Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for home health and personal care aidess across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $36,120 ≈ $17/hr
National median salary $35,800
Total employment 4,305,810 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +17%
Much faster than average
Annual openings 765,800 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 4,347,700 → 5,087,500 (+739,800)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$48,210
- Oregon$44,650
- District of Columbia$42,540
- Rhode Island$42,330
- Massachusetts$42,080
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Louisiana$24,430
- Mississippi$25,380
- Texas$26,070
- West Virginia$27,760
- Arkansas$28,100
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $48,210 | $47,730 | $23 | +33.5% | 103,260 |
| 2 | Oregon | $44,650 | $44,410 | $21 | +23.6% | 42,330 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $42,540 | $42,700 | $20 | +17.8% | 12,810 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $42,330 | $43,680 | $20 | +17.2% | 7,490 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $42,080 | $40,910 | $20 | +16.5% | 117,940 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $41,490 | $39,440 | $20 | +14.9% | 7,730 |
| 7 | Vermont | $41,300 | $41,600 | $20 | +14.3% | 7,700 |
| 8 | New York | $41,130 | $39,620 | $20 | +13.9% | 663,140 |
| 9 | Alaska | $40,450 | $39,740 | $19 | +12% | 6,530 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $40,280 | $38,990 | $19 | +11.5% | 49,510 |
| 11 | Colorado | $40,240 | $38,540 | $19 | +11.4% | 44,650 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $40,170 | $38,760 | $19 | +11.2% | 9,440 |
| 13 | Maine | $40,110 | $38,580 | $19 | +11% | 18,630 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $39,780 | $38,370 | $19 | +10.1% | 128,680 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $39,690 | $37,090 | $19 | +9.9% | 117,080 |
| 16 | Maryland | $39,510 | $38,040 | $19 | +9.4% | 46,560 |
| 17 | South Dakota | $39,260 | $37,740 | $19 | +8.7% | 4,210 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $39,160 | $38,110 | $19 | +8.4% | 6,150 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $38,540 | $36,440 | $19 | +6.7% | 31,260 |
| 20 | Illinois | $38,210 | $38,060 | $18 | +5.8% | 134,100 |
| 21 | Iowa | $36,940 | $36,080 | $18 | +2.3% | 25,800 |
| 22 | Nebraska | $36,900 | $36,150 | $18 | +2.2% | 13,660 |
| 23 | Utah | $36,860 | $35,880 | $18 | +2% | 17,130 |
| 24 | Montana | $36,770 | $36,630 | $18 | +1.8% | 10,400 |
| 25 | Arizona | $36,440 | $36,420 | $18 | +0.9% | 74,540 |
| 26 | California | $36,420 | $34,320 | $18 | +0.8% | 970,150 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $35,810 | $33,190 | $17 | -0.9% | 3,410 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $35,370 | $36,340 | $17 | -2.1% | 82,430 |
| 29 | Delaware | $35,300 | $34,320 | $17 | -2.3% | 11,820 |
| 30 | Michigan | $34,890 | $35,000 | $17 | -3.4% | 95,020 |
| 31 | Indiana | $34,700 | $35,060 | $17 | -3.9% | 57,050 |
| 32 | Florida | $34,590 | $33,800 | $17 | -4.2% | 90,170 |
| 33 | Idaho | $34,220 | $34,790 | $16 | -5.3% | 20,770 |
| 34 | Ohio | $34,190 | $34,460 | $16 | -5.3% | 106,940 |
| 35 | Missouri | $34,020 | $33,080 | $16 | -5.8% | 94,810 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $33,070 | $32,130 | $16 | -8.4% | 35,950 |
| 37 | Virginia | $32,640 | $30,300 | $16 | -9.6% | 70,070 |
| 38 | Nevada | $32,480 | $33,670 | $16 | -10.1% | 17,940 |
| 39 | Kansas | $32,360 | $31,260 | $16 | -10.4% | 25,350 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $32,320 | $31,240 | $16 | -10.5% | 58,880 |
| 41 | Pennsylvania | $31,460 | $29,420 | $15 | -12.9% | 257,370 |
| 42 | Georgia | $31,040 | $29,270 | $15 | -14.1% | 50,870 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $30,480 | $30,110 | $15 | -15.6% | 40,750 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $30,120 | $28,520 | $14 | -16.6% | 38,910 |
| 45 | Alabama | $28,720 | $27,840 | $14 | -20.5% | 20,930 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $28,600 | $27,710 | $14 | -20.8% | 20,310 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $28,100 | $27,660 | $14 | -22.2% | 19,840 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $27,760 | $28,010 | $13 | -23.1% | 18,890 |
| 49 | Texas | $26,070 | $24,230 | $13 | -27.8% | 329,590 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $25,380 | $23,860 | $12 | -29.7% | 21,800 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $24,430 | $22,520 | $12 | -32.4% | 45,060 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 520 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grants Pass, OR | $53,120 | $51,080 | 4,640 |
| 2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $48,210 | $49,500 | 54,670 |
| 3 | Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $48,110 | $47,570 | 3,200 |
| 4 | Longview-Kelso, WA | $47,840 | $47,100 | 1,780 |
| 5 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $47,810 | $47,170 | 4,800 |
| 6 | Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $47,730 | $47,200 | 1,120 |
| 7 | Walla Walla, WA | $47,700 | $46,000 | 1,160 |
| 8 | Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $47,420 | $48,350 | 4,690 |
| 9 | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $47,410 | $47,030 | 10,580 |
| 10 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $46,980 | $48,030 | 2,130 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do home health and personal care aides make in the U.S.?
The median home health and personal care aides salary in the United States is $35,800 per year (mean $36,120), and about 80% earn between $27,040 and $45,040.
How much do home health and personal care aides make per hour?
Roughly $17 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $36,120 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays home health and personal care aides the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for home health and personal care aides at $48,210 per year (median $47,730).
What is the job outlook for home health and personal care aides?
Employment is projected to change +17% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 765,800 openings per year.