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Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$38,900

Mean: $40,800

~$30,342 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$18.70

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

D

Tight

Affordability score: 24/100

Monthly surplus

$272/mo

Savings rate

10%

Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Denver, CO — median $38,900/year, range $37,960-$43,620

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$37,960

Median

$38,900

75th %

$43,620

Median is in the 17th percentile of the typical range

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About Home Health and Personal Care Aides salaries in Denver, CO

Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Denver, CO earn a median of $38,900 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $40,800, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most home health and personal care aides in this area earn between $37,960 and $43,620. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $18.70 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

↑↑ 21% growthMuch faster than average (BLS 2024–2034)

21% growth — one of the largest occupations by total new jobs. The aging population overwhelmingly prefers in-home care over nursing facilities. Pay is modest but rising as states increase minimum wages and Medicaid reimbursement rates.

Worth knowing: Many home health aides use this role as an entry point into nursing (CNA → LPN → RN). The career ladder is real and well-documented. Some agencies will even pay for your nursing school if you commit to staying.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a home health and personal care aides in Denver?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $38,900. The average (mean) is $40,800, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a home health and personal care aides make per hour in Denver?

About $18.70/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for home health and personal care aides in Denver?

The middle 50% earn between $37,960 and $43,620. Below $37,960 is typically entry-level; above $43,620 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $38,900 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$38,900$30,342
Monthly$3,242$2,529
Biweekly$1,496$1,167
Weekly$748$584
Hourly (40h/wk)$18.7$14.59
Hourly (35h/wk)$21.37$16.67
Hourly (30h/wk)$24.94$19.45
Daily (8h)$150$117

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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