Home Health Aides

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

Median salary

$31,000/yr

Typical range

$24,000 – $39,000

Education

High school diploma

Time to entry

No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning

What a Home Health Aides does

Home health aides provide personal care and assistance to patients in their homes, helping with bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and daily living activities. They work with elderly, disabled, or recovering patients under supervision of healthcare professionals.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.

Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

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