Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $27,510 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.23
10th percentile $22,170
90th percentile $34,360
Employed locally 1,030
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,170
    25th
    $23,470
    50th (median)
    $27,510
    75th
    $29,360
    90th
    $34,360

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 44% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 56% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $35,600
    Sheboygan, WI $35,300
    Logan, UT-ID $34,160
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $33,950
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $33,830
    Michigan $33,410

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Assistants$38,670
    Nursing Assistants$35,380
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$30,460
    Dental Assistants$38,170
    Massage Therapists$65,150
    Phlebotomists$37,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Athens, GA is $13.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Athens, GA is 21.2% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $22,170 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,470.