Home Health and Personal Care Aide salary in Delaware
What home health and personal care aides earn in Delaware and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$34,320$16.50 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $35,800
Middle half earn$31,200 – $37,350Top 10%: $40,430+
Jobs11,8200.88× the U.S. concentration
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in Delaware cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $29,800 | $14.33 | 158,280 |
| Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area | $31,740 | $15.26 | 2,150 |
| Dover, DE | $32,130 | $15.45 | 2,070 |
Hospitals and jobs in Delaware
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in similar states
Michigan · $35,000 Idaho · $34,790 Ohio · $34,460 California · $34,320 Florida · $33,800 Nevada · $33,670
Other healthcare salaries in Delaware
Registered Nurses · $99,520 Nursing Assistants · $42,030 Medical Assistants · $44,490 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $68,710 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,430 Nurse Practitioners · $131,040 Physicians, All Other · $297,470 Physical Therapists · $102,050 Dental Assistants · $47,600 Emergency Medical Technicians · $46,790 Physician Assistants · $139,350 Pharmacists · $152,880
Questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Delaware?
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Delaware earned a median of $34,320 a year ($16.50 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $35,800. The middle half earned $31,200 to $37,350.
Where in Delaware do home health and personal care aides earn the most?
Among areas in Delaware, pay was highest in Dover, DE at $32,130.
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.