Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $24,350 -30.2% vs national
Median hourly $11.71
10th percentile $20,900
90th percentile $35,480
Employed locally 420
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,900
    25th
    $21,670
    50th (median)
    $24,350
    75th
    $27,950
    90th
    $35,480

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 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
    Walla Walla, WA $46,140
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $46,030
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $45,690
    Albany, OR $43,890
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $42,940
    Salem, OR $40,520

    Related occupations in Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$29,570
    Medical Assistants$31,200
    Physical Therapist Assistants$63,210
    Dental Assistants$34,600
    Phlebotomists$35,080
    Physical Therapist Aides$21,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Gadsden, AL is $11.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Gadsden, AL is 30.2% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $20,900 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,670.