Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $31,020 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.91
10th percentile $24,710
90th percentile $37,740
Employed locally 5,570
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,710
    25th
    $28,530
    50th (median)
    $31,020
    75th
    $35,370
    90th
    $37,740

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 43% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 57% 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
    Sandusky, OH $33,160
    Springfield, OH $32,400
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $31,990
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $31,790
    Columbus, OH $31,210
    Cleveland, OH $31,020

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $38,160
    Medical Assistants $38,540
    Dental Assistants $46,920
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,820
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,600
    Massage Therapists $47,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Akron, OH is $14.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Akron, OH is 11.1% 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 Akron?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $24,710 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,530.