Home Health and Personal Care Aide salary in Massachusetts
What home health and personal care aides earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$40,910$19.67 per hour
vs U.S.+14%U.S. median $35,800
Middle half earn$39,650 – $43,740Top 10%: $46,700+
Jobs117,9401.17× the U.S. concentration
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in Massachusetts cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $40,910 | $19.67 | 72,420 |
| Springfield, MA | $40,860 | $19.65 | 15,840 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $40,890 | $19.66 | 15,670 |
| Worcester, MA | $40,870 | $19.65 | 14,720 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $40,160 | $19.31 | 2,540 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $41,700 | $20.05 | 2,350 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $42,520 | $20.44 | 2,300 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $42,430 | $20.40 | 1,110 |
Hospitals and jobs in Massachusetts
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in similar states
Vermont · $41,600 Alaska · $39,740 New York · $39,620 North Dakota · $39,440 Connecticut · $38,990 New Hampshire · $38,760
Other healthcare salaries in Massachusetts
Registered Nurses · $104,550 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Medical Assistants · $49,460 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,220 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $79,120 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,470 Dental Assistants · $57,980 Physicians, All Other · $236,580 Nurse Practitioners · $142,440 Pharmacists · $138,170 Dental Hygienists · $100,640 Physical Therapists · $103,790
Questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Massachusetts?
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Massachusetts earned a median of $40,910 a year ($19.67 an hour) in May 2025, 14% more than the national median of $35,800. The middle half earned $39,650 to $43,740.
Where in Massachusetts do home health and personal care aides earn the most?
Among areas in Massachusetts, pay was highest in Barnstable Town, MA at $42,520.
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.