AR · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 31-1120

Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual Salary $27,110 -22% below national average (national: $34,900)
$27,520Mean Annual
$13Median Hourly
19,720Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$27,110
$23,600
10th pct.
$30,930
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$23,600$11.35
25th percentile$25,600$12.31
50th percentile (median)$27,110$13.03
75th percentile$28,860$13.87
90th percentile (top earners)$30,930$14.87
Mean (average)$27,520$13.23

How Arkansas Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Arkansas
Arkansas (current) $27,110
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 Arkansas

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $27,100 3,260
Dishwashers $27,090 2,940
Childcare Workers $27,180 6,200
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $27,250 7,360
Food Preparation Workers $27,330 5,860
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $26,890 2,720

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean home health and personal care aides salary in Arkansas is $27,520 per year. The median (middle) salary is $27,110 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level home health and personal care aidess (10th percentile) in Arkansas typically earn around $23,600 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $25,600 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Arkansas make approximately $30,930 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $28,860 per year.

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

The median home health and personal care aides salary in Arkansas is $27,110, 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