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Caregiver pay in Pennsylvania
Home health and personal care aides in Pennsylvania earn a median $14.14 an hour — 18% below the U.S. median. CNAs earn $21.44. Pennsylvania ranks 42 of 51 for aide pay.
Home health & personal care aides
$14.14 / hour median
Most earn $12.75–$18.25. 257,370 people work in this role in Pennsylvania.
18% below the U.S. median ($17.21)Nursing assistants (CNAs)
$21.44 / hour median
Most earn $18.16–$23.73. 67,740 people work in this role in Pennsylvania.
6% above the U.S. median ($20.32)What this means for your job posts in Pennsylvania
- Pay $14.14 an hour and you're in the middle of the market — half of aides in Pennsylvania earn more.
- Pay $18.25 or more and you're in the top 10% for aide pay, which makes your post stand out.
- Below $12.75, nine in ten aides in Pennsylvania already earn more — expect very few applicants.
- CNAs earn a median $21.44 here, $7.30 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 Pennsylvania: common questions
How much do caregivers make in Pennsylvania?
Home health and personal care aides in Pennsylvania earned a median $14.14 an hour in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $12.75 and $18.25.
How much do CNAs make in Pennsylvania?
Nursing assistants (CNAs) in Pennsylvania earned a median $21.44 an hour, with most between $18.16 and $23.73.
Is caregiver pay in Pennsylvania above the national average?
Median aide pay in Pennsylvania is 18% below the U.S. median of $17.21, ranking 42 of 51 (the 50 states and DC).
How many caregivers work in Pennsylvania?
About 257,370 home health and personal care aides and 67,740 nursing assistants were employed in Pennsylvania in May 2025.
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