Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $24,030 -31.1% vs national
Median hourly $11.55
10th percentile $20,970
90th percentile $28,920
Employed locally 830
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,970
    25th
    $22,590
    50th (median)
    $24,030
    75th
    $26,420
    90th
    $28,920

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 34% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 66% 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 Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $34,920
    Medical Assistants $36,530
    Dental Assistants $39,050
    Phlebotomists $35,540
    Physical Therapist Assistants $63,600
    Physical Therapist Aides $26,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Odessa, TX is $11.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Odessa, TX is 31.1% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $20,970 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,590.