Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $29,260 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.07
10th percentile $23,890
90th percentile $37,740
Employed locally 35,740
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,890
    25th
    $26,730
    50th (median)
    $29,260
    75th
    $35,430
    90th
    $37,740

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 40% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 60% 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
    Grants Pass, OR $53,120
    Lexington Park, MD $37,830
    Napa, CA $36,650
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $36,150
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $35,020
    Gettysburg, PA $34,670

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $39,220
    Medical Assistants $39,500
    Dental Assistants $47,920
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,120
    Orderlies $36,130
    Phlebotomists $38,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Pittsburgh, PA is $14.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 16.2% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $23,890 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,730.