Home / Compare / Phlebotomists vs. Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary comparison Phlebotomists vs. Home Health and Personal Care Aides: Salary Comparison (2026) Phlebotomistss earn a median salary of $43,660/year, while Home Health and Personal Care Aidess earn $34,900/year - a difference of $8,760. Phlebotomistss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Phlebotomists
Home Health and Personal Care Aides
Median salary
$43,660
$34,900
Hourly rate
$20.99/hr
$16.78/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$34,860
$25,600
Senior level (90th %)
$57,750
$44,190
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
138,880
3,988,140
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Healthcare Support
Healthcare Support
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS), BEA Regional Price Parities & HUD Fair Market Rents.
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