Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $34,440 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.56
10th percentile $27,530
90th percentile $42,870
Employed locally 1,420
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,530
    25th
    $29,960
    50th (median)
    $34,440
    75th
    $37,070
    90th
    $42,870

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 54% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 46% 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
    Minot, ND $37,350
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $36,720
    Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area $36,610
    Traverse City, MI $36,450
    Ann Arbor, MI $36,380
    Minnesota $36,200

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$37,650
    Medical Assistants$39,050
    Dental Assistants$45,120
    Physical Therapist Assistants$54,830
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$31,100
    Occupational Therapy Assistants$62,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Muskegon, MI is $16.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Muskegon, MI is 1.3% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $27,530 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,960.