Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $23,100 -33.8% vs national
Median hourly $11.11
10th percentile $20,790
90th percentile $28,610
Employed locally 2,220
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,790
    25th
    $21,960
    50th (median)
    $23,100
    75th
    $26,540
    90th
    $28,610

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 35% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 65% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $27,760
    Midland, TX $26,780
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $26,030
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $25,000
    Tyler, TX $24,660
    Victoria, TX $24,540

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $30,800
    Medical Assistants $36,050
    Dental Assistants $36,150
    Phlebotomists $37,480
    Physical Therapist Assistants $75,410
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $30,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Longview, TX is $11.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Longview, TX is 33.8% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $20,790 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,960.