Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $42,360 +21.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.37
10th percentile $37,010
90th percentile $47,080
Employed locally 1,620
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,010
    25th
    $38,900
    50th (median)
    $42,360
    75th
    $44,640
    90th
    $47,080

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 41% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 59% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,690
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $44,810
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,320
    Fairbanks-College, AK $40,130
    District of Columbia $39,420
    Connecticut $38,200

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$49,390
    Medical Assistants$48,740
    Dental Assistants$48,400
    Massage Therapists$75,570
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$43,470
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$45,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Boulder, CO is $20.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Boulder, CO is 21.4% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $37,010 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,900.