Home Health and Personal Care Aide salary in Missouri
What home health and personal care aides earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$33,080$15.90 per hour
vs U.S.−8%U.S. median $35,800
Middle half earn$28,600 – $37,060Top 10%: $43,410+
Jobs94,8101.17× the U.S. concentration
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in Missouri cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $34,490 | $16.58 | 44,200 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $32,780 | $15.76 | 20,870 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $30,840 | $14.83 | 12,040 |
| Springfield, MO | $32,190 | $15.48 | 7,060 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $35,370 | $17.00 | 5,110 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $34,690 | $16.68 | 3,140 |
| Columbia, MO | $36,860 | $17.72 | 3,000 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $34,800 | $16.73 | 2,050 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $32,940 | $15.84 | 2,020 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $31,250 | $15.03 | 1,760 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $33,940 | $16.32 | 1,540 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $31,830 | $15.30 | 1,170 |
Hospitals and jobs in Missouri
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in similar states
California · $34,320 Delaware · $34,320 Florida · $33,800 Nevada · $33,670 Wyoming · $33,190 Tennessee · $32,130
Other healthcare salaries in Missouri
Registered Nurses · $81,780 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,530 Medical Assistants · $40,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,100 Nurse Practitioners · $129,930 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,300 Dental Assistants · $45,970 Pharmacists · $137,610 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,040 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $73,080 Physical Therapists · $99,310
Questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Missouri?
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Missouri earned a median of $33,080 a year ($15.90 an hour) in May 2025, 8% less than the national median of $35,800. The middle half earned $28,600 to $37,060.
Where in Missouri do home health and personal care aides earn the most?
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in Columbia, MO at $36,860.
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.