Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $46,350 +32.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.28
10th percentile $38,180
90th percentile $46,640
Employed locally 1,090
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,180
    25th
    $41,600
    50th (median)
    $46,350
    75th
    $46,350
    90th
    $46,640

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 59% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 41% 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
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,260
    Walla Walla, WA $46,140
    Washington $46,140

    Nearby metros — Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Longview-Kelso, WA $47,100
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,690
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,260
    Walla Walla, WA $46,140
    Washington $46,140
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $46,070

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$47,140
    Medical Assistants$47,830
    Dental Assistants$46,530
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$42,890
    Physical Therapist Assistants$60,000
    Massage Therapists$77,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Wenatchee, WA is $22.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Wenatchee, WA is 32.8% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $38,180 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,600.