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Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$26,020

Mean: $26,200

~$20,296 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$12.51

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

F

Difficult

Affordability score: 0/100

Monthly surplus

-$663/mo

Savings rate

-36%

Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Gulfport, MS — median $26,020/year, range $23,120-$27,920

Salary Distribution

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

25th %

$23,120

Median

$26,020

75th %

$27,920

Median is in the 60th percentile of the typical range

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About Home Health and Personal Care Aides salaries in Gulfport, MS

Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Gulfport, MS earn a median of $26,020 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $26,200, 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 $23,120 and $27,920. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $12.51 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 Gulfport?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $26,020. The average (mean) is $26,200, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

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

About $12.51/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 Gulfport?

The middle 50% earn between $23,120 and $27,920. Below $23,120 is typically entry-level; above $27,920 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $26,020 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$26,020$20,296
Monthly$2,168$1,691
Biweekly$1,001$781
Weekly$500$390
Hourly (40h/wk)$12.51$9.76
Hourly (35h/wk)$14.3$11.15
Hourly (30h/wk)$16.68$13.01
Daily (8h)$100$78

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

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