How much does a personal care and service worker make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $16.10 an hour or $2,791 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.10
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 84 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,810 | $10.97 | |
| 25th | $23,210 | $11.16 | |
| Median | $33,490 | $16.10 | |
| 75th | $44,760 | $21.52 | |
| 90th | $58,750 | $28.25 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers.
| San Antonio, TX | $53,580 |
| Austin, TX | $46,930 |
| Dallas, TX | $28,540 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Embalmer | $58,490 |
| Skincare Specialist | $48,250 |
| Mortician | $47,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $46,350 |
| Costume Attendant | $45,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $45,410 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $44,890 |
| Residential Advisor | $36,510 |
| Animal Trainer | $36,390 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $35,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal care and service worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $16.10 ($33,490 a year).
Do personal care and service workers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $33,490 against $41,600 nationally, 19% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $37,440, so Houston pays 11% less.
Where does Houston rank for personal care and service worker pay?
84 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a personal care and service worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,750 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.