Aptly

Personal Care Aides in Missouri

Personal care aides provide direct assistance to individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses, helping with essential daily activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. They work in clients' homes, assisted living facilities, group homes, and other residential settings, offering both personal care and light household support. In Missouri the median pay is $33,080 a year, 8% below the national median of $35,800.

$33,080median pay in Missouri, per year
$28,600–$37,060middle half earn
94,810employed in Missouri
$35,800U.S. median, for comparison
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against personal care aides and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Find out in 15 minutes See openings

Who is hiring in Missouri

7open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Missouri or remote
3employers hiring
2posted in the last 7 days
VA · PA · NYwhere most openings are

What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.

Skills that matter most

Service OrientationSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringCoordinationSpeakingInstructing

Knowledge areas

English LanguageTransportationCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyEducation and TrainingPublic Safety and Security

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Personal Care Aides.

Licenses and training in Missouri

Personal Care Aides pay in other states

Related occupations

Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against personal care aides and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Find out in 15 minutes See openings

O*NET-SOC 31-1122.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Missouri, annual.