Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$34,900
↑ 38.1% since 2019
Median Salary Over Time
Home Health and Personal Care Aides — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Home Health and Personal Care Aides — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 38.1% since 2019 ($25,280 → $34,900)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $34,900
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 7.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +19%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,900 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $33,530 | +11.1% |
| 2022 | $30,180 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $29,430 | +8.7% |
| 2020 | $27,080 | +7.1% |
| 2019 | $25,280 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.