Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $33,630 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.17
10th percentile $27,250
90th percentile $38,420
Employed locally 2,930
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,250
    25th
    $29,530
    50th (median)
    $33,630
    75th
    $36,040
    90th
    $38,420

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $46,070
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $39,520
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $38,300
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $37,390
    Lewiston, ID-WA $36,840
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $36,150

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $41,810
    Medical Assistants $47,520
    Dental Assistants $46,730
    Phlebotomists $46,540
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,510
    Medical Equipment Preparers $45,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Eau Claire, WI is $16.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Eau Claire, WI is 3.6% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $27,250 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,530.