SOC 31-1120 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Home Health and Personal Care Aides — Palm Bay
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $34,440, median pay for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Palm Bay, FL tracks the national median of $35,800 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $34,440, median pay for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Palm Bay, FL tracks the national median of $35,800 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $31,540 and $36,300. The lowest tenth earn under $30,390, while the highest tenth earn more than $37,950.
Employment stands at 2,390, or 9.8 jobs per thousand held locally. North Port leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $35,400. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 383rd of 414 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,390 | −15.1% |
| 25th | $31,540 | −11.9% |
| Median (50th) | $34,440 | −3.8% |
| 75th | $36,300 | +1.4% |
| 90th | $37,950 | +6.0% |
| Mean | $34,830 | −2.7% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Port | $35,400 | 3,530 | |
| 2 | Naples | $35,160 | 1,550 | |
| 3 | Cape Coral | $35,010 | 3,120 | |
| 4 | Crestview | $34,860 | 780 | |
| 5 | Punta Gorda | $34,500 | 550 | |
| 6 | Jacksonville | $34,380 | 5,740 | |
| 7 | Tampa | $34,210 | 13,120 | |
| 8 | Port St. Lucie | $34,140 | 2,180 | |
| 9 | Deltona | $34,110 | 2,220 | |
| 10 | Orlando | $34,110 | 8,260 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Palm Bay run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $34,440 buys what $33,308 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,308US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,440 a year, 3.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,390 to $37,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,390 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is North Port, at $35,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Palm Bay, FL?
The median annual wage is $34,440, or $16.56 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 Palm Bay, FL is 3.8% 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 Palm Bay, FL earns more than $37,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,390 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 North Port, at $35,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,390 jobs in this occupation in Palm Bay, FL. 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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