PA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 31-1120

Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual Salary $29,310 -16% below national average (national: $34,900)
$31,420Mean Annual
$14Median Hourly
242,570Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$29,310
$24,790
10th pct.
$37,830
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$24,790$11.92
25th percentile$27,790$13.36
50th percentile (median)$29,310$14.09
75th percentile$34,210$16.45
90th percentile (top earners)$37,830$18.19
Mean (average)$31,420$15.11

How Pennsylvania Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (current) $29,310
Washington $46,140 +57%
Rhode Island $41,890 +43%
Oregon $41,490 +42%
Massachusetts $39,520 +35%
District of Columbia $39,420 +34%
North Dakota $39,100 +33%
Alaska $38,370 +31%
Connecticut $38,200 +30%

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Related Occupations in Pennsylvania

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $29,110 1,080
Dishwashers $29,100 19,770
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,680 18,630
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $28,830 1,320
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $28,740 3,910
Cashiers $28,690 111,340

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean home health and personal care aides salary in Pennsylvania is $31,420 per year. The median (middle) salary is $29,310 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level home health and personal care aidess (10th percentile) in Pennsylvania typically earn around $24,790 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $27,790 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Pennsylvania make approximately $37,830 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $34,210 per year.

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

The median home health and personal care aides salary in Pennsylvania is $29,310, which is -16% 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