SOC 31-1120 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Home Health and Personal Care Aides — Oklahoma
Oklahoma · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Oklahoma is $27,710 per year, 22.6% 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 Oklahoma is $27,710 per year, 22.6% below the national median of $35,800. Half of workers earn between $25,750 and $30,250. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $22,940 and the ninetieth at $35,150.
The area has 20,310 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 11.9 of every thousand jobs. Oklahoma ranks number 47th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Tulsa records the highest median at $28,140. Of the 710 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 690th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,940 | −35.9% |
| 25th | $25,750 | −28.1% |
| Median (50th) | $27,710 | −22.6% |
| 75th | $30,250 | −15.5% |
| 90th | $35,150 | −1.8% |
| Mean | $28,600 | −20.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulsa | $28,140 | 5,490 | |
| 2 | Oklahoma City | $28,050 | 6,990 | |
| 3 | Enid | $27,670 | 130 | |
| 4 | Lawton | $26,530 | 320 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $27,710 goes as far as $31,560 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
$27,710as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,560US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $27,710 a year, 22.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,940 to $35,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 20,310 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 47th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tulsa, at $28,140.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $27,710, or $13.32 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 Oklahoma is 22.6% 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 Oklahoma earns more than $35,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,940 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 Tulsa, at $28,140 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 20,310 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma. 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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