Home Health and Personal Care Aides; and Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for home health and personal care aides; and nursing assistants, orderlies, and psychiatric aidess across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do home health and personal care aides; and nursing assistants, orderlies, and psychiatric aides make in the U.S.?
The median home health and personal care aides; and nursing assistants, orderlies, and psychiatric aides salary in the United States is $37,070 per year (mean $37,850), and about 80% earn between $28,250 and $47,430.
How much do home health and personal care aides; and nursing assistants, orderlies, and psychiatric aides make per hour?
Roughly $18 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $37,850 and 2,080 work hours per year.