Click or scroll to view upper level job

PCA Salary in Columbia, SC

How Much Does a PCA make?

PCA made a median salary around $32,695 in December, 2024. The best-paid 25 percent made $36,157 probably that year, while the lowest-paid 25 percent made around $29,737. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table View as graph

Employers: Find Surveys For This Job Employers: Price Your Company Jobs Employees: View your Salary

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Check out PCA jobs in Columbia, South Carolina

Evening Caregiver/PCA

Heart of the Carolinas Home Care - Greenville, SC

PCA / Caregiver / All Shifts Needed

Always Best Care Greenville - Greenville, SC

Addus HomeCare Corporation - Columbia, SC

First Priority Home Care - Columbia, SC

Search More PCA Jobs in Columbia, South Carolina

Best-Paying Cities for PCA

The metropolitan areas that pay the highest salary in the PCA profession are Bowling Green , Clover , Edgemoor , Fort Mill , Rock Hill .

Bowling Green, SC	$34,176
Clover, SC	$34,176
Edgemoor, SC	$34,141
Fort Mill, SC	$34,141
Rock Hill, SC	$34,141

Best-Paying States for PCA

The states and districts that pay PCA the highest salary are District of Columbia (around $39,255) , California (around $38,903) , New Jersey (around $38,656) , Alaska (around $38,409) , and Massachusetts (around $38,373) .

District of Columbia	$39,255
California	$38,903
New Jersey	$38,656
Alaska	$38,409
Massachusetts	$38,373

What is the Career Path of PCA?

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For PCA, the upper level is Home Care Aide III , and then progresses to Home Care Aide Coordinator

Besides, PCA can also turn to other related jobs, including Paraprofessional PCA , PCA II , PCA/HHA and PCA Float Pool .

PCA

Home Care Aide III

Home Care Aide Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions for PCA

Q: What is the salary range of PCA in Columbia, SC?

A: In 2024 , the lowest-paid PCA in Columbia, SC earned an average annual salary of $29,737 , while the highest-paid made $36,157.

Q: What is the salary for a PCA in California?

A: PCA employed in California earned an average salary of $38,903 in 2024.

Average PCA Pay vs. Other Jobs

PCA earned an average salary of $32,695 in 2024. Other jobs related to PCA earned the following average salary in December, 2024. Paraprofessional PCA made $32,082 , PCA II made $68,398 , PCA/HHA and PCA Float Pool made $27,279 and $79,730 respectively .

Relevant Jobs of PCA

Paraprofessional PCA - Average Salary $32,082

There is currently no job description for Paraprofessional PCA, be the first to submit the job responsibilities for Paraprofessional PCA.

PCA II - Average Salary $68,398

There is currently no job description for PCA II, be the first to submit the job responsibilities for PCA II.

PCA/HHA - Average Salary $27,279

There is currently no job description for PCA/HHA, be the first to submit the job responsibilities for PCA/HHA.

PCA Float Pool - Average Salary $79,730

There is currently no job description for PCA Float Pool, be the first to submit the job responsibilities for PCA Float Pool.

PCA Inpatient West - Average Salary $34,520

There is currently no job description for PCA Inpatient West, be the first to submit the job responsibilities for PCA Inpatient West.

Click or scroll to view lower level job