Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $36,340 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.47
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $49,390
Employed locally 6,170
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $34,950
    50th (median)
    $36,340
    75th
    $44,510
    90th
    $49,390

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 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
    Albany, OR $43,890
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $37,990
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $37,340
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $37,180
    Kingston, NY $37,090
    Binghamton, NY $37,050

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $38,810
    Dental Assistants $46,050
    Psychiatric Aides $68,180
    Medical Assistants $41,590
    Physical Therapist Assistants $56,370
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Utica, NY is $17.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Utica, NY is 4.1% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,950.