Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $35,480 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.06
10th percentile $30,400
90th percentile $44,660
Employed locally 5,620
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,400
    25th
    $32,150
    50th (median)
    $35,480
    75th
    $37,730
    90th
    $44,660

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 42% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 58% 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$39,790
    Medical Assistants$45,700
    Dental Assistants$48,680
    Phlebotomists$39,200
    Pharmacy Aides$33,360
    Massage Therapists$73,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Des Moines, IA is $17.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Des Moines, IA is 1.7% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $30,400 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,150.