Aide Salary
Average Aide Salary
$13.36hourly
How much does an Aide make?
Aides make $27,793 per year on average, or $13.36 per hour, in the United States. Aides on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $21,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $35,000.
Location impacts how much an aide can expect to make. Aides make the most in Washington, Alaska, Massachusetts, Vermont, and California.
Highest Paying States For Aides
The darker areas on the map show where aides earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
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Aide average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $33,390 | $16.05 | 1,753 |
| 2 | Maine | $30,489 | $14.66 | 304 |
| 3 | Alaska | $34,196 | $16.44 | 118 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $31,060 | $14.93 | 134 |
| 5 | Washington | $34,397 | $16.54 | 869 |
| 6 | New York | $30,123 | $14.48 | 4,180 |
| 7 | Michigan | $28,210 | $13.56 | 1,779 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $27,830 | $13.38 | 5,598 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $30,539 | $14.68 | 548 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $27,427 | $13.19 | 336 |
| 11 | Vermont | $32,697 | $15.72 | 72 |
| 12 | Oregon | $31,917 | $15.34 | 546 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $31,358 | $15.08 | 194 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $29,515 | $14.19 | 2,058 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $28,022 | $13.47 | 1,429 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $29,554 | $14.21 | 161 |
| 17 | Arizona | $29,919 | $14.38 | 631 |
| 18 | California | $32,626 | $15.69 | 2,643 |
| 19 | Montana | $26,367 | $12.68 | 267 |
| 20 | Texas | $28,754 | $13.82 | 2,243 |
| 21 | Idaho | $28,015 | $13.47 | 212 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $27,668 | $13.30 | 113 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $26,495 | $12.74 | 463 |
| 24 | Ohio | $24,972 | $12.01 | 1,658 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $25,612 | $12.31 | 823 |
| 26 | Illinois | $25,801 | $12.40 | 2,171 |
| 27 | Indiana | $24,268 | $11.67 | 1,698 |
| 28 | Delaware | $25,485 | $12.25 | 213 |
| 29 | Maryland | $27,768 | $13.35 | 721 |
| 30 | Alabama | $25,013 | $12.03 | 498 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $24,805 | $11.93 | 315 |
| 32 | Iowa | $24,559 | $11.81 | 549 |
| 33 | Nevada | $26,173 | $12.58 | 167 |
| 34 | Colorado | $27,103 | $13.03 | 513 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $28,510 | $13.71 | 89 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $24,420 | $11.74 | 521 |
| 37 | Missouri | $24,553 | $11.80 | 834 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $23,680 | $11.38 | 648 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $24,470 | $11.76 | 310 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $22,400 | $10.77 | 1,080 |
| 41 | Utah | $24,980 | $12.01 | 212 |
| 42 | District of Columbia | $26,969 | $12.97 | 65 |
| 43 | Kansas | $23,096 | $11.10 | 502 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $24,327 | $11.70 | 47 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $21,911 | $10.53 | 1,689 |
| 46 | Virginia | $24,873 | $11.96 | 883 |
| 47 | Florida | $23,308 | $11.21 | 2,218 |
| 48 | Georgia | $22,968 | $11.04 | 1,458 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $21,007 | $10.10 | 280 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $22,107 | $10.63 | 238 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $20,953 | $10.07 | 278 |
Aide Salary Details
What is an Aide's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 75th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
| Average | $27,793 | $2,316 | $13 |
| 25th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
| 10th Percentile | $21,000 | $1,750 | $10 |
Average Salary By Related Titles
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substitute Teachers Aide | $27,488 | $2,291 | $13.22 | 77,249 |
| Special Education Aide | $31,638 | $2,636 | $15.21 | 95,429 |
| Certified Nurses' Aide | $32,566 | $2,714 | $15.66 | 171,087 |
| Rehabilitation Aide | $28,284 | $2,357 | $13.60 | 42,701 |
| Instructional Aide | $30,993 | $2,583 | $14.90 | 60,846 |
| Residential Aide | $26,176 | $2,181 | $12.58 | 74,826 |
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How Much Do Aides Make In Different Industries?
Here are some examples of how much an aide salaries can based on different industries:
The health care industry pays aides an average salary of $27,848
The education industry pay $27,620
The lowest paying industry for aides is the government industry. Aides in this industry earn an average salary of $26,236
Highest Paying Industries For Aides
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health Care | $27,848 | $13.39 |
| 2 | Education | $27,620 | $13.28 |
| 3 | Hospitality | $27,470 | $13.21 |
| 4 | Professional | $27,382 | $13.16 |
| 5 | Government | $26,236 | $12.61 |
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Aide Salary Trends
Average Aide Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Aide Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $27,800 | $13.36 | +6.8% |
| 2021 | $25,900 | $12.46 | +6.9% |
| 2020 | $24,100 | $11.60 | +3.8% |
| 2019 | $23,200 | $11.16 | +5.1% |
| 2018 | $22,000 | $10.59 | +4.3% |
Aide Salaries FAQs
What state pays Aides the most?
Washington pays Aides the most in the United States, with an average salary of $34,397 per year, or $16.54 per hour.
How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an Aide?
You know if you are being paid fairly as an Aide if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Alaska you should be paid close to $34,196 per year.
What type of Aide gets paid the most?
Medication Aide gets paid the most. Medication Aide made a median salary of $40,799. The best-paid 10 percent make $45,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $36,000.
What is a good starting salary for an Aide?
A good starting salary for an aide is $26,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for an aide in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for aides is $31,572, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for an aide can vary by state.
How much do home aides get paid?
Home aides get paid $13.50 an hour, on average ($31,471 a year). The range in how much a home health aide can make starts from as little as $11 to as much as $20 an hour. Factors such as company and location impact how much a home aide gets paid.
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