Careers · Personal Care Aides · Washington
Personal Care Aides in Washington
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 Washington the median pay is $47,730 a year, 33% above the national median of $35,800.
$47,730median pay in Washington, per year
$44,620–$48,630middle half earn
103,260employed in Washington
$35,800U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Washington
8open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Washington or remote
3employers hiring
3posted in the last 7 days
VA · NY · PAwhere 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 Washington
Personal Care Aides pay in other states
Oregon · $44,410Rhode Island · $43,680District of Columbia · $42,700Vermont · $41,600Massachusetts · $40,910Alaska · $39,740New York · $39,620North Dakota · $39,440Connecticut · $38,990New Hampshire · $38,760
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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.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against personal care aides and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 31-1122.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Washington, annual.