Home Health and Personal Care Aide salary in Ohio
What home health and personal care aides earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$34,460$16.57 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $35,800
Middle half earn$30,140 – $36,690Top 10%: $39,530+
Jobs106,9400.70× the U.S. concentration
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in Ohio cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $34,880 | $16.77 | 27,580 |
| Cleveland, OH | $34,520 | $16.60 | 19,400 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $35,210 | $16.93 | 16,470 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $34,980 | $16.82 | 7,070 |
| Akron, OH | $34,310 | $16.50 | 6,310 |
| Toledo, OH | $34,550 | $16.61 | 5,430 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $31,850 | $15.31 | 4,580 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $32,320 | $15.54 | 4,130 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $31,330 | $15.06 | 3,840 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $34,660 | $16.66 | 3,820 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $28,740 | $13.82 | 3,620 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $35,030 | $16.84 | 3,150 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $34,110 | $16.40 | 2,370 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $29,190 | $14.03 | 1,190 |
| Mansfield, OH | $30,400 | $14.61 | 880 |
| Sandusky, OH | $35,480 | $17.06 | 850 |
| Lima, OH | $31,980 | $15.38 | 810 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $28,550 | $13.72 | 770 |
| Springfield, OH | $34,860 | $16.76 | 630 |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in similar states
Indiana · $35,060 Michigan · $35,000 Idaho · $34,790 California · $34,320 Delaware · $34,320 Florida · $33,800
Other healthcare salaries in Ohio
Registered Nurses · $82,510 Nursing Assistants · $39,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,950 Medical Assistants · $42,810 Physicians, All Other · $297,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,650 Nurse Practitioners · $124,870 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,800 Pharmacists · $137,020 Dental Assistants · $47,970 Physical Therapists · $103,050 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $78,320
Questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Ohio?
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Ohio earned a median of $34,460 a year ($16.57 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $35,800. The middle half earned $30,140 to $36,690.
Where in Ohio do home health and personal care aides earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Sandusky, OH at $35,480.
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.