Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $36,030 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.32
10th percentile $31,380
90th percentile $48,080
Employed locally 15,780
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,380
    25th
    $33,500
    50th (median)
    $36,030
    75th
    $37,710
    90th
    $48,080

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 48% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 52% 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
    Albany, OR $43,890
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $37,990
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $37,340
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $37,180
    Kingston, NY $37,090
    Binghamton, NY $37,050

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$39,800
    Medical Assistants$43,230
    Dental Assistants$46,520
    Phlebotomists$45,340
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$41,600
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Rochester, NY is $17.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Rochester, NY is 3.2% above 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $31,380 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,500.