Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $22,680 -35% vs national
Median hourly $10.90
10th percentile $19,540
90th percentile $30,140
Employed locally 1,780
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,540
    25th
    $22,050
    50th (median)
    $22,680
    75th
    $26,060
    90th
    $30,140

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 34% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 66% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Home Health and Personal Care Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grants Pass, OR $53,120
    Longview-Kelso, WA $47,100
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,690
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $46,350
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,260
    Walla Walla, WA $46,140

    Nearby metros — Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $27,760
    Midland, TX $26,780
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $26,030
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $25,000
    Tyler, TX $24,660
    Victoria, TX $24,540

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $35,010
    Medical Assistants $36,870
    Dental Assistants $36,750
    Physical Therapist Aides $46,790
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $36,570
    Phlebotomists $34,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Home Health and Personal Care Aides make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Abilene, TX is $10.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.98 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Home Health and Personal Care Aides salaries?

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Abilene, TX is 35% below the national median of $34,900. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Abilene?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $19,540 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,050.