Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $36,920 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.75
10th percentile $36,910
90th percentile $43,950
Employed locally 44,750
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,910
    25th
    $36,920
    50th (median)
    $36,920
    75th
    $36,920
    90th
    $43,950

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 23% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 77% 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
    Ithaca, NY $36,700
    Napa, CA $36,650
    Utica-Rome, NY $36,340
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $36,340

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Assistants$62,290
    Nursing Assistants$56,220
    Dental Assistants$64,600
    Massage Therapists$56,720
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$61,280
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$46,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in San Jose, CA is $17.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in San Jose, CA is 5.8% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $36,910 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,920.