Home Health and Personal Care Aide salary in Iowa
What home health and personal care aides earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$36,080$17.34 per hour
vs U.S.+1%U.S. median $35,800
Middle half earn$33,570 – $39,630Top 10%: $45,490+
Jobs25,8000.60× the U.S. concentration
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $36,450 | $17.52 | 7,480 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $36,350 | $17.48 | 6,210 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $35,900 | $17.26 | 3,600 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $34,370 | $16.52 | 2,280 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $35,370 | $17.00 | 2,260 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $36,900 | $17.74 | 1,950 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $35,740 | $17.19 | 1,890 |
| Iowa City, IA | $35,630 | $17.13 | 1,780 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $35,500 | $17.07 | 1,550 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $36,510 | $17.55 | 1,320 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $36,580 | $17.59 | 1,230 |
| Dubuque, IA | $38,090 | $18.31 | 1,020 |
| Ames, IA | $35,660 | $17.14 | 700 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in similar states
Montana · $36,630 Kentucky · $36,440 Arizona · $36,420 Wisconsin · $36,340 Nebraska · $36,150 Utah · $35,880
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Nursing Assistants · $39,350 Medical Assistants · $45,480 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,630 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,860 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,260 Nurse Practitioners · $130,160 Pharmacists · $138,860 Dental Assistants · $48,430 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,930 Physical Therapists · $97,560 Dental Hygienists · $84,010
Questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Iowa?
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Iowa earned a median of $36,080 a year ($17.34 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $35,800. The middle half earned $33,570 to $39,630.
Where in Iowa do home health and personal care aides earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Dubuque, IA at $38,090.
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.