How much does a personal care and service worker make in Washington?
$41,020a year
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers in Washington. That is $19.72 an hour or $3,418 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.72
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,020Median: $41,020Highest 10%: $69,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,020 | $19.72 | |
| 25th | $41,020 | $19.72 | |
| Median | $41,020 | $19.72 | |
| 75th | $47,180 | $22.68 | |
| 90th | $69,060 | $33.20 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $41,600 |
| Seattle, WA | $41,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for personal care and service workers.
| 6. Illinois | $42,450 |
| 7. Idaho | $41,600 |
| 8. Oregon | $41,600 |
| 9. Washington | $41,020 |
| 10. Maine | $40,800 |
| 11. New York | $40,720 |
| 12. California | $39,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal care and service worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $19.72 ($41,020 a year).
Do personal care and service workers make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $41,020 against $41,600 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Washington rank for personal care and service worker pay?
Washington ranks 9 of 46 states.
Which city in Washington pays personal care and service workers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $41,600 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.