As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Personal Care Assistant in California is $40,606, equivalent to $20 per hour, $781 weekly, or $3,384 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Personal Care Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Personal Care Assistant in California vary widely, spanning from $33,238 to $44,903. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($36,749) and 75th percentile ($42,855), while top earners (90th percentile) make $44,903 per year. This $6,106 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Housekeeping, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Personal Care Assistant often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 25 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Personal Care Assistant 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 Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Personal Care Assistant Salary $33,238 CA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Personal Care Assistant Salary $36,749 CA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Personal Care Assistant Salary $40,606 CA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Personal Care Assistant Salary $42,855 CA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Personal Care Assistant Salary $44,903 CA September 01, 2026
25% $36,749 10% $33,238 90% $44,903 75% $42,855 $40,606 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $35,695 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $37,948 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $38,048 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $36,847 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $36,000 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $37,951 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $36,545 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $35,786 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $43,222 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $42,032 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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