Home Health and Personal Care Aides pay in Virginia
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Virginia earn an average of $32,640 a year. That is $3,480 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $36,120. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $39,110.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for home health and personal care aides by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $36,120 | $17.36 |
| Virginia | $32,640 | $15.69 |
| District of Columbia | $42,540 | $20.45 |
| Maryland | $39,510 | $18.99 |
| Kentucky | $38,540 | $18.53 |
| Tennessee | $33,070 | $15.90 |
| North Carolina | $32,320 | $15.54 |
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Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do home health and personal care aides make in Virginia?
The average is $32,640 a year, and the median is $30,300. That is $3,480 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $36,120.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$15.69 an hour on average; the median is $14.57.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($39,110), followed by Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA ($32,700). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Roanoke, VA ($30,240).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #37 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.