Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $34,630 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.65
10th percentile $25,310
90th percentile $42,540
Employed locally 1,250
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,310
    25th
    $29,690
    50th (median)
    $34,630
    75th
    $37,240
    90th
    $42,540

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 50% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 50% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,440
    Dubuque, IA $41,220
    District of Columbia $39,420
    Ames, IA $39,220
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $37,790
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $37,260

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $38,090
    Medical Assistants $44,830
    Dental Assistants $46,800
    Phlebotomists $36,950
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,630
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $29,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Waterloo, IA is $16.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Waterloo, IA is 0.8% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $25,310 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,690.