Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $33,280 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.00
10th percentile $25,450
90th percentile $37,190
Employed locally 2,210
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,450
    25th
    $27,880
    50th (median)
    $33,280
    75th
    $36,020
    90th
    $37,190

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 39% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 61% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $37,790
    Carson City, NV $34,740
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $33,460
    Jacksonville, FL $33,140
    Jacksonville, NC $29,990
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $29,300

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$46,500
    Medical Assistants$45,680
    Dental Assistants$55,470
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37,130
    Massage Therapists$47,690
    Medical Equipment Preparers$41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Reno, NV is $16.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Reno, NV is 4.6% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $25,450 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,880.