Median Salary
$35,800
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$17.21
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$45,040
entry level starts ~$27,040
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 4,306,000 employed
How much do Home Health and Personal Care Aides make?
The median pay for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in the United States is $35,800 per year — about $17.21 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $27,040, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $45,040.
That is $25,590 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary range by percentile
Half of all Home Health and Personal Care Aides earn between $31,920 and $39,470 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $27,040 | $13.00 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $31,920 | $15.35 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $35,800 | $17.21 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $39,470 | $18.98 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $45,040 | $21.65 |
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Highest-paying states for Home Health and Personal Care Aides
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for Home Health and Personal Care Aides pay at $47,730 a year, followed by Oregon ($44,410) and Rhode Island ($43,680). At the other end, Louisiana posts the lowest median at $22,520 — a gap of $25,210 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Washington $47,730Oregon $44,410Rhode Island $43,680District of Columbia $42,700Vermont $41,600Massachusetts $40,910Alaska $39,740New York $39,620North Dakota $39,440Connecticut $38,990New Hampshire $38,760Maine $38,580Colorado $38,540Minnesota $38,370Hawaii $38,110Illinois $38,060Maryland $38,040South Dakota $37,740New Jersey $37,090Montana $36,630Kentucky $36,440Arizona $36,420Wisconsin $36,340Nebraska $36,150Iowa $36,080Utah $35,880Indiana $35,060Michigan $35,000Idaho $34,790Ohio $34,460California $34,320Delaware $34,320Florida $33,800Nevada $33,670Wyoming $33,190Missouri $33,080Tennessee $32,130Kansas $31,260North Carolina $31,240Virginia $30,300South Carolina $30,110Pennsylvania $29,420Georgia $29,270New Mexico $28,520West Virginia $28,010Alabama $27,840Oklahoma $27,710Arkansas $27,660Texas $24,230Mississippi $23,860Louisiana $22,520
Workforce and education
About 4,306,000 people work as Home Health and Personal Care Aides in the United States. On qualifications: a certificate or diploma program (usually 6 to 18 months) is the typical entry path, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Home Health and Personal Care Aides make in the United States?
The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in the United States is $35,800 per year, or about $17.21 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $27,040, while the top 10% of earners make $45,040 or more.
How does Home Health and Personal Care Aides pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Home Health and Personal Care Aides median of $35,800 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Home Health and Personal Care Aides the most?
Washington is the highest-paying state for Home Health and Personal Care Aides, with a median salary of $47,730 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Home Health and Personal Care Aides need?
For most positions, a certificate or diploma program (usually 6 to 18 months) is the typical entry path, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Home Health and Personal Care Aides work in the United States?
About 4,306,000 people were employed as Home Health and Personal Care Aides in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.