Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $31,280 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.04
10th percentile $23,350
90th percentile $39,810
Employed locally 1,250
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,350
    25th
    $23,360
    50th (median)
    $31,280
    75th
    $36,960
    90th
    $39,810

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 44% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 56% 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
    Binghamton, NY $37,050
    Bozeman, MT $36,900
    Billings, MT $33,080
    Helena, MT $31,450
    Great Falls, MT $28,990
    Sumter, SC $27,000

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $40,390
    Medical Assistants $45,850
    Dental Assistants $46,280
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,350
    Medical Equipment Preparers $39,160
    Pharmacy Aides $34,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Missoula, MT is $15.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Missoula, MT is 10.4% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $23,350 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,360.