Home Health and Personal Care Aide salary in Arkansas
What home health and personal care aides earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$27,660$13.30 per hour
vs U.S.−23%U.S. median $35,800
Middle half earn$26,230 – $29,250Top 10%: $31,680+
Jobs19,8400.55× the U.S. concentration
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in Arkansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $30,900 | $14.86 | 7,280 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $27,840 | $13.39 | 5,770 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $29,430 | $14.15 | 2,740 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $26,770 | $12.87 | 2,550 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $28,410 | $13.66 | 2,240 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $26,260 | $12.62 | 2,230 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $26,480 | $12.73 | 1,230 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $24,630 | $11.84 | 1,160 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $27,430 | $13.19 | 1,110 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $26,670 | $12.82 | 880 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $25,740 | $12.37 | 760 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $29,420 Georgia · $29,270 New Mexico · $28,520 West Virginia · $28,010 Alabama · $27,840 Oklahoma · $27,710
Other healthcare salaries in Arkansas
Registered Nurses · $78,940 Nursing Assistants · $34,430 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $56,620 Medical Assistants · $37,760 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,680 Physicians, All Other · $136,880 Nurse Practitioners · $125,660 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,670 Dental Assistants · $42,830 Pharmacists · $136,060 Physical Therapists · $99,010 Speech-Language Pathologists · $83,580
Questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Arkansas?
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Arkansas earned a median of $27,660 a year ($13.30 an hour) in May 2025, 23% less than the national median of $35,800. The middle half earned $26,230 to $29,250.
Where in Arkansas do home health and personal care aides earn the most?
Among areas in Arkansas, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $30,900.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.