Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $31,410 -10% vs national
Median hourly $15.10
10th percentile $27,880
90th percentile $35,610
Employed locally 1,140
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,880
    25th
    $29,380
    50th (median)
    $31,410
    75th
    $33,180
    90th
    $35,610

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $36,810
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $34,320
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $34,090
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $33,910
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $33,310
    Punta Gorda, FL $33,200

    Related occupations in Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$35,660
    Medical Assistants$36,920
    Dental Assistants$44,720
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34,310
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,620
    Phlebotomists$37,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Ocala, FL is $15.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Ocala, FL is 10% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $27,880 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,380.