Home Health and Personal Care Aides pay in Tennessee
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Tennessee earn an average of $33,070 a year. That is $3,050 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $36,120. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $35,250.
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Average pay for home health and personal care aides by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $36,120 | $17.36 |
| Tennessee | $33,070 | $15.90 |
| Kentucky | $38,540 | $18.53 |
| Missouri | $34,020 | $16.36 |
| Virginia | $32,640 | $15.69 |
| North Carolina | $32,320 | $15.54 |
| Georgia | $31,040 | $14.93 |
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- Physical Therapist Assistants$64,060
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do home health and personal care aides make in Tennessee?
The average is $33,070 a year, and the median is $32,130. That is $3,050 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $36,120.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$15.90 an hour on average; the median is $15.45.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($35,250), followed by Knoxville, TN ($33,000). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Johnson City, TN ($31,040).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #36 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.