Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for personal care and service workers, all others across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New York$49,250
- New Jersey$49,020
- Washington$47,470
- Massachusetts$45,510
- District of Columbia$45,250
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$24,060
- Alabama$25,190
- Georgia$28,810
- Indiana$31,340
- Kansas$31,720
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $49,250 | $40,720 | $24 | +22.8% | 1,040 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $49,020 | $39,210 | $24 | +22.2% | 1,440 |
| 3 | Washington | $47,470 | $41,020 | $23 | +18.3% | 670 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $45,510 | $46,780 | $22 | +13.4% | — |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $45,250 | $43,880 | $22 | +12.8% | — |
| 6 | Arizona | $44,780 | $48,900 | $22 | +11.6% | — |
| 7 | Utah | $44,190 | $36,920 | $21 | +10.1% | 1,160 |
| 8 | California | $43,670 | $39,860 | $21 | +8.8% | 4,770 |
| 9 | South Dakota | $43,280 | $50,990 | $21 | +7.9% | 30 |
| 10 | Maine | $42,550 | $40,800 | $20 | +6.1% | 320 |
| 11 | Delaware | $42,500 | $36,380 | $20 | +5.9% | — |
| 12 | Illinois | $42,320 | $42,450 | $20 | +5.5% | 270 |
| 13 | Oregon | $42,280 | $41,600 | $20 | +5.4% | 22,930 |
| 14 | Colorado | $42,070 | $37,930 | $20 | +4.9% | 1,280 |
| 15 | South Carolina | $40,880 | $44,550 | $20 | +1.9% | 340 |
| 16 | New Mexico | $40,400 | $39,440 | $19 | +0.7% | 90 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $40,190 | $36,130 | $19 | +0.2% | 480 |
| 18 | Florida | $40,080 | $35,150 | $19 | -0.1% | 3,590 |
| 19 | Texas | $39,040 | $37,440 | $19 | -2.7% | 1,400 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $38,490 | $34,180 | $19 | -4.1% | 1,340 |
| 21 | Idaho | $38,410 | $41,600 | $18 | -4.3% | 160 |
| 22 | Maryland | $37,970 | $37,440 | $18 | -5.4% | 1,860 |
| 23 | Nevada | $37,950 | $34,960 | $18 | -5.4% | 1,450 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $37,850 | $33,280 | $18 | -5.7% | 740 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $37,530 | $33,320 | $18 | -6.5% | 110 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $37,130 | $35,140 | $18 | -7.5% | 180 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $36,910 | $34,430 | $18 | -8% | 170 |
| 28 | Missouri | $36,580 | $29,700 | $18 | -8.8% | 460 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $35,910 | $33,060 | $17 | -10.5% | 1,420 |
| 30 | Vermont | $35,790 | $34,650 | $17 | -10.8% | 170 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $35,510 | $33,290 | $17 | -11.5% | 560 |
| 32 | Virginia | $34,750 | $33,910 | $17 | -13.4% | 1,570 |
| 33 | Michigan | $34,210 | $32,150 | $16 | -14.7% | 480 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $34,100 | $27,590 | $16 | -15% | 1,980 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $33,970 | $32,070 | $16 | -15.3% | 810 |
| 36 | Minnesota | $33,660 | $31,700 | $16 | -16.1% | 790 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $33,260 | $31,200 | $16 | -17.1% | 120 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $32,740 | $30,010 | $16 | -18.4% | 330 |
| 39 | Ohio | $32,610 | $28,600 | $16 | -18.7% | 1,200 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $31,780 | $30,120 | $15 | -20.8% | 140 |
| 41 | Iowa | $31,720 | $31,200 | $15 | -20.9% | 310 |
| 42 | Kansas | $31,720 | $35,970 | $15 | -20.9% | 220 |
| 43 | Indiana | $31,340 | $27,790 | $15 | -21.9% | 80 |
| 44 | Georgia | $28,810 | $25,130 | $14 | -28.2% | 2,250 |
| 45 | Alabama | $25,190 | $23,590 | $12 | -37.2% | 240 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $24,060 | $21,970 | $12 | -40% | 160 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 167 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $53,580 | $44,820 | — |
| 2 | Salinas, CA | $50,910 | $53,980 | 50 |
| 3 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $48,900 | $45,930 | — |
| 4 | Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $48,320 | $46,930 | 30 |
| 5 | Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $47,320 | $44,300 | 70 |
| 6 | Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $46,990 | $42,330 | 50 |
| 7 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $46,930 | $45,970 | 170 |
| 8 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $46,430 | $55,350 | 220 |
| 9 | Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $44,930 | $39,910 | 60 |
| 10 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $44,680 | $44,090 | 140 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing personal care and service workers, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Performing Arts Companies | $69,010 | $60,420 | 50 |
| 2 | Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | $69,010 | $60,420 | 50 |
| 3 | Offices of Physicians | $53,580 | $51,150 | — |
| 4 | Repair and Maintenance | $50,950 | $47,650 | — |
| 5 | Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance | $50,950 | $47,650 | — |
| 6 | Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | $50,790 | $50,640 | 50 |
| 7 | Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities | $48,740 | $48,550 | 160 |
| 8 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, State Government Owned | $48,230 | $45,960 | 70 |
| 9 | Special Food Services | $47,450 | $44,310 | 120 |
| 10 | Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $47,180 | $43,200 | 80 |
| 11 | Real Estate | $45,590 | $48,120 | 270 |
| 12 | Sector 53 - Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $45,570 | $47,940 | 280 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do personal care and service workers, all other make in the U.S.?
The median personal care and service workers, all other salary in the United States is $41,600 per year (mean $40,120), and about 80% earn between $27,480 and $48,910.
How much do personal care and service workers, all other make per hour?
Roughly $19 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $40,120 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays personal care and service workers, all other the most?
New York has the highest average pay for personal care and service workers, all other at $49,250 per year (median $40,720).
What is the job outlook for personal care and service workers, all other?
Employment is projected to change +6.4% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 16,100 openings per year.