Salaries for hospice workers are similar to those of their counterparts in a more typical medical setting and generally are based on the position, the educational requirements for that position, and the level of experience of the worker.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), health care social workers who worked for home health agencies had mean annual salaries of $60,850 in May 2018, while those employed by nursing care facilities averaged $53,930 per year. The lowest 10 percent of all health care social workers earned $34,210 or less, while the highest 10 percent earned $84,870 or more.

Mean annual earnings of registered nurses who worked for home health services providers were $71,850 in May 2018, according to the DOL. Salaries for all registered nurses ranged from less than $50,800 to more than $106,530. Registered nurses who worked in hospice settings earned average annual salaries of $65,870 in 2020, according to GlassDoor.com. Salaries ranged from $43,000 to $87,000 or more.

Fringe benefits are usually similar to those of other full-time heath care workers and may include sick leave, vacation, health and life insurance, and tuition assistance.

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