Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $23,880 -31.6% vs national
Median hourly $11.48
10th percentile $21,270
90th percentile $31,250
Employed locally 1,810
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,270
    25th
    $22,050
    50th (median)
    $23,880
    75th
    $28,190
    90th
    $31,250

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 36% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 64% 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 Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $36,020
    Medical Assistants $37,360
    Dental Assistants $36,850
    Physical Therapist Assistants $72,480
    Phlebotomists $34,900
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $28,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Amarillo, TX is $11.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Amarillo, TX is 31.6% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $21,270 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,050.