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Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$40,690

Mean: $41,410

~$31,738 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$19.56

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

D

Tight

Affordability score: 26/100

Monthly surplus

$293/mo

Savings rate

10%

Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Eugene, OR — median $40,690/year, range $38,020-$43,900

Salary Distribution

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

25th %

$38,020

Median

$40,690

75th %

$43,900

Median is in the 45th percentile of the typical range

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About Home Health and Personal Care Aides salaries in Eugene, OR

Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Eugene, OR earn a median of $40,690 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $41,410, 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 $38,020 and $43,900. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $19.56 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 Eugene?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $40,690. The average (mean) is $41,410, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

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

About $19.56/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 Eugene?

The middle 50% earn between $38,020 and $43,900. Below $38,020 is typically entry-level; above $43,900 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $40,690 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$40,690$31,738
Monthly$3,391$2,645
Biweekly$1,565$1,221
Weekly$783$610
Hourly (40h/wk)$19.56$15.26
Hourly (35h/wk)$22.36$17.44
Hourly (30h/wk)$26.08$20.34
Daily (8h)$157$122

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

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