Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $35,360 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.00
10th percentile $28,220
90th percentile $42,440
Employed locally 1,330
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,220
    25th
    $29,870
    50th (median)
    $35,360
    75th
    $36,950
    90th
    $42,440

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 46% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 54% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $46,070
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $39,520
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $38,300
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $37,390
    Lewiston, ID-WA $36,840
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $36,150

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $37,770
    Medical Assistants $46,390
    Dental Assistants $47,710
    Phlebotomists $36,870
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $36,830
    Medical Transcriptionists $45,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Wausau, WI is $17.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Wausau, WI is 1.3% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $28,220 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,870.