How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Arkansas?
$27,660a year
Median yearly pay for home health and personal care aides in Arkansas. That is $13.30 an hour or $2,305 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.30
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,940Median: $27,660Highest 10%: $31,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,940 | $11.51 | |
| 25th | $26,230 | $12.61 | |
| Median | $27,660 | $13.30 | |
| 75th | $29,250 | $14.06 | |
| 90th | $31,680 | $15.23 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $30,900 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $29,430 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $28,410 |
| Little Rock, AR | $27,840 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $27,430 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $25,740 |
| Texarkana, TX | $24,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for home health and personal care aides.
| 45. West Virginia | $28,010 |
| 46. Alabama | $27,840 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $27,710 |
| 48. Arkansas | $27,660 |
| 49. Texas | $24,230 |
| 50. Mississippi | $23,860 |
| 51. Louisiana | $22,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $13.30 ($27,660 a year).
Do home health and personal care aides make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $27,660 against $35,800 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for home health and personal care aide pay?
Arkansas ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays home health and personal care aides the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $30,900 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.