SOC 31-1120 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Home Health and Personal Care Aides — Lake Charles
Lake Charles, LA · 9 metro areas compared
At $23,000, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Home Health and Personal Care Aides, 35.8% beneath the national figure of $35,800.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $23,000, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Home Health and Personal Care Aides, 35.8% beneath the national figure of $35,800. Pay ranges from under $19,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $33,610 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $20,380 to $28,070.
The area has 2,140 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.76 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Slidell records the highest median at $23,770. Of the 277 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 268th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,200 | −46.4% |
| 25th | $20,380 | −43.1% |
| Median (50th) | $23,000 | −35.8% |
| 75th | $28,070 | −21.6% |
| 90th | $33,610 | −6.1% |
| Mean | $24,830 | −30.6% |
Other metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slidell | $23,770 | 1,840 | |
| 2 | New Orleans | $23,650 | 6,600 | |
| 3 | Baton Rouge | $23,040 | 7,840 | |
| 4 | Alexandria | $22,590 | 2,960 | |
| 5 | Shreveport | $22,220 | 3,050 | |
| 6 | Hammond | $21,980 | 1,750 | |
| 7 | Houma | $21,890 | 1,630 | |
| 8 | Monroe | $21,720 | 4,530 | |
| 9 | Lafayette | $21,400 | 5,200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lake Charles run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $23,000 goes as far as $26,077 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 27.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$23,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$26,077US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $23,000 a year, 35.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $19,200 to $33,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Slidell, at $23,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Lake Charles, LA?
The median annual wage is $23,000, or $11.06 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 Lake Charles, LA is 35.8% 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 Lake Charles, LA earns more than $33,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $19,200 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 Slidell, at $23,770 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,140 jobs in this occupation in Lake Charles, LA. 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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