As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Personal Care Aide in Amherst, NH is $39,879, equivalent to $19 per hour, $767 weekly, or $3,323 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Personal Care Aide in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Personal Care Aide in Amherst, NH vary widely, spanning from $33,921 to $47,260. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($36,760) and 75th percentile ($43,743), while top earners (90th percentile) make $47,260 per year. This $6,983 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or CPR, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Amherst Personal Care Aide often earn 3.3% higher than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Personal Care Aide Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Personal Care Aide Salary $33,921 Amherst, NH August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Personal Care Aide Salary $36,760 Amherst, NH August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Personal Care Aide Salary $39,879 Amherst, NH August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Personal Care Aide Salary $43,743 Amherst, NH August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Personal Care Aide Salary $47,260 Amherst, NH August 01, 2026
25% $36,760 10% $33,921 90% $47,260 75% $43,743 $39,879 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is a class of paraprofessionals who assist individuals with physical disabilities, mental impairments, and other health care needs with their activities of daily living (ADLs). UAPs also provide bedside care—including basic nursing procedures—all under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or other health care professional. UAPs must demonstrate their abilities and competencies before gaining any expanded responsibilities within the clinical setting. While providing this care, UAPs offer compassion and patience and are part of the ...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Personal Care Aide in Amherst, NH. The base salary for Personal Care Aide ranges from $36,760 to $43,743 with the average base salary of $39,879. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,664 to $42,198 with the average total cash compensation of $38,165.

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About Amherst, New Hampshire    Amherst is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 11,201 at the 2010 census. Amherst is home to Ponemah Bog W....More

Amherst, New Hampshire  area prices were up 1.4% from a year ago

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