As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Personal Care Aide in Washington is $41,403, equivalent to $20 per hour, $796 weekly, or $3,450 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 Washington vary widely, spanning from $35,218 to $49,064. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($38,166) and 75th percentile ($45,413), while top earners (90th percentile) make $49,064 per year. This $7,247 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, Washington Personal Care Aide often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 5 companies. However, Washington currently ranks 4 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 $35,218 WA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Personal Care Aide Salary $38,166 WA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Personal Care Aide Salary $41,403 WA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Personal Care Aide Salary $45,413 WA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Personal Care Aide Salary $49,064 WA July 01, 2026
25% $38,166 10% $35,218 90% $49,064 75% $45,413 $41,403 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 Aberdeen, WA Avg. Salary $37,992 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acme, WA Avg. Salary $37,631 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addy, WA Avg. Salary $36,947 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adna, WA Avg. Salary $38,127 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Airway Heights, WA Avg. Salary $37,123 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albion, WA Avg. Salary $36,899 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Allyn, WA Avg. Salary $39,106 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Almira, WA Avg. Salary $36,665 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amanda Park, WA Avg. Salary $37,568 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Amboy, WA Avg. Salary $37,848 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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