Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $33,770 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.23
10th percentile $30,330
90th percentile $37,550
Employed locally 2,750
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,330
    25th
    $31,350
    50th (median)
    $33,770
    75th
    $35,740
    90th
    $37,550

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 51% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 49% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $45,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,320
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $38,300
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,440
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $36,340
    Illinois $36,310

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$38,960
    Medical Assistants$44,380
    Dental Assistants$44,670
    Phlebotomists$39,620
    Massage Therapists$59,760
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$40,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Rockford, IL is $16.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Rockford, IL is 3.2% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $30,330 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,350.