Home Health Aide Salary in Connecticut (2026)

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, home health aide wages in Connecticut vary by metro area, experience, and specialization. Below you will find detailed salary data and wage percentile breakdowns.

Home-Health-Aide Salary in Connecticut

Median Salary $38,990 $18.75/hr
Average Salary $40,280 $19.37/hr
State National Diff
Median Wage $38,990 $35,800 +8.9%
Mean Wage $40,280 $36,120 +11.5%

Salary Range

$34,010 10th pctl
$38,990 Median
$45,150 90th pctl
10th Percentile $34,010 $16.35/hr
25th Percentile $35,510 $17.07/hr
75th Percentile $44,240 $21.27/hr
90th Percentile $45,150 $21.71/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed49,510
Jobs per 1,00029.2

Home Health and Personal Care Aides (31-1120) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

Home Health Aide Wages by Metro Area in Connecticut

Home Health and Personal Care Aides Wages by Metro Area in Connecticut

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025 OES data), home health and personal care aides wages in Connecticut vary by metro area.

Metro AreaEmploymentMedian Annual WageAvg. Annual WageEntry Level
(10th pctile)
Experienced
(90th pctile)
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford19,230$39,620$40,320$34,700$44,720
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury10,850$38,110$40,720$34,110$46,020
New Haven7,370$39,720$40,430$34,600$45,090
Waterbury-Shelton6,360$37,690$39,640$34,010$46,610
Norwich-New London-Willimantic2,920$39,570$40,360$34,010$44,600

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Understanding Wage Percentiles

Wage percentiles show how home health aide salaries are distributed across Connecticut. The 10th percentile represents entry-level wages, while the 90th percentile reflects what experienced professionals earn. The median (50th percentile) is the midpoint where half of home health aides earn more and half earn less.

These figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and reflect reported wages for Connecticut. Actual earnings depend on employer, certifications, and years of experience.

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