What home health and personal care aides earn in Oklahoma and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | $28,050 | $13.49 | 6,990 |
| Tulsa, OK | $28,140 | $13.53 | 5,490 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $26,090 | $12.54 | 2,900 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $28,410 | $13.66 | 2,240 |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $26,720 | $12.84 | 2,100 |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $28,870 | $13.88 | 960 |
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $26,790 | $12.88 | 790 |
| Lawton, OK | $26,530 | $12.75 | 320 |
| Enid, OK | $27,670 | $13.31 | 130 |
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Oklahoma earned a median of $27,710 a year ($13.32 an hour) in May 2025, 23% less than the national median of $35,800. The middle half earned $25,750 to $30,250.
Among areas in Oklahoma, pay was highest in Fort Smith, AR-OK at $28,410.
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.