How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Baltimore?
$37,640a year
Median yearly pay for home health and personal care aides in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $18.10 an hour or $3,137 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.10
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 26,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,390Median: $37,640Highest 10%: $46,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,390 | $15.09 | |
| 25th | $35,280 | $16.96 | |
| Median | $37,640 | $18.10 | |
| 75th | $41,940 | $20.16 | |
| 90th | $46,360 | $22.29 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for home health and personal care aides.
| Lexington Park, MD | $40,070 |
| Washington, DC | $38,530 |
| Salisbury, MD | $37,570 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $32,620 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $29,800 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $82,620 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $79,250 |
| Massage Therapist | $63,820 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $51,440 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $48,510 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,410 |
| Medical Assistant | $46,790 |
| Phlebotomist | $44,450 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $44,230 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $44,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $18.10 ($37,640 a year).
Do home health and personal care aides make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $37,640 against $35,800 nationally, 5% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $38,040, so Baltimore pays 1% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for home health and personal care aide pay?
68 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a home health and personal care aide make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,360 or more.
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.