How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Rhode Island?
$43,680a year
Median yearly pay for home health and personal care aides in Rhode Island. That is $21.00 an hour or $3,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.00
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,860Median: $43,680Highest 10%: $46,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,860 | $15.32 | |
| 25th | $38,470 | $18.50 | |
| Median | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| 75th | $45,690 | $21.97 | |
| 90th | $46,700 | $22.45 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $40,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for home health and personal care aides.
| 1. Washington | $47,730 |
| 2. Oregon | $44,410 |
| 3. Rhode Island | $43,680 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $42,700 |
| 5. Vermont | $41,600 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $40,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $21.00 ($43,680 a year).
Do home health and personal care aides make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $43,680 against $35,800 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for home health and personal care aide pay?
Rhode Island ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays home health and personal care aides the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $40,890 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.