Home Health and Personal Care Aide salary in Kentucky
What home health and personal care aides earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$36,440$17.52 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $35,800
Middle half earn$30,950 – $45,450Top 10%: $49,080+
Jobs31,2600.56× the U.S. concentration
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $35,210 | $16.93 | 16,470 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $35,860 | $17.24 | 10,970 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $37,350 | $17.96 | 4,310 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $28,740 | $13.82 | 3,620 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $35,190 | $16.92 | 2,990 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $36,660 | $17.63 | 2,410 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $32,610 | $15.68 | 2,280 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $41,550 | $19.98 | 1,420 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $30,580 | $14.70 | 1,270 |
| Owensboro, KY | $36,100 | $17.35 | 1,180 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $35,160 | $16.90 | 1,150 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $35,810 | $17.21 | 830 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $33,290 | $16.01 | 730 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in similar states
Montana · $36,630 Arizona · $36,420 Wisconsin · $36,340 Nebraska · $36,150 Iowa · $36,080 Utah · $35,880
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670 Physical Therapists · $100,710
Questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Kentucky?
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Kentucky earned a median of $36,440 a year ($17.52 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $35,800. The middle half earned $30,950 to $45,450.
Where in Kentucky do home health and personal care aides earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Owensboro, KY at $36,100.
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.