Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $33,280 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.00
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $34,880
Employed locally 28,680
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $33,280
    75th
    $33,280
    90th
    $34,880

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $39,790
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $37,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $36,920
    Ithaca, NY $36,700
    Napa, CA $36,650
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $36,340

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$42,840
    Medical Assistants$44,700
    Dental Assistants$46,730
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$47,790
    Phlebotomists$48,160
    Medical Equipment Preparers$48,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Fresno, CA is $16.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Fresno, CA is 4.6% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.