VA $29,887

Foster, VA $29,785

Glen Allen, VA $30,604

Gloucester, VA $29,850

Gloucester Point, VA $29,669

Goochland, VA $30,270

Grimstead, VA $29,860

Gum Spring, VA $30,270

Gwynn, VA $29,860

Hadensville, VA $30,222

Hallieford, VA $29,851

Hanover, VA $30,541

Hardyville, VA $29,940

Hartfield, VA $29,950

Hayes, VA $29,688

Henrico, VA $30,626

Hudgins, VA $29,837

Jamaica, VA $30,210

Jamestown, VA $29,756

Jetersville, VA $29,883

Kents Store, VA $29,954

King And Queen Court House, VA $30,255

King William, VA $30,412

Lanexa, VA $30,208

Lightfoot, VA $29,902

Little Plymouth, VA $30,217

Locust Hill, VA $30,040

Louisa, VA $30,265

Macon, VA $30,299

Maidens, VA $30,385

Manakin Sabot, VA $30,485

Mannboro, VA $30,286

Manquin, VA $30,501

Maryus, VA $29,673

Mascot, VA $30,129

Mathews, VA $29,803

Burgess, VA $30,320

Accomac, VA $29,920

Assawoman, VA $29,932

Atlantic, VA $29,972

Battery Park, VA $29,598

Belle Haven, VA $29,903

Birdsnest, VA $29,846

Bloxom, VA $29,966

Cape Charles, VA $29,806

Capeville, VA $29,812

Carrollton, VA $29,594

Carrsville, VA $29,729

Cheriton, VA $29,808

Chesapeake, VA $29,605

Chincoteague Island, VA $29,992

Wallops Island, VA $29,970

Craddockville, VA $29,908

Davis Wharf, VA $29,901

Eastville, VA $29,820

Exmore, VA $29,890

Franktown, VA $29,857

Greenbackville, VA $30,060

Greenbush, VA $29,974

Hacksneck, VA $29,891

Hallwood, VA $29,958

Harborton, VA $29,964

Horntown, VA $30,009

Oak Hall, VA $29,947

Isle Of Wight, VA $29,661

Jamesville, VA $29,874

Jenkins Bridge, VA $29,963

Keller, VA $29,927

Locustville, VA $29,925

Machipongo, VA $29,842

Mappsville, VA $29,951

Marionville, VA $29,841

Mears, VA $29,936

Melfa, VA $29,931

Modest Town, VA $30,008

Nassawadox, VA $29,873

Nelsonia, VA $30,010

New Church, VA $29,999

Onancock, VA $29,956

Onley, VA $29,923

Oyster, VA $29,815

Painter, VA $29,908

Parksley, VA $29,972

Pungoteague, VA $29,921

Quinby, VA $29,842

Rescue, VA $29,596

Sanford, VA $30,004

Saxis, VA $30,009

Seaview, VA $29,809

Smithfield, VA $29,628

Suffolk, VA $29,615

Tangier, VA $30,083

Tasley, VA $29,987

Temperanceville, VA $29,958

Townsend, VA $29,815

Virginia Beach, VA $30,000

Dulles, VA $34,091

Aldie, VA $33,015

Amissville, VA $31,408

Arcola, VA $33,345

Manassas, VA $33,400

Marshall, VA $31,869

Middleburg, VA $32,455

Catlett, VA $32,607

Centreville, VA $33,535

Clifton, VA $33,818

Orlean, VA $31,582

Paeonian Springs, VA $32,606

Paris, VA $31,582

Philomont, VA $32,359

Purcellville, VA $32,119

Bluemont, VA $31,689

Bristow, VA $33,141

Broad Run, VA $32,551

Calverton, VA $32,478

Casanova, VA $32,532

Rectortown, VA $31,830

Mechanicsville, VA $30,565

Midlothian, VA $30,518

Millers Tavern, VA $30,561

Mineral, VA $30,451

Moon, VA $29,816

Moseley, VA $30,417

New Canton, VA $29,758

New Kent, VA $30,397

New Point, VA $29,741

Newtown, VA $30,655

Norge, VA $29,946

North, VA $29,842

Oilville, VA $30,424

Onemo, VA $29,778

Ordinary, VA $29,714

Port Haywood, VA $29,737

Powhatan, VA $30,323

Providence Forge, VA $30,345

Quinton, VA $30,501

Rockville, VA $30,458

Ruthville, VA $30,282

Saint Stephens Church, VA $30,557

Saluda, VA $30,052

Sandston, VA $30,571

Sandy Hook, VA $30,264

Schley, VA $29,784

Severn, VA $29,689

Shacklefords, VA $30,068

State Farm, VA $30,400

Stevensville, VA $30,327

Studley, VA $30,562

Susan, VA $29,749

Toano, VA $30,040

Topping, VA $30,013

Trevilians, VA $30,246

Richmond, VA $30,634

Urbanna, VA $30,156

Wake, VA $29,968

Walkerton, VA $30,370

Ware Neck, VA $29,796

Water View, VA $30,150

West Point, VA $30,253

White Marsh, VA $29,747

Wicomico, VA $29,694

Williamsburg, VA $29,745

Woods Cross Roads, VA $29,853

Montpelier, VA $30,412

Oakton, VA $34,186

Occoquan, VA $33,934

Quantico, VA $32,806

Springfield, VA $34,490

Triangle, VA $33,044

Vienna, VA $34,490

Woodbridge, VA $33,689

