SOC 31-1120 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Home Health and Personal Care Aides is $34,902 per year ($16.78/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $30,368 and $37,981 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $44,200 per year. There are approximately 3,988,140 home health and personal care aides employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $12.31 | $25,605 |
| P25 | $14.60 | $30,368 |
| P50MEDIAN | $16.78 | $34,902 |
| P75 | $18.26 | $37,981 |
| P90 | $21.25 | $44,200 |
Health Care openings declined 78K and hiring fell 103K in February, but the sector remains the hottest talent market. Openings rate still leads all sectors. Compensation pressure continues, though moderating from 2025 peaks.
The national median salary for Home Health and Personal Care Aides is $34,902 per year ($16.78/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $30,368 and $37,981 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Home Health and Personal Care Aides is $44,200 per year ($21.25/hr). The 75th percentile is $37,981 per year.
Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn approximately $25,605 per year ($12.31/hr). The 25th percentile is $30,368 per year.
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