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Elderly Caregiver Jobs in Dallas, TX

$17–$27 an hour · Day shifts or live-in rotations

Quick answer

Elderly Caregiver jobs in Dallas, TX typically pay $17–$27 an hour (about $2,950–$4,650 a month full time). Live-in positions are common, with a usual schedule of day shifts or live-in rotations. Employers ask for elderly care experience and a criminal background check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Dallas.

Typical pay
$17–$27
per hour
Full-time monthly
$2,950–$4,650
about 40 hours a week
Live-in
Common
accommodation provided
Schedule
Day shifts or live-in rotations
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Open elderly caregiver positions in Dallas

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About elderly caregiver jobs in Dallas

Elderly Caregiver jobs in Dallas, TX are household positions: a elderly caregiver helps an older person live safely and comfortably at home with personal care, meals and companionship. Families hiring in Dallas range from young professionals in the city centre to established households across Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

Dallas is known for corporate headquarters, financial technology, and telecommunications, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as AT&T, American Airlines, Toyota North America, Texas Instruments, and Comerica. Dallas is home to more Fortune 500 companies per capita than almost any other US city.

Main duties

  • Help with bathing, dressing and grooming
  • Prompt medication and record changes
  • Prepare meals and support hydration
  • Assist with walking and transfers
  • Provide company and accompany to appointments

Elderly Caregiver pay in Dallas

Household incomes in Dallas are shaped by an average local salary of around $68,000, which is why elderly caregiver pay here sits close to the USA average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.

Household roles in DallasTypical pay ranges, per hour. Elderly Caregiver highlighted.
Elderly Caregiver$17–$27
Home Nurse$31–$57
Babysitter$15–$24
Watchman$16–$23
Elderly Caregiver pay across USATypical ranges in the largest cities, per hour.
New York City$19–$31
Los Angeles$17–$29
Chicago$17–$28
Houston$16–$27
Dallas$17–$27
Miami$16–$26

Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.

A day as a elderly caregiver

Typical day — Elderly CaregiverAn example day — real schedules are agreed with each family.
  1. 8:00Morning routine & medication
  2. 10:00Mobility & exercise
  3. 12:30Lunch & hydration
  4. 14:30Appointments or outing
  5. 18:00Evening routine & notes

Why work in Dallas?

The local job market is growing at 4.2% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Dallas.

Dallas is often described as “Corporate Capital of the Southwest”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.

Requirements

What families ask for

  • Elderly care experience
  • Moving-and-handling training
  • First aid; dementia training is a plus
  • Background check for work with vulnerable adults

Working in United States

  • Right to work in United States: Workers must be authorised to work in the United States, and employers complete Form I-9 to verify eligibility.
  • Checks: employers usually ask for a criminal background check, identity and Social Security verification, a motor-vehicle record for driving roles and, for childcare, a sex-offender registry search.
  • Minimum pay: wages must meet the federal minimum wage or the higher state and city minimum, whichever applies.
  • Contract: A written work agreement covering duties, hours, pay, overtime, paid time off, termination notice and confidentiality prevents most disputes.

Live-in or live-out?

Live-in elderly caregiver roles in Dallas normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package. Live-out roles pay the full hourly rate, and families often add travel costs for early starts.

How to get hired

  1. Register

    Create your profile with your elderly caregiver experience, availability and references.

  2. Verification

    Complete USA right-to-work and background checks.

  3. Interview & trial

    Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.

  4. Contract & start

    Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a elderly caregiver earn in Dallas, TX?

Elderly Caregiver jobs in Dallas, TX typically pay $17–$27 an hour (about $2,950–$4,650 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.

Are there live-in elderly caregiver jobs in Dallas?

Live-in positions are common. Live-in elderly caregiver roles in Dallas normally include a private room and meals; the value of board is sometimes deducted from pay, so compare offers on the total package.

What do I need to work as a elderly caregiver in USA?

Employers ask for elderly care experience, moving-and-handling training and a criminal background check. You must also have the right to work in United States.

What does a elderly caregiver do day to day?

A elderly caregiver helps an older person live safely and comfortably at home with personal care, meals and companionship. Typical duties include help with bathing, dressing and grooming, prompt medication and record changes, prepare meals and support hydration.

How do I apply for elderly caregiver jobs in Dallas on AvailJob?

Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Dallas hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.

What hours does a elderly caregiver work?

A typical schedule is day shifts or live-in rotations. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.