Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $24,660 -29.3% vs national
Median hourly $11.86
10th percentile $21,060
90th percentile $28,390
Employed locally 5,160
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,060
    25th
    $22,210
    50th (median)
    $24,660
    75th
    $27,040
    90th
    $28,390

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $27,760
    Midland, TX $26,780
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $26,030
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $25,000
    Victoria, TX $24,540
    San Angelo, TX $24,270

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $34,290
    Medical Assistants $37,110
    Dental Assistants $38,310
    Phlebotomists $37,670
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $31,620
    Physical Therapist Assistants $76,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Tyler, TX is $11.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Tyler, TX is 29.3% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $21,060 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,210.