SOC 31-1120 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Home Health and Personal Care Aides — Southern Ohio
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In Southern Ohio, OH the median wage is $32,320.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Southern Ohio, OH the median wage is $32,320. That is 9.7% lower than the national median of $35,800. Pay ranges from under $27,640 at the tenth percentile to more than $36,830 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $29,120 to $35,950.
Employment stands at 4,130, or 25.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Sandusky records the highest median at $35,480. Of the 378 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 343rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,640 | −22.8% |
| 25th | $29,120 | −18.7% |
| Median (50th) | $32,320 | −9.7% |
| 75th | $35,950 | +0.4% |
| 90th | $36,830 | +2.9% |
| Mean | $32,840 | −8.3% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandusky | $35,480 | 850 | |
| 2 | Cincinnati | $35,210 | 16,470 | |
| 3 | Dayton | $34,980 | 7,070 | |
| 4 | Columbus | $34,880 | 27,580 | |
| 5 | Springfield | $34,860 | 630 | |
| 6 | Toledo | $34,550 | 5,430 | |
| 7 | Cleveland | $34,520 | 19,400 | |
| 8 | Akron | $34,310 | 6,310 | |
| 9 | Lima | $31,980 | 810 | |
| 10 | Canton | $31,850 | 4,580 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southern Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $32,320 goes as far as $34,828 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$32,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,828US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $32,320 a year, 9.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,640 to $36,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sandusky, at $35,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Southern Ohio, OH?
The median annual wage is $32,320, or $15.54 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 Southern Ohio, OH is 9.7% 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 Southern Ohio, OH earns more than $36,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,640 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 Sandusky, at $35,480 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,130 jobs in this occupation in Southern Ohio, OH. 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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