Arlington, VA $34,664

Fort Myer, VA $34,664

Mattaponi, VA $30,141

Dhs, VA $34,664

Fort Valley, VA $29,968

Star Tannery, VA $29,675

Stephens City, VA $30,810

Stephenson, VA $30,831

Toms Brook, VA $29,952

White Post, VA $31,075

Woodstock, VA $29,704

Culpeper, VA $30,685

Aroda, VA $29,934

Banco, VA $30,035

Bealeton, VA $31,768

Boston, VA $30,604

Brandy Station, VA $31,223

Brightwood, VA $30,188

Castleton, VA $30,940

Elkwood, VA $31,182

Etlan, VA $30,118

Goldvein, VA $31,909

Graves Mill, VA $29,893

Haywood, VA $30,180

Hood, VA $29,704

Jeffersonton, VA $31,571

Leon, VA $30,315

Lignum, VA $31,002

Madison, VA $29,890

Midland, VA $32,085

Mitchells, VA $30,440

Oakpark, VA $30,080

Pratts, VA $29,887

Radiant, VA $29,998

Rapidan, VA $30,268

Remington, VA $31,516

Reva, VA $30,349

Richardsville, VA $31,261

Rixeyville, VA $31,180

Rochelle, VA $29,878

Somerville, VA $32,146

Sperryville, VA $30,319

Stevensburg, VA $31,064

Sumerduck, VA $31,524

Syria, VA $29,777

Viewtown, VA $31,200

Washington, VA $30,851

Wolftown, VA $29,707

Woodville, VA $30,618

Harrisonburg, VA $29,828

Basye, VA $29,590

Bergton, VA $29,498

Bridgewater, VA $29,772

Broadway, VA $29,680

Criders, VA $29,551

Dayton, VA $29,670

Edinburg, VA $29,640

Elkton, VA $29,729

Alexandria, VA $34,660

Fredericksburg, VA $31,405

Bowling Green, VA $30,795

Burr Hill, VA $30,799

Callao, VA $30,622

Caret, VA $30,987

Center Cross, VA $30,460

Champlain, VA $30,916

Coles Point, VA $31,032

Colonial Beach, VA $31,206

Corbin, VA $31,013

Dahlgren, VA $32,230

Dogue, VA $31,186

Dunnsville, VA $30,569

Edwardsville, VA $30,359

Farnham, VA $30,449

Garrisonville, VA $32,494

Hague, VA $30,808

Hartwood, VA $31,495

Haynesville, VA $30,782

Heathsville, VA $30,331

Hustle, VA $30,935

Irvington, VA $30,088

Jersey, VA $31,228

Kilmarnock, VA $30,113

King George, VA $31,716

Kinsale, VA $30,748

Ladysmith, VA $30,617

Lancaster, VA $30,187

Laneview, VA $30,260

Lively, VA $30,215

Locust Grove, VA $30,808

Loretto, VA $30,940

Lottsburg, VA $30,565

Merry Point, VA $30,140

Milford, VA $30,682

Mollusk, VA $30,150

Montross, VA $31,009

Morattico, VA $30,307

Mount Holly, VA $30,906

Ninde, VA $31,786

Nuttsville, VA $30,277

Oldhams, VA $30,723

Ophelia, VA $30,336

Partlow, VA $30,883

Port Royal, VA $30,933

Rappahannock Academy, VA $30,938

Reedville, VA $30,313

Rhoadesville, VA $30,517

Rollins Fork, VA $31,205

Fulks Run, VA $29,606

Hinton, VA $29,579

Keezletown, VA $29,723

Lacey Spring, VA $29,738

Linville, VA $29,722

Luray, VA $29,818

Mc Gaheysville, VA $29,757

Mount Crawford, VA $29,758

Mount Jackson, VA $29,661

Mount Solon, VA $29,665

New Market, VA $29,730

Orkney Springs, VA $29,597

Penn Laird, VA $29,771

Quicksburg, VA $29,691

Pleasant Valley, VA $29,755

Shenandoah, VA $29,740

Singers Glen, VA $29,721

Stanley, VA $29,742

Timberville, VA $29,735

Charlottesville, VA $29,788

Afton, VA $29,458

Arrington, VA $28,872

Barboursville, VA $29,904

Batesville, VA $29,717

Covesville, VA $29,461

Crozet, VA $29,731

Dyke, VA $29,716

Ruby, VA $32,339

Houseparent Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Houseparent roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Houseparent positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Houseparent as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Houseparent

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$47,549	$23.0	50%

Houseparent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Houseparent's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$29,517

Average $31,700/year

$34,628

$2,460

Average $2,642/month

$2,886

$568

Average $610/week

$666

$14

Average $15/hour

$17

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$34,628	$2,886	$666	$17
Average	$31,700	$2,642	$610	$15
25th Percentile	$29,517	$2,460	$568	$14

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