SOC 31-1120 · May 2025 · United States
Home Health and Personal Care Aides
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides across the United States is $35,800 per year, measured over 4,305,810 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $47,730.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Home Health and Personal Care Aides
Pay for this occupation varies by 111.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $47,730 and Louisiana pays $22,520.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $47,730 | 103,260 | |
| 2 | Oregon | $44,410 | 42,330 | |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $43,680 | 7,490 | |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $42,700 | 12,810 | |
| 5 | Vermont | $41,600 | 7,700 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $40,910 | 117,940 | |
| 7 | Alaska | $39,740 | 6,530 | |
| 8 | New York | $39,620 | 663,140 | |
| 9 | North Dakota | $39,440 | 7,730 | |
| 10 | Connecticut | $38,990 | 49,510 |
States with the most Home Health and Personal Care Aides jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 970,150 | $34,320 | |
| 2 | New York | 663,140 | $39,620 | |
| 3 | Texas | 329,590 | $24,230 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 257,370 | $29,420 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 134,100 | $38,060 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | 128,680 | $38,370 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 117,940 | $40,910 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 117,080 | $37,090 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 106,940 | $34,460 | |
| 10 | Washington | 103,260 | $47,730 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grants Pass | $53,120 | 4,640 |
| 2 | Seattle | $48,210 | 54,670 |
| 3 | Longview | $47,840 | 1,780 |
| 4 | Kennewick | $47,810 | 4,800 |
| 5 | Wenatchee | $47,730 | 1,120 |
| 6 | Walla Walla | $47,700 | 1,160 |
| 7 | Spokane | $47,410 | 10,580 |
| 8 | Bremerton | $46,980 | 2,130 |
| 9 | Portland | $45,570 | 22,860 |
| 10 | Salem | $45,200 | 7,040 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.