How much does a personal care and service worker make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $16.97 an hour or $2,942 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.97
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 1,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,400 | $14.62 | |
| 25th | $33,910 | $16.30 | |
| Median | $35,300 | $16.97 | |
| 75th | $39,260 | $18.88 | |
| 90th | $44,990 | $21.63 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Makeup Artist | $95,730 |
| Mortician | $60,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $53,310 |
| Costume Attendant | $51,280 |
| Animal Trainer | $50,460 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $49,300 |
| Gambling Service Worker | $48,950 |
| Barber | $48,780 |
| Residential Advisor | $47,010 |
| Skincare Specialist | $46,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal care and service worker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $16.97 ($35,300 a year).
Do personal care and service workers make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $35,300 against $41,600 nationally, 15% less.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $43,880, so Washington pays 20% less.
Where does Washington rank for personal care and service worker pay?
69 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a personal care and service worker make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,990 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.