Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $27,760 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.35
10th percentile $21,340
90th percentile $36,190
Employed locally 12,070
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,340
    25th
    $23,380
    50th (median)
    $27,760
    75th
    $30,490
    90th
    $36,190

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 28% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 72% 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
    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
    San Angelo, TX $24,270

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $37,460
    Medical Assistants $45,220
    Dental Assistants $44,760
    Physical Therapist Assistants $80,890
    Massage Therapists $58,490
    Phlebotomists $45,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Austin, TX is $13.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Austin, TX is 20.5% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $21,340 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,380.