How much does a personal care and service worker make in California?
$39,860a year
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers in California. That is $19.16 an hour or $3,322 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.16
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 4,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,440Median: $39,860Highest 10%: $56,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,440 | $16.56 | |
| 25th | $35,710 | $17.17 | |
| Median | $39,860 | $19.16 | |
| 75th | $46,290 | $22.25 | |
| 90th | $56,710 | $27.26 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salinas, CA | $50,910 |
| San Jose, CA | $46,430 |
| San Francisco, CA | $43,810 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $43,160 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $43,160 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $42,110 |
| Napa, CA | $40,920 |
| Stockton, CA | $40,900 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $40,710 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $38,190 |
| San Diego, CA | $37,840 |
| Sacramento, CA | $37,560 |
| Oxnard, CA | $37,220 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $37,050 |
| Riverside, CA | $36,680 |
| Modesto, CA | $35,960 |
| Fresno, CA | $35,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for personal care and service workers.
| 9. Washington | $41,020 |
| 10. Maine | $40,800 |
| 11. New York | $40,720 |
| 12. California | $39,860 |
| 13. New Mexico | $39,440 |
| 14. New Jersey | $39,210 |
| 15. Colorado | $37,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal care and service worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $19.16 ($39,860 a year).
Do personal care and service workers make more in California than the national average?
No: $39,860 against $41,600 nationally, 4% less.
Where does California rank for personal care and service worker pay?
California ranks 12 of 46 states.
Which city in California pays personal care and service workers the most?
Salinas, CA, with a median of $50,910 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.