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

A typical Home Health Aide in Wisconsin earns about $17.47 per hour ($36,340 per year), per the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $3,028 per month and $699 per week, calculated from the annual figure.

Wisconsin's typical pay sits about 2% above the national figure of $35,800 per year, placing the state 23rd among 51 reporting areas. With approximately 82,430 Home Health Aides working across the state, that ranking reflects a sizable and active workforce.

Entry-level positions in Wisconsin typically offer around $13.47 per hour, or $28,030 per year. Pay tends to move toward the typical figure of $17.47 per hour within a few years, as aides accumulate experience across different client settings.

Experienced Home Health Aides in Wisconsin often earn upwards of $18.49 per hour. The top 10% of earners make over $20.59 per hour, or $42,820 per year. That entry-to-top spread of $14,790 tends to reflect differences in care setting, years of experience, and location within the state.

Wisconsin Home Health Aide pay rose from $24,550 per year in 2019 to $36,340 in 2025, a gain of $11,790 over that span. Pay moved upward in each year across that record, with the largest single-year jumps occurring between 2020 and 2023.

Nationally, Home Health Aide pay climbed 42% over a comparable period, a useful reference for Wisconsin's dollar-denominated gain. For someone entering the field now, pay has risen meaningfully from its 2019 level, though past movement does not guarantee future results.

The St. Paul metro area reports the highest typical pay in Wisconsin, at $18.68 per hour ($38,860 per year), about 7% above the statewide figure. These figures cover each metro area as a whole. Sheboygan and Madison also sit above the state typical, at $37,660 and $37,220 per year, respectively.

Fond du Lac sits at the lower end, with typical pay of $16.44 per hour ($34,190 per year). The spread between the highest and lowest cities in the state amounts to $4,670 per year. The St. Paul metro area also holds the largest Home Health Aide workforce in the data, with 93,560 workers. Where pay is lower, local living costs tend to run lower as well.

Minnesota pays Home Health Aides a typical $38,370 per year, about 6% above Wisconsin, and Illinois comes in at $38,060, roughly 5% higher. Iowa tracks close to Wisconsin at $36,080 per year, just 1% below. Michigan pays less, at a typical $35,000 per year, about 4% below Wisconsin's figure. Licensure earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, though specific requirements vary.

Wisconsin Home Health Aides typically earn $36,340 per year as of May 2025, up $11,790 from the 2019 starting point in this record. The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services registry page outlines training and certification requirements. City-level pages in this guide provide local figures for Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and other Wisconsin markets.