📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Home Health Aide Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Very High Demand

Average
$29,906
per year
Median
$27,958
per year
Hourly
$14.38
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$22,312
25th Percentile — Junior$26,630
50th Percentile — Median$27,958
75th Percentile — Senior$36,348
90th Percentile — Top Earners$39,400
💡 Top-earning Home Health Aides in Texas make up to $39,400 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$22.3k
2021
$23.7k
2022
$25.1k
2023
$26.6k
2024
$28.2k
2025
$29.9k
2026
📈 Home Health Aide salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 6.0% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Home Health Aide Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $29,009 -3.0% Very High
San Antonio $26,915 -10.0% Very High
Dallas $29,607 -1.0% Very High
Austin $32,298 +8.0% Very High
Fort Worth $28,710 -4.0% Very High
El Paso $24,523 -18.0% Very High
Arlington $29,009 -3.0% Very High
Corpus Christi $26,018 -13.0% Very High
Plano $30,504 +2.0% Very High
Laredo $23,925 -20.0% Very High
Lubbock $24,523 -18.0% Very High
Garland $28,411 -5.0% Very High
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Home Health Aide Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Home Health Aides. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $29,906 per year, Texas's Home Health Aide salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $22,312–$26,630, while experienced Home Health Aides can command $36,348–$39,400.

Looking ahead, the Home Health Aide profession in Texas is projected to grow at 6.0% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Home Health Aide salary in Texas is $29,906 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $31,480.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Home Health Aides the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Home Health Aide employment.
  • At $29,906/year, Texas Home Health Aide salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $31,480/year.