Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $36,250 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.43
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $41,990
Employed locally 970
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $32,240
    50th (median)
    $36,250
    75th
    $39,370
    90th
    $41,990

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 52% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 48% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $37,830
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $37,260
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $36,700
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $29,530

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $40,000
    Medical Assistants $41,030
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $41,130
    Dental Assistants $47,840
    Physical Therapist Assistants $70,400
    Medical Equipment Preparers $45,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Salisbury, MD is $17.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Salisbury, MD is 3.9% 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 Salisbury?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Salisbury, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,240.