Home Health Aide Salary in Washington, DC
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The median home health aide in the Washington area earns $38,530 a year ($18.52 an hour), 8% above the U.S. median ($35,800). Half of the 50,450 home health aides there earn between $34,270 and $43,060.
Median $38,530
10th: $30,67090th: $46,080
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,670 | $27,040 |
| 25th percentile | $34,270 | $31,920 |
| Median | $38,530 | $35,800 |
| 75th percentile | $43,060 | $39,470 |
| 90th percentile | $46,080 | $45,040 |
| Average | $39,110 | $36,120 |
| Jobs | 50,450 | 4,305,810 |
Washington, DC ranks 9th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for home health aide pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($48,210).
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- Seattle, WA: $48,210
- Portland, OR: $45,570
- Boston, MA: $40,910
- Providence, RI: $40,890
- New York, NY: $39,680
- Hartford, CT: $39,620
- Denver, CO: $38,900
- Minneapolis, MN: $38,860
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.