Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $26,000 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $12.50
10th percentile $24,790
90th percentile $42,640
Employed locally 560
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,790
    25th
    $26,000
    50th (median)
    $26,000
    75th
    $32,930
    90th
    $42,640

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 38% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 62% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $40,130
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $37,850
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $33,870
    Jacksonville, FL $33,140
    Jackson, MI $31,470
    Topeka, KS $30,530

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $37,500
    Medical Assistants $40,910
    Dental Assistants $44,860
    Massage Therapists $47,940
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,530
    Phlebotomists $41,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Lawrence, KS is $12.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Lawrence, KS is 25.5% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $24,790 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,000.