SOC 31-1120 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Home Health and Personal Care Aides — Eastern North Carolina
Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Eastern North Carolina, NC is $29,790 per year, 16.8% below the national median of $35,800.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Eastern North Carolina, NC is $29,790 per year, 16.8% below the national median of $35,800. Pay ranges from under $22,590 at the tenth percentile to more than $37,430 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $27,030 to $35,240.
Employment stands at 4,740, or 17.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Goldsboro leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $38,300. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 453rd of 476 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,590 | −36.9% |
| 25th | $27,030 | −24.5% |
| Median (50th) | $29,790 | −16.8% |
| 75th | $35,240 | −1.6% |
| 90th | $37,430 | +4.6% |
| Mean | $30,630 | −14.4% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goldsboro | $38,300 | 1,190 | |
| 2 | Charlotte | $33,680 | 13,520 | |
| 3 | Durham | $33,630 | 2,840 | |
| 4 | Asheville | $33,280 | 2,280 | |
| 5 | Raleigh | $32,570 | 6,970 | |
| 6 | Wilmington | $31,540 | 2,650 | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $31,400 | 500 | |
| 8 | Greenville | $30,620 | 1,560 | |
| 9 | Hickory | $30,490 | 2,040 | |
| 10 | Burlington | $30,420 | 870 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern North Carolina run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $29,790 goes as far as $31,591 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,790as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,591US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,790 a year, 16.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,590 to $37,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,740 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Goldsboro, at $38,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Eastern North Carolina, NC?
The median annual wage is $29,790, or $14.32 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 Eastern North Carolina, NC is 16.8% lower. 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 Eastern North Carolina, NC earns more than $37,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,590 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 Goldsboro, at $38,300 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,740 jobs in this occupation in Eastern North Carolina, NC. 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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