Home Health and Personal Care Aides pay in Maryland
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Maryland earn an average of $39,510 a year. That is $3,390 (9%) more than the U.S. average of $36,120. The best-paying metro area is Lexington Park, MD at $40,880.
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Maryland vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $36,120 | $17.36 |
| Maryland | $39,510 | $18.99 |
| District of Columbia | $42,540 | $20.45 |
| Delaware | $35,300 | $16.97 |
| Virginia | $32,640 | $15.69 |
| Pennsylvania | $31,460 | $15.12 |
| West Virginia | $27,760 | $13.35 |
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Average pay, Maryland, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do home health and personal care aides make in Maryland?
The average is $39,510 a year, and the median is $38,040. That is $3,390 (9%) more than the U.S. average of $36,120.
What is the hourly wage in Maryland?
$18.99 an hour on average; the median is $18.29.
Where in Maryland do they earn the most?
Lexington Park, MD ($40,880), followed by Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($39,110). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($32,250).
How does Maryland rank?
Maryland ranks #16 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.