Home / Compare / Home Health and Personal Care Aides vs. Medical Assistants Salary comparison Home Health and Personal Care Aides vs. Medical Assistants: Salary Comparison (2026) Home Health and Personal Care Aidess earn a median salary of $34,900/year, while Medical Assistantss earn $44,200/year - a difference of $9,300. Medical Assistantss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Home Health and Personal Care Aides
Medical Assistants
Median salary
$34,900
$44,200
Hourly rate
$16.78/hr
$21.25/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$25,600
$35,020
Senior level (90th %)
$44,190
$57,830
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
3,988,140
793,460
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Healthcare Support
Healthcare Support
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
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