Home Health and Personal Care Aide salary in Maryland
What home health and personal care aides earn in Maryland and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,040$18.29 per hour
vs U.S.+6%U.S. median $35,800
Middle half earn$35,490 – $43,150Top 10%: $46,880+
Jobs46,5600.61× the U.S. concentration
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in Maryland 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 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $38,530 | $18.52 | 50,450 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $37,640 | $18.10 | 26,880 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $32,620 | $15.68 | 1,880 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $37,450 | $18.00 | 1,710 |
| Salisbury, MD | $37,570 | $18.06 | 1,010 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $40,070 | $19.26 | 430 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maryland
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in similar states
Maine · $38,580 Colorado · $38,540 Minnesota · $38,370 Hawaii · $38,110 Illinois · $38,060 South Dakota · $37,740
Other healthcare salaries in Maryland
Registered Nurses · $99,790 Nursing Assistants · $43,240 Medical Assistants · $46,410 Physicians, All Other · $212,080 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $74,660 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,120 Nurse Practitioners · $131,110 Dental Assistants · $48,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,690 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · $164,670 Pharmacists · $138,990 Physical Therapists · $106,890
Questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Maryland?
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Maryland earned a median of $38,040 a year ($18.29 an hour) in May 2025, 6% more than the national median of $35,800. The middle half earned $35,490 to $43,150.
Where in Maryland do home health and personal care aides earn the most?
Among areas in Maryland, pay was highest in Lexington Park, MD at $40,070.
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.