How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Washington?
$47,730a year
Median yearly pay for home health and personal care aides in Washington. That is $22.95 an hour or $3,978 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.95
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 103,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,130Median: $47,730Highest 10%: $54,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,130 | $19.29 | |
| 25th | $44,620 | $21.45 | |
| Median | $47,730 | $22.95 | |
| 75th | $48,630 | $23.38 | |
| 90th | $54,980 | $26.43 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $48,210 |
| Longview, WA | $47,840 |
| Kennewick, WA | $47,810 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $47,730 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $47,700 |
| Spokane, WA | $47,410 |
| Bremerton, WA | $46,980 |
| Portland, OR | $45,570 |
| Yakima, WA | $44,490 |
| Bellingham, WA | $44,080 |
| Olympia, WA | $44,060 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $42,690 |
| Lewiston, ID | $36,400 |
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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $22.95 ($47,730 a year).
Do home health and personal care aides make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $47,730 against $35,800 nationally, 33% more.
Where does Washington rank for home health and personal care aide pay?
Washington ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays home health and personal care aides the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $48,210 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.