Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $19,760 -43.4% vs national
Median hourly $9.50
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $29,880
Employed locally 540
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $19,760
    50th (median)
    $19,760
    75th
    $21,360
    90th
    $29,880

    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

    Related occupations in Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Dental Assistants$21,840
    Pharmacy Aides$21,340
    Phlebotomists$30,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Puerto Rico is $9.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Puerto Rico is 43.4% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,760.