Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $39,220 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.86
10th percentile $29,790
90th percentile $54,560
Employed locally 820
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,790
    25th
    $33,850
    50th (median)
    $39,220
    75th
    $44,280
    90th
    $54,560

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 55% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 45% 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
    Washington $46,140

    Nearby metros — Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,440
    Dubuque, IA $41,220
    District of Columbia $39,420
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $37,790
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $37,260
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $36,700

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $39,110
    Medical Assistants $44,820
    Dental Assistants $47,530
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,580
    Phlebotomists $36,850
    Physical Therapist Assistants $57,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Ames, IA is $18.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Ames, IA is 12.4% above 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 Ames?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $29,790 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,850.