Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $35,970 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.29
10th percentile $27,580
90th percentile $43,470
Employed locally 8,170
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,580
    25th
    $30,250
    50th (median)
    $35,970
    75th
    $37,770
    90th
    $43,470

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 41% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 59% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $46,070
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $39,520
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $38,300
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $37,390
    Lewiston, ID-WA $36,840
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $36,150

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $43,620
    Medical Assistants $48,150
    Phlebotomists $46,410
    Dental Assistants $48,470
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,700
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Madison, WI is $17.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Madison, WI is 3.1% above 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $27,580 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,250.