Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $40,520 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.48
10th percentile $35,950
90th percentile $51,060
Employed locally 5,520
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,950
    25th
    $37,560
    50th (median)
    $40,520
    75th
    $47,190
    90th
    $51,060

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 53% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 47% 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
    Grants Pass, OR $53,120
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $45,690
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $44,810
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,320
    Albany, OR $43,890
    Oregon $41,490

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $48,280
    Medical Assistants $48,720
    Psychiatric Aides $46,040
    Dental Assistants $56,470
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $49,080
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $40,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Salem, OR is $19.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Salem, OR is 16.1% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $35,950 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,560.