Home Health and Personal Care Aide salary in Washington
What home health and personal care aides earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$47,730$22.95 per hour
vs U.S.+33%U.S. median $35,800
Middle half earn$44,620 – $48,630Top 10%: $54,980+
Jobs103,2601.05× the U.S. concentration
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $48,210 | $23.18 | 54,670 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $45,570 | $21.91 | 22,860 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $47,410 | $22.80 | 10,580 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $47,810 | $22.98 | 4,800 |
| Yakima, WA | $44,490 | $21.39 | 4,770 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $47,420 | $22.80 | 4,690 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $44,060 | $21.18 | 3,370 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $48,110 | $23.13 | 3,200 |
| Bellingham, WA | $44,080 | $21.19 | 2,350 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $46,980 | $22.59 | 2,130 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $47,840 | $23.00 | 1,780 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $42,690 | $20.53 | 1,200 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $47,700 | $22.93 | 1,160 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $47,730 | $22.95 | 1,120 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $36,400 | $17.50 | 870 |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in similar states
Oregon · $44,410 Rhode Island · $43,680 Vermont · $41,600 Massachusetts · $40,910 Alaska · $39,740 New York · $39,620
Other healthcare salaries in Washington
Registered Nurses · $124,200 Nursing Assistants · $49,180 Medical Assistants · $59,290 Dental Assistants · $58,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $58,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $72,760 Pharmacists · $160,610 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $83,150 Nurse Practitioners · $156,100 Dental Hygienists · $131,160 Physicians, All Other · $307,170 Physical Therapists · $105,950
Questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Washington?
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Washington earned a median of $47,730 a year ($22.95 an hour) in May 2025, 33% more than the national median of $35,800. The middle half earned $44,620 to $48,630.
Where in Washington do home health and personal care aides earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $48,210.
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.