AL · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 31-1120

Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Alabama

Median Annual Salary $27,100 -22% below national average (national: $34,900)
$26,800Mean Annual
$13Median Hourly
21,100Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$27,100
$20,400
10th pct.
$32,630
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$20,400$9.81
25th percentile$22,870$11.00
50th percentile (median)$27,100$13.03
75th percentile$28,940$13.91
90th percentile (top earners)$32,630$15.69
Mean (average)$26,800$12.89

How Alabama Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Alabama
Alabama (current) $27,100
Washington $46,140 +70%
Rhode Island $41,890 +55%
Oregon $41,490 +53%
Massachusetts $39,520 +46%
District of Columbia $39,420 +45%
North Dakota $39,100 +44%
Alaska $38,370 +42%
Connecticut $38,200 +41%

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Related Occupations in Alabama

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $27,160 7,960
Dishwashers $27,230 3,800
Library Assistants, Clerical $27,300 750
Recreation Workers $27,320 4,640
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $26,780 8,970
Cashiers $26,760 48,790

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Alabama?

The mean home health and personal care aides salary in Alabama is $26,800 per year. The median (middle) salary is $27,100 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Alabama?

Entry-level home health and personal care aidess (10th percentile) in Alabama typically earn around $20,400 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $22,870 per year.

What is the highest Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Alabama?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Alabama make approximately $32,630 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $28,940 per year.

How does the Alabama Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary compare to the national average?

The median home health and personal care aides salary in Alabama is $27,100, which is -22% below national average of $34,900.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes