Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $33,370 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.04
10th percentile $27,820
90th percentile $38,610
Employed locally 2,310
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,820
    25th
    $30,420
    50th (median)
    $33,370
    75th
    $35,630
    90th
    $38,610

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 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 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
    Minot, ND $37,350
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $36,720
    Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $36,610
    Traverse City, MI $36,450
    Ann Arbor, MI $36,380
    Minnesota $36,200

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $39,570
    Medical Assistants $42,250
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,770
    Dental Assistants $44,320
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,610
    Phlebotomists $38,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Kalamazoo, MI is $16.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 4.4% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $27,820 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,420.