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Caregiver pay in Arizona
Home health and personal care aides in Arizona earn a median $17.51 an hour — 2% above the U.S. median. CNAs earn $21.53. Arizona ranks 22 of 51 for aide pay.
Home health & personal care aides
$17.51 / hour median
Most earn $14.90–$19.55. 74,540 people work in this role in Arizona.
2% above the U.S. median ($17.21)Nursing assistants (CNAs)
$21.53 / hour median
Most earn $17.84–$27.80. 20,320 people work in this role in Arizona.
6% above the U.S. median ($20.32)What this means for your job posts in Arizona
- Pay $17.51 an hour and you're in the middle of the market — half of aides in Arizona earn more.
- Pay $19.55 or more and you're in the top 10% for aide pay, which makes your post stand out.
- Below $14.90, nine in ten aides in Arizona already earn more — expect very few applicants.
- CNAs earn a median $21.53 here, $4.02 more than aides. If you need certified staff, budget for the difference.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates (bls.gov/oes). “Home health & personal care aides” is the federal category that covers most in-home caregivers. Figures include all employers, not only home-care agencies, and are hourly wages before benefits. Wages may have risen since May 2025 — always check your current state and city minimum wage.
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Caregiver pay in Arizona: common questions
How much do caregivers make in Arizona?
Home health and personal care aides in Arizona earned a median $17.51 an hour in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $14.90 and $19.55.
How much do CNAs make in Arizona?
Nursing assistants (CNAs) in Arizona earned a median $21.53 an hour, with most between $17.84 and $27.80.
Is caregiver pay in Arizona above the national average?
Median aide pay in Arizona is 2% above the U.S. median of $17.21, ranking 22 of 51 (the 50 states and DC).
How many caregivers work in Arizona?
About 74,540 home health and personal care aides and 20,320 nursing assistants were employed in Arizona in May 2025.
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