Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Iowa
Ranked #21 of 51 · IA
2.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $36,940 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $36,080
Employment 25,800
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,420P25 $33,570 Median $36,080P75 $39,630P90 $45,490
About 80% of home health and personal care aidess in Iowa earn between $30,420 and $45,490. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean home health and personal care aides salary in Iowa is $36,940, about 2.3% above the U.S. average ($36,120). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, IA | $38,090 | $39,090 | 1,020 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $36,900 | $38,250 | 1,950 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $36,580 | $37,110 | 1,230 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $36,510 | $36,830 | 1,320 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $36,350 | $36,820 | 6,210 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $35,900 | $37,010 | 3,600 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $35,740 | $36,840 | 1,890 |
| Ames, IA | $35,660 | $37,000 | 700 |