How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Massachusetts?
$40,910a year
Median yearly pay for home health and personal care aides in Massachusetts. That is $19.67 an hour or $3,409 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.67
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 117,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,960Median: $40,910Highest 10%: $46,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,960 | $17.77 | |
| 25th | $39,650 | $19.06 | |
| Median | $40,910 | $19.67 | |
| 75th | $43,740 | $21.03 | |
| 90th | $46,700 | $22.45 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $42,520 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $41,700 |
| Boston, MA | $40,910 |
| Providence, RI | $40,890 |
| Worcester, MA | $40,870 |
| Springfield, MA | $40,860 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $40,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for home health and personal care aides.
| 3. Rhode Island | $43,680 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $42,700 |
| 5. Vermont | $41,600 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $40,910 |
| 7. Alaska | $39,740 |
| 8. New York | $39,620 |
| 9. North Dakota | $39,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $19.67 ($40,910 a year).
Do home health and personal care aides make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $40,910 against $35,800 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for home health and personal care aide pay?
Massachusetts ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays home health and personal care aides the most?
Barnstable Town, MA, with a median of $42,520 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.