Home Health and Personal Care Aide salary in Virginia
What home health and personal care aides earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$30,300$14.57 per hour
vs U.S.−15%U.S. median $35,800
Middle half earn$28,420 – $35,860Top 10%: $40,650+
Jobs70,0700.62× the U.S. concentration
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $38,530 | $18.52 | 50,450 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $28,420 | $13.66 | 13,650 |
| Richmond, VA | $29,360 | $14.12 | 11,570 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $28,420 | $13.66 | 4,160 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $27,780 | $13.36 | 3,950 |
| Roanoke, VA | $27,540 | $13.24 | 2,190 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $27,810 | $13.37 | 2,120 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $29,700 | $14.28 | 1,970 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $28,420 | $13.66 | 1,510 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $29,760 | $14.31 | 1,290 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $28,520 | $13.71 | 1,090 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $29,700 | $14.28 | 1,050 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $29,240 | $14.06 | 980 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $28,820 | $13.86 | 800 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $29,050 | $13.97 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in similar states
Kansas · $31,260 North Carolina · $31,240 South Carolina · $30,110 Pennsylvania · $29,420 Georgia · $29,270 New Mexico · $28,520
Other healthcare salaries in Virginia
Registered Nurses · $93,600 Nursing Assistants · $43,200 Medical Assistants · $44,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $64,920 Dental Assistants · $46,670 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,610 Physicians, All Other · $278,530 Pharmacists · $144,060 Physical Therapists · $101,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,050 Nurse Practitioners · $127,810 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $80,670
Questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Virginia?
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Virginia earned a median of $30,300 a year ($14.57 an hour) in May 2025, 15% less than the national median of $35,800. The middle half earned $28,420 to $35,860.
Where in Virginia do home health and personal care aides earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $38,530.
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.