Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $29,770 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.31
10th percentile $22,840
90th percentile $35,580
Employed locally 2,110
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,840
    25th
    $27,590
    50th (median)
    $29,770
    75th
    $32,880
    90th
    $35,580

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 49% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 51% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,320
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $39,520
    Anchorage, AK $37,700
    Goldsboro, NC $37,210
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $36,920
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $36,910

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $36,050
    Medical Assistants $39,730
    Dental Assistants $46,760
    Phlebotomists $35,530
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,580
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Hickory, NC is $14.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Hickory, NC is 14.7% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $22,840 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,590.