PCA Personal Care Aide Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a PCA Personal Care Aide in the United States is $32,083 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $15.

However, a PCA Personal Care Aide's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $35,526
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $29,188 to $33,885
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $26,552
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PCA Personal Care Aide Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $33,885 $2,824 $652 $16
Average $32,083 $2,674 $617 $15
25th Percentile $29,188 $2,432 $561 $14
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Key Factors That Influence PCA Personal Care Aide Salaries

A PCA Personal Care Aide's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects PCA Personal Care Aide Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a PCA Personal Care Aide's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $31,724
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $32,003
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $32,401
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $32,480
  • Expert (over 8 years): $32,533
Levels Salary
Entry Level PCA Personal Care Aide$31,724
Intermediate Level PCA Personal Care Aide$32,003
Senior Level PCA Personal Care Aide$32,401
Specialist Level PCA Personal Care Aide$32,480
Expert Level PCA Personal Care Aide$32,533
$31,724 0 yr
$32,003 < 2 yrs
$32,401 2-4 yrs
$32,480 5-8 yrs
$32,533 > 8 yrs
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How Do PCA Personal Care Aide Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract PCA Personal Care Aides. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $35,522.
  • California: $35,387.
  • Massachusetts: $34,916.

Top Paying Cities for PCA Personal Care Aides

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $40,466
  • San Francisco: $40,068
  • Oakland: $39,180

What Skills Can Increase a PCA Personal Care Aide's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 4.25% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Housekeeping (Mentioned in 5.85% Job Postings): Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.
  • Assisted Living (Mentioned in 3.07% Job Postings): Assisted living exemplifies the shift from "care as service" to "care as business" in the broader health care arena predicted more than three decades ago. A consumer-driven industry, assisted living offers a wide range of options, levels of care, and diversity of services (Lockhart, 2009) and is subject to state rather than federal regulatory oversight. "Assisted living" means depends on both the state and provider in question: variations in state regulatory definitions are significant and provider variables include everything from philosophy, geographic location and auspice, to organizational size and structure.
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Commitment 4.25%
Housekeeping 5.85%
Assisted Living 3.07%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a PCA Personal Care Aide's salary.
  • Budgeting: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Medication Administration: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Budgeting
 $36,254
13%
Decision Making
 $36,254
13%
Medication Administration
 $35,933
12%
Communicates Effectively
 $35,612
11%
Collaboration
 $34,649
8%
Coordination
 $34,329
7%
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How Education impacts a PCA Personal Care Aide's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many PCA Personal Care Aides enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a PCA Personal Care Aide with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $27,577 and $28,761).

PCA Personal Care Aide Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for PCA Personal Care Aide
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.2%
High School 68.1%
Associates 11.6%
Bachelors 15.2%
Masters 2.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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PCA Personal Care Aide Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a PCA Personal Care Aide's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$29,188
Average $32,083/year
$33,885
$2,432
Average $2,674/month
$2,824
$561
Average $617/week
$652
$14
Average $15/hour
$16
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $33,885 $2,824 $652 $16
Average $32,083 $2,674 $617 $15
25th Percentile $29,188 $2,432 $561 $14

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Salary Trends for PCA Personal Care Aide

Salaries for a PCA Personal Care Aide can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $27,468 in 2023 to around $26,881 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of PCA Personal Care Aide salary trends, .

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