Home Health and Personal Care Aide salary in Louisiana
What home health and personal care aides earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$22,520$10.83 per hour
vs U.S.−37%U.S. median $35,800
Middle half earn$20,800 – $27,090Top 10%: $32,130+
Jobs45,0600.84× the U.S. concentration
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $23,040 | $11.08 | 7,840 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $23,650 | $11.37 | 6,600 |
| Lafayette, LA | $21,400 | $10.29 | 5,200 |
| Monroe, LA | $21,720 | $10.44 | 4,530 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $22,220 | $10.68 | 3,050 |
| Alexandria, LA | $22,590 | $10.86 | 2,960 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $21,970 | $10.56 | 2,630 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $21,570 | $10.37 | 2,490 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $21,690 | $10.43 | 2,210 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $23,000 | $11.06 | 2,140 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $23,770 | $11.43 | 1,840 |
| Hammond, LA | $21,980 | $10.57 | 1,750 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $21,890 | $10.52 | 1,630 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in similar states
West Virginia · $28,010 Alabama · $27,840 Oklahoma · $27,710 Arkansas · $27,660 Texas · $24,230 Mississippi · $23,860
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,460
Questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Louisiana?
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Louisiana earned a median of $22,520 a year ($10.83 an hour) in May 2025, 37% less than the national median of $35,800. The middle half earned $20,800 to $27,090.
Where in Louisiana do home health and personal care aides earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA at $23,770.
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.