What home health and personal care aides earn in Oregon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $45,570 | $21.91 | 22,860 |
| Salem, OR | $45,200 | $21.73 | 7,040 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $53,120 | $25.54 | 4,640 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $40,690 | $19.56 | 3,630 |
| Medford, OR | $44,950 | $21.61 | 3,000 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $39,420 | $18.95 | 2,110 |
| Albany, OR | $42,120 | $20.25 | 1,460 |
| Bend, OR | $43,140 | $20.74 | 1,400 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $37,730 | $18.14 | 1,320 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $38,310 | $18.42 | 900 |
| Corvallis, OR | $40,800 | $19.61 | 670 |
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Oregon earned a median of $44,410 a year ($21.35 an hour) in May 2025, 24% more than the national median of $35,800. The middle half earned $39,400 to $48,360.
Among areas in Oregon, pay was highest in Grants Pass, OR at $53,120.
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.