Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $35,020 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.84
10th percentile $31,150
90th percentile $42,830
Employed locally 720
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,150
    25th
    $32,970
    50th (median)
    $35,020
    75th
    $36,490
    90th
    $42,830

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 54% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 46% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $45,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,320
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $38,300
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,440
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $36,340
    Illinois $36,310

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$43,720
    Medical Assistants$42,930
    Phlebotomists$43,080
    Dental Assistants$45,290
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,850
    Medical Equipment Preparers$44,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Champaign, IL is $16.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Champaign, IL is 0.3% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $31,150 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,970.