SOC 31-1120 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Home Health and Personal Care Aides — Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene, ID · 5 metro areas compared
At $37,160, median pay for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Coeur d'Alene, ID tracks the national median of $35,800 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $37,160, median pay for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Coeur d'Alene, ID tracks the national median of $35,800 closely. Pay ranges from under $28,830 at the tenth percentile to more than $45,230 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $30,430 to $40,880.
Employment stands at 1,770, or 24.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Lewiston records the highest median at $36,400. Of the 255 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 227th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,830 | −19.5% |
| 25th | $30,430 | −15.0% |
| Median (50th) | $37,160 | +3.8% |
| 75th | $40,880 | +14.2% |
| 90th | $45,230 | +26.3% |
| Mean | $36,750 | +2.7% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewiston | $36,400 | 870 | |
| 2 | Boise City | $35,850 | 9,850 | |
| 3 | Pocatello | $34,390 | 1,370 | |
| 4 | Idaho Falls | $34,050 | 2,930 | |
| 5 | Twin Falls | $29,960 | 1,280 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Coeur d'Alene run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $37,160 goes as far as $38,911 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,911US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,160 a year, 3.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,830 to $45,230 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,770 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lewiston, at $36,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Coeur d'Alene, ID?
The median annual wage is $37,160, or $17.87 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,800, so pay in Coeur d'Alene, ID is 3.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Coeur d'Alene, ID earns more than $45,230 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,830 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lewiston, at $36,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,770 jobs in this occupation in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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