May 2025 BLS data
Home Health & Personal Care Aide salary by state
The national median home health & personal care aide earns $35,800/year ($17.21/hr) — but state medians span $22,520 to $47,730. Where you work matters enormously.
All states, ranked by median pay
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $47,730 | $22.95 |
| 2 | Oregon | $44,410 | $21.35 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $43,680 | $21.00 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $42,700 | $20.53 |
| 5 | Vermont | $41,600 | $20.00 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $40,910 | $19.67 |
| 7 | Alaska | $39,740 | $19.11 |
| 8 | New York | $39,620 | $19.05 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $39,440 | $18.96 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $38,990 | $18.75 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $38,760 | $18.64 |
| 12 | Maine | $38,580 | $18.55 |
| 13 | Colorado | $38,540 | $18.53 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $38,370 | $18.45 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $38,110 | $18.32 |
| 16 | Illinois | $38,060 | $18.30 |
| 17 | Maryland | $38,040 | $18.29 |
| 18 | South Dakota | $37,740 | $18.15 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $37,090 | $17.83 |
| 20 | Montana | $36,630 | $17.61 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $36,440 | $17.52 |
| 22 | Arizona | $36,420 | $17.51 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $36,340 | $17.47 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $36,150 | $17.38 |
| 25 | Iowa | $36,080 | $17.34 |
| 26 | Utah | $35,880 | $17.25 |
| 27 | Indiana | $35,060 | $16.86 |
| 28 | Michigan | $35,000 | $16.83 |
| 29 | Idaho | $34,790 | $16.72 |
| 30 | Ohio | $34,460 | $16.57 |
| 31 | California | $34,320 | $16.50 |
| 32 | Delaware | $34,320 | $16.50 |
| 33 | Florida | $33,800 | $16.25 |
| 34 | Nevada | $33,670 | $16.19 |
| 35 | Wyoming | $33,190 | $15.96 |
| 36 | Missouri | $33,080 | $15.90 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $32,130 | $15.45 |
| 38 | Kansas | $31,260 | $15.03 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $31,240 | $15.02 |
| 40 | Virginia | $30,300 | $14.57 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $30,110 | $14.48 |
| 42 | Pennsylvania | $29,420 | $14.14 |
| 43 | Georgia | $29,270 | $14.07 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $28,520 | $13.71 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $28,010 | $13.47 |
| 46 | Alabama | $27,840 | $13.39 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $27,710 | $13.32 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $27,660 | $13.30 |
| 49 | Texas | $24,230 | $11.65 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $23,860 | $11.47 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $22,520 | $10.83 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. States without published estimates for this role are omitted.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a home health & personal care aide make?
Nationally, the median home health & personal care aide earns $35,800 per year ($17.21/hr), with most earning between $27,040 and $45,040 (May 2025 BLS data).
Which state pays home health & personal care aides the most?
Washington leads with a median of $47,730 per year, followed by Oregon ($44,410) and Rhode Island ($43,680).
Do these numbers include overtime and differentials?
BLS wage estimates include base pay, incentive pay, and cost-of-living allowances, but exclude overtime premiums. Shift differentials and certification pay can push real take-home meaningfully above these figures.