Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #36 of 51 · TN
8.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $33,070 ≈ $16/hr
Median annual salary $32,130
Employment 35,950
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,090P25 $29,920 Median $32,130P75 $35,280P90 $38,150
About 80% of home health and personal care aidess in Tennessee earn between $28,090 and $38,150. 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 Tennessee is $33,070, about 8.4% below the U.S. average ($36,120). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $34,380 | $35,250 | 9,420 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $33,860 | $33,800 | 1,460 |
| Knoxville, TN | $32,710 | $33,000 | 4,610 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $32,670 | $32,830 | 2,560 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $32,120 | $33,540 | 1,600 |
| Cleveland, TN | $31,620 | $31,190 | 540 |
| Jackson, TN | $31,120 | $31,730 | 2,280 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $31,080 | $32,040 | 1,090 |