Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $29,950 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.40
10th percentile $24,020
90th percentile $39,980
Employed locally 560
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,020
    25th
    $27,850
    50th (median)
    $29,950
    75th
    $33,380
    90th
    $39,980

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 39% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 61% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $35,600
    Sheboygan, WI $35,300
    Logan, UT-ID $34,160
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $33,950
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $33,830
    Michigan $33,410

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $40,210
    Medical Assistants $39,570
    Dental Assistants $44,440
    Phlebotomists $37,890
    Physical Therapist Assistants $64,230
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Gainesville, GA is $14.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Gainesville, GA is 14.2% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $24,020 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,850.