SOC 31-1120 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Home Health and Personal Care Aides — Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI · 10 metro areas compared
At $34,910, median pay for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Grand Rapids, MI tracks the national median of $35,800 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $34,910, median pay for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Grand Rapids, MI tracks the national median of $35,800 closely. Pay ranges from under $28,110 at the tenth percentile to more than $42,670 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $30,210 to $36,380.
The area has 8,160 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 13.6 of every thousand jobs. Midland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $36,950. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 543rd of 572 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,110 | −21.5% |
| 25th | $30,210 | −15.6% |
| Median (50th) | $34,910 | −2.5% |
| 75th | $36,380 | +1.6% |
| 90th | $42,670 | +19.2% |
| Mean | $34,690 | −3.1% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $36,950 | 2,700 | |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $36,710 | 3,410 | |
| 3 | Traverse City | $36,480 | 1,050 | |
| 4 | Battle Creek | $36,130 | 1,440 | |
| 5 | Kalamazoo | $35,270 | 2,970 | |
| 6 | Detroit | $35,120 | 46,480 | |
| 7 | Muskegon | $34,950 | 1,440 | |
| 8 | Flint | $34,740 | 4,090 | |
| 9 | Monroe | $34,290 | 770 | |
| 10 | Lansing | $34,240 | 3,730 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Grand Rapids run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $34,910 goes as far as $36,289 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,289US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,910 a year, 2.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,110 to $42,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 8,160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Midland, at $36,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Grand Rapids, MI?
The median annual wage is $34,910, or $16.79 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 Grand Rapids, MI is 2.5% 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 Grand Rapids, MI earns more than $42,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,110 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 Midland, at $36,950 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 8,160 jobs in this occupation in Grand Rapids, MI. 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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