Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $35,440 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.04
10th percentile $28,680
90th percentile $44,690
Employed locally 2,160
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,680
    25th
    $30,700
    50th (median)
    $35,440
    75th
    $42,620
    90th
    $44,690

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 46% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 54% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,440
    Dubuque, IA $41,220
    District of Columbia $39,420
    Ames, IA $39,220
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $37,790
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $37,260

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $39,260
    Medical Assistants $45,300
    Dental Assistants $48,090
    Physical Therapist Assistants $57,230
    Phlebotomists $39,210
    Pharmacy Aides $32,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Cedar Rapids, IA is $17.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 1.5% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $28,680 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,700.