Home Health and Personal Care Aide salary in Connecticut
What home health and personal care aides earn in Connecticut and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,990$18.75 per hour
vs U.S.+9%U.S. median $35,800
Middle half earn$35,510 – $44,240Top 10%: $45,150+
Jobs49,5101.05× the U.S. concentration
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in Connecticut cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $39,620 | $19.05 | 19,230 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $38,110 | $18.32 | 10,850 |
| New Haven, CT | $39,720 | $19.10 | 7,370 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $37,690 | $18.12 | 6,360 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $39,570 | $19.02 | 2,920 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $37,910 | $18.23 | 2,480 |
Hospitals and jobs in Connecticut
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in similar states
New York · $39,620 North Dakota · $39,440 New Hampshire · $38,760 Maine · $38,580 Colorado · $38,540 Minnesota · $38,370
Other healthcare salaries in Connecticut
Registered Nurses · $102,740 Nursing Assistants · $44,790 Medical Assistants · $47,430 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $73,690 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,050 Physicians, All Other · $214,990 Physical Therapists · $104,360 Dental Assistants · $56,850 Nurse Practitioners · $138,470 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $65,310 Physician Assistants · $139,860 Pharmacists · $141,290
Questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Connecticut?
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Connecticut earned a median of $38,990 a year ($18.75 an hour) in May 2025, 9% more than the national median of $35,800. The middle half earned $35,510 to $44,240.
Where in Connecticut do home health and personal care aides earn the most?
Among areas in Connecticut, pay was highest in New Haven, CT at $39,720.
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.