SOC 39-9099 · May 2025 · United States
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other across the United States is $41,600 per year, measured over 60,420 jobs. The highest state median is in South Dakota, at $50,990.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 132.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. South Dakota pays $50,990 and Mississippi pays $21,970.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | $50,990 | 30 | |
| 2 | Arizona | $48,900 | — | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $46,780 | — | |
| 4 | South Carolina | $44,550 | 340 | |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $43,880 | — | |
| 6 | Illinois | $42,450 | 270 | |
| 7 | Idaho | $41,600 | 160 | |
| 8 | Oregon | $41,600 | 22,930 | |
| 9 | Washington | $41,020 | 670 | |
| 10 | Maine | $40,800 | 320 |
States with the most Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | 22,930 | $41,600 | |
| 2 | California | 4,770 | $39,860 | |
| 3 | Florida | 3,590 | $35,150 | |
| 4 | Georgia | 2,250 | $25,130 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 1,980 | $27,590 | |
| 6 | Maryland | 1,860 | $37,440 | |
| 7 | Virginia | 1,570 | $33,910 | |
| 8 | Nevada | 1,450 | $34,960 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 1,440 | $39,210 | |
| 10 | Louisiana | 1,420 | $33,060 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Antonio | $53,580 | — |
| 2 | Salinas | $50,910 | 50 |
| 3 | Phoenix | $48,900 | — |
| 4 | Norwich | $48,320 | 30 |
| 5 | Charleston | $47,320 | 70 |
| 6 | Hilton Head Island | $46,990 | 50 |
| 7 | Austin | $46,930 | 170 |
| 8 | San Jose | $46,430 | 220 |
| 9 | Greenville | $44,930 | 60 |
| 10 | Kahului | $44,680 | 140 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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