Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $43,520 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.93
10th percentile $41,040
90th percentile $104,000
Employed locally 270
National median $37,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,040
    25th
    $42,260
    50th (median)
    $43,520
    75th
    $47,490
    90th
    $104,000

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other salary vs area income 28% Median Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other salary is 72% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Green Bay, WI $73,520
    Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $55,710
    Salinas, CA $54,160
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $49,450
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $49,260
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $49,160

    Nearby metros — Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $54,160
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $42,220
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $42,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,390
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $40,600
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,490

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $40,810
    Recreation Workers $54,990
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $59,360
    Childcare Workers $43,640
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $39,950
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other in San Jose, CA is $20.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.43 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other salary in San Jose, CA is 14.8% above the national median of $37,900. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other in San Jose?

    Entry-level Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $41,040 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,260.