Home Health and Personal Care Aide salary in Florida
What home health and personal care aides earn in Florida and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$33,800$16.25 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $35,800
Middle half earn$31,540 – $35,880Top 10%: $38,310+
Jobs90,1700.33× the U.S. concentration
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in Florida cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $32,890 | $15.81 | 28,350 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $34,210 | $16.45 | 13,120 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $34,110 | $16.40 | 8,260 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $34,380 | $16.53 | 5,740 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $35,400 | $17.02 | 3,530 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $35,010 | $16.83 | 3,120 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $34,440 | $16.56 | 2,390 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $34,110 | $16.40 | 2,220 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $33,570 | $16.14 | 2,210 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $34,140 | $16.41 | 2,180 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $32,710 | $15.73 | 1,990 |
| North Florida nonmetropolitan area | $33,760 | $16.23 | 1,690 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $33,180 | $15.95 | 1,670 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $35,160 | $16.90 | 1,550 |
| Gainesville, FL | $33,320 | $16.02 | 1,430 |
| Ocala, FL | $31,550 | $15.17 | 1,370 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $34,070 | $16.38 | 820 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $34,860 | $16.76 | 780 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $32,670 | $15.71 | 570 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $34,500 | $16.59 | 550 |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $36,210 | $17.41 | 500 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $32,240 | $15.50 | 470 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $33,900 | $16.30 | 470 |
| Sebring, FL | $32,940 | $15.84 | 320 |
Hospitals and jobs in Florida
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in similar states
Ohio · $34,460 California · $34,320 Delaware · $34,320 Nevada · $33,670 Wyoming · $33,190 Missouri · $33,080
Other healthcare salaries in Florida
Registered Nurses · $84,190 Nursing Assistants · $37,510 Medical Assistants · $43,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,770 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,590 Dental Assistants · $47,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,510 Physicians, All Other · $262,180 Nurse Practitioners · $129,510 Pharmacists · $135,970 Medical Records Specialists · $45,760 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $76,750
Questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Florida?
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Florida earned a median of $33,800 a year ($16.25 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $35,800. The middle half earned $31,540 to $35,880.
Where in Florida do home health and personal care aides earn the most?
Among areas in Florida, pay was highest in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL at $35,400.
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.