Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Fairbanks, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fairbanks-College, AK

Median annual salary $40,130 +15% vs national

Median hourly $19.29

10th percentile $35,430

90th percentile $48,540

Employed locally 580

National median $34,900

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Home Health and Personal Care Aides

Fairbanks, AK

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$35,430

25th

$37,600

50th (median)

$40,130

75th

$43,770

90th

$48,540

Fairbanks economic context

Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $84,722 2023 • Census ACS

Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 47% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 53% below the area median household income

Top-paying metros for Home Health and Personal Care Aides

Metro area	Median 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 area	Median salary
Yakima, WA	$44,280
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$40,700
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$40,210
North Dakota	$39,100
Anchorage, AK	$37,700
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$37,030

Occupation	Median salary
Medical Assistants	$48,780
Dental Assistants	$49,170
Massage Therapists	$130,590
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other	$57,220

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Fairbanks, AK is $19.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.23 or more per hour.

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

The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Fairbanks, AK is 15% 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 Fairbanks?

Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $35,430 per year in Fairbanks, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,600.