As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Personal Care Aide in Massachusetts is $41,556, equivalent to $20 per hour, $799 weekly, or $3,463 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 Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $35,348 to $49,245. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($38,307) and 75th percentile ($45,581), while top earners (90th percentile) make $49,245 per year. This $7,274 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, Massachusetts Personal Care Aide often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 5 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 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 $35,348 MA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Personal Care Aide Salary $38,307 MA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Personal Care Aide Salary $41,556 MA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Personal Care Aide Salary $45,581 MA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Personal Care Aide Salary $49,245 MA July 01, 2026
25% $38,307 10% $35,348 90% $49,245 75% $45,581 $41,556 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $38,073 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $38,789 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $38,489 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $38,874 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $38,498 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $40,371 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $38,467 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $40,366 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $40,369 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $39,649 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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