Home health and personal care aides
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$34,900
~$17/hr · ~$2,908/mo
US Jobs
4.3M
Much faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
2/10
Safe
AI & Automation Risk
Safe 2/10
The core duties of this occupation are fundamentally physical and interpersonal, involving manual tasks like bathing, dressing, and lifting patients in unpredictable home environments. While AI may assist with peripheral administrative tasks like scheduling or monitoring vital signs, it cannot replace the essential human presence and physical labor required for personal care.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview-Kelso, WABEST VALUE | $47,100 | Average (99.3) | $47,427 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $46,140 | Average (97.9) | $47,117 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $46,070 | Average (98.9) | $46,589 |
| Dubuque, IA | $41,220 | Below avg (89.1) | $46,284 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $46,030 | Average (100.9) | $45,608 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $46,350 | Average (101.9) | $45,483 |
| Yakima, WA | $44,280 | Average (97.9) | $45,229 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $37,850 | Below avg (85.9) | $44,058 |
| Bellingham, WA | $45,030 | Above avg (104.0) | $43,293 |
| Bismarck, ND | $38,520 | Below avg (89.4) | $43,109 |
| Ames, IA | $39,220 | Below avg (91.5) | $42,880 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $38,220 | Below avg (89.1) | $42,879 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $45,690 | Above avg (107.4) | $42,534 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $44,810 | Above avg (105.9) | $42,317 |
| Minot, ND | $37,350 | Below avg (88.7) | $42,116 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
+17% (Much faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$17/hr
Monthly Income
~$2,908/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)