Home Health and Personal Care Aide salary in Minnesota
What home health and personal care aides earn in Minnesota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,370$18.45 per hour
vs U.S.+7%U.S. median $35,800
Middle half earn$36,600 – $43,830Top 10%: $46,650+
Jobs128,6801.58× the U.S. concentration
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in Minnesota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $38,860 | $18.68 | 93,560 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $37,240 | $17.90 | 5,950 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $37,070 | $17.82 | 5,690 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $36,390 | $17.50 | 5,660 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $37,340 | $17.95 | 4,420 |
| Rochester, MN | $39,270 | $18.88 | 4,260 |
| Mankato, MN | $37,560 | $18.06 | 3,170 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $37,100 | $17.84 | 3,140 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $37,910 | $18.23 | 3,130 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $37,140 | $17.86 | 2,130 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $37,310 | $17.94 | 1,710 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $38,060 | $18.30 | 1,660 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $41,080 | $19.75 | 1,350 |
Hospitals and jobs in Minnesota
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in similar states
New Hampshire · $38,760 Maine · $38,580 Colorado · $38,540 Hawaii · $38,110 Illinois · $38,060 Maryland · $38,040
Other healthcare salaries in Minnesota
Registered Nurses · $101,510 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,750 Medical Assistants · $50,480 Nurse Practitioners · $133,260 Pharmacy Technicians · $48,300 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $74,440 Pharmacists · $159,740 Dental Assistants · $65,270 Physicians, All Other · $367,320 Physical Therapists · $102,010 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $83,400
Questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Minnesota?
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Minnesota earned a median of $38,370 a year ($18.45 an hour) in May 2025, 7% more than the national median of $35,800. The middle half earned $36,600 to $43,830.
Where in Minnesota do home health and personal care aides earn the most?
Among areas in Minnesota, pay was highest in Grand Forks, ND-MN at $41,080.
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.