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Personal care assistant salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Personal Care Assistant make in the United States?

Average base salary

$16.22
Average $16.22
Low $11.94
High $22.03

The average salary for a personal care assistant is $16.22 per hour in the United States. 60.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Personal Care Assistant job openings in United States

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Personal Care Attendant
Americare Senior Living4.3out of 5 stars.
Webb City, MO
$15.00 - $15.50 an hour
Full-time
9 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Personal Care Assistant in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Saint Vincent's Hospital
 
$450,000per year
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The Fesco Group
 
$162,500per year
Momentive Performance Material...
 
$154,875per year
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | H...
 
$151,333per year
Revlon
 
$127,500per year
Platinum Home Health Care
 
$115,000per year

Highest paying cities for Personal Care Assistants near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $20.94 per hour
  2. Duluth, MN
    $19.17 per hour
  3. Springfield, MA
    $19.10 per hour
  4. Saint Paul, MN
    $17.95 per hour
  5. York, PA
    $16.76 per hour

Where can a Personal Care Assistant earn more?

Compare salaries for Personal Care Assistants in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Personal Care Assistant get paid in United States?

Senior Personal Care Assistant

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