Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $34,900 +0% vs national
Median hourly $16.78
10th percentile $34,520
90th percentile $44,270
Employed locally 8,980
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,520
    25th
    $34,520
    50th (median)
    $34,900
    75th
    $38,010
    90th
    $44,270

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 34% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 66% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Assistants$62,900
    Nursing Assistants$47,390
    Dental Assistants$62,620
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$46,280
    Massage Therapists$48,680
    Medical Equipment Preparers$61,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Santa Rosa, CA is $16.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 0% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $34,520 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,520.