Home Health and Personal Care Aide salary in Tennessee
What home health and personal care aides earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$32,130$15.45 per hour
vs U.S.−10%U.S. median $35,800
Middle half earn$29,920 – $35,280Top 10%: $38,150+
Jobs35,9500.40× the U.S. concentration
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $34,380 | $16.53 | 9,420 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $30,900 | $14.86 | 7,280 |
| Knoxville, TN | $32,710 | $15.73 | 4,610 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $29,700 | $14.28 | 2,830 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $32,670 | $15.71 | 2,560 |
| Jackson, TN | $31,120 | $14.96 | 2,280 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $32,120 | $15.44 | 1,600 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $33,860 | $16.28 | 1,460 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $29,760 | $14.31 | 1,290 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $30,580 | $14.70 | 1,270 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $31,080 | $14.94 | 1,090 |
| Johnson City, TN | $29,360 | $14.12 | 930 |
| Cleveland, TN | $31,620 | $15.20 | 540 |
| Morristown, TN | $30,040 | $14.44 | 470 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in similar states
Florida · $33,800 Nevada · $33,670 Wyoming · $33,190 Missouri · $33,080 Kansas · $31,260 North Carolina · $31,240
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $64,630
Questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Tennessee?
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Tennessee earned a median of $32,130 a year ($15.45 an hour) in May 2025, 10% less than the national median of $35,800. The middle half earned $29,920 to $35,280.
Where in Tennessee do home health and personal care aides earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $34,380.
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.