As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Personal Care Aide in Louisiana is $36,306, equivalent to $17 per hour, $698 weekly, or $3,026 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 Louisiana vary widely, spanning from $30,882 to $43,023. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,467) and 75th percentile ($39,822), while top earners (90th percentile) make $43,023 per year. This $6,355 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, Louisiana Personal Care Aide often earn 4.9% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 5 companies. However, Louisiana currently ranks 35 nationwide for Personal Care Aide job salary. 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 $30,882 LA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Personal Care Aide Salary $33,467 LA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Personal Care Aide Salary $36,306 LA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Personal Care Aide Salary $39,822 LA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Personal Care Aide Salary $43,023 LA July 01, 2026
25% $33,467 10% $30,882 90% $43,023 75% $39,822 $36,306 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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Location Abbeville, LA Avg. Salary $32,766 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $33,460 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $32,409 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $34,575 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $32,235 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $33,827 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $33,677 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $31,895 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $34,648 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $33,076 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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