Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $33,280 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.00
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $37,910
Employed locally 52,930
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $33,280
    75th
    $34,430
    90th
    $37,910

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 35% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 65% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $39,790
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $37,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $36,920
    Ithaca, NY $36,700
    Napa, CA $36,650
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $36,340

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Assistants $62,570
    Nursing Assistants $46,260
    Dental Assistants $59,270
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $46,620
    Massage Therapists $48,230
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Sacramento, CA is $16.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Sacramento, CA 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.