Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $34,180 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.43
10th percentile $28,760
90th percentile $36,880
Employed locally 1,740
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,760
    25th
    $30,730
    50th (median)
    $34,180
    75th
    $35,590
    90th
    $36,880

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 57% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 43% 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
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,260
    Washington $46,140
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $45,750
    Bellingham, WA $45,030
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $40,540
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $39,770

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $36,400
    Medical Assistants $39,310
    Dental Assistants $48,010
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,740
    Occupational Therapy Assistants $71,930
    Medical Equipment Preparers $40,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Lafayette, IN is $16.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Lafayette, IN is 2.1% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $28,760 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,730.