How Much Does a Home Health Aide Make in Washington in 2026?

A typical Home Health Aide in Washington earns about $22.95 per hour ($47,730 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $3,978 per month and $918 per week, both calculated from the annual figure.

Washington's typical pay sits 33% above the national figure of $35,800 per year, and the state ranks 1st among all 51 states and territories for Home Health Aide compensation. With 103,260 Home Health Aides employed across the state, that advantage applies to a large workforce.

Entry-level positions in Washington typically offer around $19.29 per hour, or about $40,130 per year. Pay tends to move steadily toward the $22.95 statewide typical rate within a few years of consistent work.

Experienced Home Health Aides in Washington often earn upward of $23.38 per hour, and the top 10% of earners make over $26.43 per hour ($54,980 per year). The spread between entry-level and top-earning positions reaches $14,850 annually, with the difference generally reflecting years of experience, the type of care setting, and the metro area where someone works.

Washington's pay record over the tracked period shows clear upward movement. The typical annual figure stood at $29,970 in 2019 and reached $47,730 in 2025, a gain of $17,760 over those six years.

Nationally, Home Health Aide pay rose 42% over the same period, and Washington's $17,760 dollar gain outpaced what most states added in raw dollars. For someone starting now, the trajectory of pay in this state has been consistently upward, though past movement does not guarantee future increases.

Pay runs highest in the Tacoma and Seattle metro areas, where the typical annual figure reaches $48,210 ($23.18 per hour). Those figures apply to each city's full metro area, and they sit about 1% above the statewide typical. Bellevue falls within the same metro data and shares those figures.

At the lower end, the Mount Vernon metro area reports a typical annual pay of $42,690 ($20.53 per hour), creating a city spread of $5,520 across Washington's reported metros. The Tacoma metro also holds the state's largest Home Health Aide workforce, with 54,670 workers employed there. Cities with higher pay often carry higher costs of living, so take-home purchasing power can narrow that gap considerably.

Washington's $47,730 annual figure stands well above those of its neighboring states. Oregon comes in at $44,410 per year, about 7% below Washington. Alaska follows at $39,740, roughly 17% lower, and Idaho reports $34,790, about 27% below the Washington figure. For aides considering a move across state lines, licensure or registry credentials from one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, though each state sets its own requirements and process.

Typical pay for a Home Health Aide in Washington currently stands at $47,730 per year, up $17,760 from the 2019 starting point of $29,970. For anyone looking to enter or advance in the field, the Washington State Department of Health's aide registry pages outline current certification and training requirements, and the individual city sections of this guide provide local figures for the metros that matter most to you.