Personal Care Aides
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$32,000/yr
Typical range
$25,000 – $41,000
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Personal Care Aides does
Provide direct support to elderly, disabled, or ill clients with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and meal preparation while offering companionship and emotional support. Require compassion, patience, and basic caregiving skills.
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.
Related careers
- Nursing Assistants — $42,260/yr
- Medical Assistants — $45,690/yr
- Dental Assistants — $48,070/yr
- Phlebotomists — $45,230/yr
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers — $38,150/yr
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