Home Health Aide
Home health aides help people who are older, chronically ill, or living with a disability with daily activities — bathing, dressing, meals, and light housekeeping — in the client’s home, and may monitor the client’s condition and assist with basic health-related tasks.
◇ External source · Role definition and national outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024)
Active jobs
13,489
Median salary
$34,560
$26.9k–$43.2k range
Posted this week
+1,805
Remote / telehealth
0%
6 open roles
SPECIALTIES · specialties
Home Health Aide specialties: openings and median pay
As of August 30, 2026, Home Health Aide hiring on SonicJobs spans 5 specialties. Caregiver is the largest with 9,245 active openings. Advertised pay ranges from $33,120 (Personal Care Aide (PCA)) to $56,700 (Live-in Caregiver).
| Specialty | Open jobs | Median | Median vs. highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caregiver | 9,245 | $34.6k | |
| Personal Care Aide (PCA) | 2,022 | $33.1k | |
| Companion / Homemaker | 367 | $35k | |
| Direct Support Professional (DSP) | 256 | $34.6k | |
| Live-in Caregiver | 200 | $56.7k |
Source: aggregated from 13,489 live SonicJobs listings · 5 specialties · updated .
01 · QUICK ANSWER
What does a Home Health Aide do?
Home Health Aides support clients with daily living and basic health tasks in the home. Entry is typically a high school diploma with short-term training; some states and Medicare/Medicaid-funded roles require formal training and certification.
02 · LIVE HIRING INSIGHTS
How many Home Health Aide jobs are open?
As of August 30, 2026, SonicJobs lists 13,489 active Home Health Aide jobs, with 1,805 posted in the last 7 days.
Posting freshness
Source: aggregated from 13,489 live SonicJobs listings · updated .
03 · SALARY & PAY
How much do Home Health Aides earn?
As of August 30, 2026, Home Health Aide roles on SonicJobs advertise a median salary of $34,560 (10th–90th percentile $26.9k–$43.2k), based on 10,312 of 13,489 listings that disclose pay.
| Annual range | Jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0k-20k | 13 | 0% |
| 20k-40k | 8,164 | 79% |
| 40k-60k | 2,067 | 20% |
| 60k-80k | 56 | 1% |
| 80k-100k | 8 | 0% |
| 100k+ | 4 | 0% |
- Median salary
- $34,560 · n=10,312
- Average salary
- $35,124 · n=10,312
- Salary coverage
- 76.45% · n=13,489
- Job count
- 13489 · n=13,489
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Source: aggregated from 13,489 live SonicJobs listings · 76% of listings disclose salary · updated .
04 · TOP LOCATIONS
Where are Home Health Aides most in demand?
As of August 30, 2026, Home Health Aide demand on SonicJobs is highest in Pennsylvania, California, Texas, across 13,489 active listings.
| State | Open jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1,695 | $26.9k |
| California | 1,470 | $39.4k |
| Texas | 1,027 | $30k |
| Florida | 890 | $32.6k |
| New Jersey | 637 | $40.3k |
| Massachusetts | 616 | $39.4k |
| New York | 485 | $37.5k |
| Michigan | 479 | $33.4k |
Source: aggregated from 13,489 live SonicJobs listings · counts by state · updated .
05 · HIRING COMPANIES
Which companies are hiring the most Home Health Aides?
As of August 30, 2026, the top Home Health Aide employers on SonicJobs are AccentCare, Inc., TheKey, All Ways Caring HomeCare.
Source: aggregated from 13,489 live SonicJobs listings · employer counts · updated .
06 · EMPLOYMENT TYPES
What types of Home Health Aide jobs are available?
As of August 30, 2026, Full time roles make up 49% of 13,489 active Home Health Aide listings.
Source: aggregated from 13,489 live SonicJobs listings · employment-type mix · updated .
08 · REMOTE & VISA
Are there remote or visa-sponsored Home Health Aide jobs?
As of August 30, 2026, 6 of 13,489 active Home Health Aide listings (0%) offer remote or telehealth work.
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Remote / telehealth jobs
0% of active Home Health Aide listings.
Source: aggregated from 13,489 live SonicJobs listings · remote flag from listings; visa sponsorship is an editorial estimate · updated .
10 · LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
What licenses and certifications do you need?
Many home health aide roles require only a high school diploma and short-term on-the-job training. Aides working for agencies that receive Medicare or Medicaid funding must meet formal training and competency standards, which vary by state.
Licensure requirements per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and NCSBN — see Sources.
11 · BENEFITS & BONUSES
What benefits do Home Health Aide jobs offer?
As of August 30, 2026, Paid time off is the most commonly advertised benefit for Home Health Aide roles, appearing in 67% of listings that disclose benefits (49% of all Home Health Aide listings).
Source: aggregated from 13,489 live SonicJobs listings · benefit mentions · 49% of listings disclose benefits · updated .
13 · FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Home Health Aide FAQ
Do home health aides need a license?
Requirements vary by state. Aides employed by agencies that receive Medicare or Medicaid funding must complete formal training and pass a competency evaluation. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
What is the job outlook for Home Health Aides?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of home health and personal care aides to grow 17% from 2024 to 2034 — much faster than average — with about 765,800 openings each year on average, at a median wage of $34,900 per year (May 2024). SonicJobs-advertised pay is shown in the salary section above.
SOURCES & METHODOLOGY
Sources & methodology
Live hiring, salary, location, employer, employment-type, remote, and benefit figures are aggregated from active Home Health Aide listings on SonicJobs and refreshed weekly; salary reflects employer-advertised pay where disclosed. Role definition, education, licensure, and national wage and outlook are sourced from the organisations listed under Sources.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Outlook Handbook — National median wage, employment outlook, education and licensure