Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $36,020 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.32
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $46,970
Employed locally 510
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $34,540
    50th (median)
    $36,020
    75th
    $39,400
    90th
    $46,970

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 57% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 43% 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
    Albany, OR $43,890
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $37,990
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $37,340
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $37,180
    Kingston, NY $37,090
    Binghamton, NY $37,050

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $36,920
    Medical Assistants $38,820
    Dental Assistants $45,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Elmira, NY is $17.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Elmira, NY is 3.2% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,540.