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Home Health Aide Salary in Washington (2026)
$22.95 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,531/year ($3,378/month) for a single filer
Home Health Aide pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,620 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,630 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $54,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 103,260 Home Health Aide jobs in Washington (occupation code 31-1120, “Home Health and Personal Care Aides”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Home Health Aide salary of $47,730 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $40,531 — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
| Gross (median) | $47,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,548 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,651 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,531 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,378 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Home Health Aide make in Washington?
- The median Home Health Aide salary in Washington is $47,730 per year ($22.95 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,620 and $48,630.
- What is the take-home pay for a Home Health Aide in Washington?
- On the median salary of $47,730, a single filer in Washington takes home about $40,531 per year ($3,378 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
- How many Home Health Aide jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 103,260 Home Health Aide jobs in Washington in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Washington state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Washington.