Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Georgia
In Georgia, home health and personal care aides earn a median $29,270 a year, well below the national median of $35,800 (−18%); the state ranks 43rd of 51 states by median. That is 39% less than the median across all occupations in Georgia ($48,170). Among neighbouring states, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina pay more (up to $33,800 in Florida) and Alabama pays less (down to $27,840 in Alabama). Georgia employs 50,870 home health and personal care aides, 10.4 per 1,000 jobs, the 19th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.38 means it is less common in Georgia than nationally.
Georgia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Georgia | Hourly | $11.40 | $13.05 | $14.07 | $16.76 | $19.09 | $14.93 | 50,870 | 10.41 | 0.38 |
| Annual | $23,720 | $27,140 | $29,270 | $34,870 | $39,710 | $31,040 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $13.00 | $15.35 | $17.21 | $18.98 | $21.65 | $17.36 | 4,305,810 | – | – |
| Annual | $27,040 | $31,920 | $35,800 | $39,470 | $45,040 | $36,120 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 43rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 19th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.38
- Jobs per 1,000
- 10.41
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Georgia's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Georgia
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Georgia publish a row for home health and personal care aides, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $15.71 | $32,670 | $28,880 | $37,720 | 2,560 | 9.52 | 0.34 |
| Gainesville, GA | $15.00 | $31,200 | $26,660 | $41,600 | 630 | 6.09 | 0.22 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $14.49 | $30,140 | $23,520 | $37,320 | 670 | 8.82 | 0.32 |
| Savannah, GA | $14.48 | $30,130 | $24,030 | $40,260 | 1,760 | 8.88 | 0.32 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $14.39 | $29,920 | $26,090 | $38,700 | 29,400 | 10.18 | 0.37 |
| Dalton, GA | $14.00 | $29,130 | $22,520 | $34,520 | 230 | 3.59 | 0.13 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $13.85 | $28,810 | $22,480 | $44,120 | 1,660 | 14.28 | 0.52 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $13.81 | $28,730 | $23,620 | $40,140 | 3,920 | 16.90 | 0.61 |
| Hinesville, GA | $13.78 | $28,650 | $23,620 | $37,510 | 100 | 4.77 | 0.17 |
| Rome, GA | $13.64 | $28,370 | $23,700 | $36,390 | 380 | 8.50 | 0.31 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $13.62 | $28,330 | $23,430 | $36,170 | 550 | 11.83 | 0.43 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $13.54 | $28,150 | $22,820 | $36,490 | 1,880 | 19.79 | 0.71 |
| Valdosta, GA | $13.51 | $28,100 | $22,460 | $35,070 | 740 | 13.65 | 0.49 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $13.41 | $27,900 | $23,290 | $34,210 | 1,150 | 12.00 | 0.43 |
| Albany, GA | $12.82 | $26,670 | $22,230 | $36,350 | 940 | 16.12 | 0.58 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $13.95 | $29,010 | $22,810 | $36,940 | 1,170 | 6.26 | 0.23 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $13.95 | $29,010 | $22,880 | $36,620 | 2,220 | 11.54 | 0.42 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $13.67 | $28,440 | $23,190 | $35,610 | 1,130 | 12.82 | 0.46 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $12.67 | $26,350 | $21,630 | $38,100 | 2,660 | 19.18 | 0.69 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $14.07 | $29,270 | 50,870 | 0.38 |
| Alabama | $13.39 | $27,840 | 20,930 | 0.36 |
| Florida | $16.25 | $33,800 | 90,170 | 0.33 |
| North Carolina | $15.02 | $31,240 | 58,880 | 0.43 |
| South Carolina | $14.48 | $30,110 | 40,750 | 0.64 |
| Tennessee | $15.45 | $32,130 | 35,950 | 0.40 |
See the national page for Home Health and Personal Care Aides (every state ranked) and the Georgia wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Georgia estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.