Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $27,790 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.36
10th percentile $22,640
90th percentile $35,790
Employed locally 6,550
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,640
    25th
    $26,240
    50th (median)
    $27,790
    75th
    $31,650
    90th
    $35,790

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 45% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 55% 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
    Grants Pass, OR $53,120
    Lexington Park, MD $37,830
    Napa, CA $36,650
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $36,150
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $35,020
    Gettysburg, PA $34,670

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$37,850
    Medical Assistants$38,250
    Dental Assistants$38,720
    Phlebotomists$37,000
    Physical Therapist Assistants$57,350
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Erie, PA is $13.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Erie, PA is 20.4% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $22,640 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,240.