Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $35,800 · Median hourly: $17.21 · Employment: 4,305,810
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,040 | $13.00 |
| 25th | $31,920 | $15.35 |
| Median | $35,800 | $17.21 |
| 75th | $39,470 | $18.98 |
| 90th | $45,040 | $21.65 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 31-1120
- Total U.S. employment: 4,305,810
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
The mean wage of $36,120 sits 0.9% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $27,840 | $13.39 | -22.2% | 20,930 |
| Alaska | $39,740 | $19.11 | +11.0% | 6,530 |
| Arizona | $36,420 | $17.51 | +1.7% | 74,540 |
| Arkansas | $27,660 | $13.30 | -22.7% | 19,840 |
| California | $34,320 | $16.50 | -4.1% | 970,150 |
| Colorado | $38,540 | $18.53 | +7.7% | 44,650 |
| Connecticut | $38,990 | $18.75 | +8.9% | 49,510 |
| Delaware | $34,320 | $16.50 | -4.1% | 11,820 |
| District of Columbia | $42,700 | $20.53 | +19.3% | 12,810 |
| Florida | $33,800 | $16.25 | -5.6% | 90,170 |
| Georgia | $29,270 | $14.07 | -18.2% | 50,870 |
| Hawaii | $38,110 | $18.32 | +6.5% | 6,150 |
| Idaho | $34,790 | $16.72 | -2.8% | 20,770 |
| Illinois | $38,060 | $18.30 | +6.3% | 134,100 |
| Indiana | $35,060 | $16.86 | -2.1% | 57,050 |
| Iowa | $36,080 | $17.34 | +0.8% | 25,800 |
| Kansas | $31,260 | $15.03 | -12.7% | 25,350 |
| Kentucky | $36,440 | $17.52 | +1.8% | 31,260 |
| Louisiana | $22,520 | $10.83 | -37.1% | 45,060 |
| Maine | $38,580 | $18.55 | +7.8% | 18,630 |
| Maryland | $38,040 | $18.29 | +6.3% | 46,560 |
| Massachusetts | $40,910 | $19.67 | +14.3% | 117,940 |
| Michigan | $35,000 | $16.83 | -2.2% | 95,020 |
| Minnesota | $38,370 | $18.45 | +7.2% | 128,680 |
| Mississippi | $23,860 | $11.47 | -33.4% | 21,800 |
| Missouri | $33,080 | $15.90 | -7.6% | 94,810 |
| Montana | $36,630 | $17.61 | +2.3% | 10,400 |
| Nebraska | $36,150 | $17.38 | +1.0% | 13,660 |
| Nevada | $33,670 | $16.19 | -5.9% | 17,940 |
| New Hampshire | $38,760 | $18.64 | +8.3% | 9,440 |
| New Jersey | $37,090 | $17.83 | +3.6% | 117,080 |
| New Mexico | $28,520 | $13.71 | -20.3% | 38,910 |
| New York | $39,620 | $19.05 | +10.7% | 663,140 |
| North Carolina | $31,240 | $15.02 | -12.7% | 58,880 |
| North Dakota | $39,440 | $18.96 | +10.2% | 7,730 |
| Ohio | $34,460 | $16.57 | -3.7% | 106,940 |
| Oklahoma | $27,710 | $13.32 | -22.6% | 20,310 |
| Oregon | $44,410 | $21.35 | +24.1% | 42,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,420 | $14.14 | -17.8% | 257,370 |
| Rhode Island | $43,680 | $21.00 | +22.0% | 7,490 |
| South Carolina | $30,110 | $14.48 | -15.9% | 40,750 |
| South Dakota | $37,740 | $18.15 | +5.4% | 4,210 |
| Tennessee | $32,130 | $15.45 | -10.3% | 35,950 |
| Texas | $24,230 | $11.65 | -32.3% | 329,590 |
| Utah | $35,880 | $17.25 | +0.2% | 17,130 |
| Vermont | $41,600 | $20.00 | +16.2% | 7,700 |
| Virginia | $30,300 | $14.57 | -15.4% | 70,070 |
| Washington | $47,730 | $22.95 | +33.3% | 103,260 |
| West Virginia | $28,010 | $13.47 | -21.8% | 18,890 |
| Wisconsin | $36,340 | $17.47 | +1.5% | 82,430 |
| Wyoming | $33,190 | $15.96 | -7.3% | 3,410 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Related Occupations
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $36,840/yr
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers — $58,640/yr
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $47,540/yr
- Software Developers — $135,980/yr
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $49,590/yr
- Accountants and Auditors — $83,680/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for home health and personal care aides?
The median annual wage for home health and personal care aides is $35,800 ($17.21 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays home health and personal care aides the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many home health and personal care aides are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 4,305,810 home health and personal care aides employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do home health and personal care aides make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $17.21. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.