Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Colorado — GUPPI +10.9%
What is the wage premium for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Colorado?
Colorado pays $38,540/year for Home Health and Personal Care Aides (BLS OEWS May 2025) — +10.9% above the national employment-weighted average of $34,745. Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI): +10.9%. Updated annually from BLS OEWS.
Gera US Pay Premium Index
Colorado ranks #13 of 51 states for Home Health and Personal Care Aides pay. National employment-weighted average: $34,745.
How this is calculatedState median
$38,540
BLS OEWS May 2025
National avg
$34,745
Emp-weighted mean
State rank
#13
of 51 states
Home Health and Personal Care Aides — GUPPI by US state
All states where BLS publishes a median, ranked highest premium first. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100.
| # | State | Median salary | GUPPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $47,730 | +37.4% |
| 2 | Oregon | $44,410 | +27.8% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $43,680 | +25.7% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $42,700 | +22.9% |
| 5 | Vermont | $41,600 | +19.7% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $40,910 | +17.7% |
| 7 | Alaska | $39,740 | +14.4% |
| 8 | New York | $39,620 | +14.0% |
| 9 | North Dakota | $39,440 | +13.5% |
| 10 | Connecticut | $38,990 | +12.2% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $38,760 | +11.6% |
| 12 | Maine | $38,580 | +11.0% |
| 13 | Colorado ← | $38,540 | +10.9% |
| 14 | Minnesota | $38,370 | +10.4% |
| 15 | Hawaii | $38,110 | +9.7% |
| 16 | Illinois | $38,060 | +9.5% |
| 17 | Maryland | $38,040 | +9.5% |
| 18 | South Dakota | $37,740 | +8.6% |
| 19 | New Jersey | $37,090 | +6.7% |
| 20 | Montana | $36,630 | +5.4% |
| 21 | Kentucky | $36,440 | +4.9% |
| 22 | Arizona | $36,420 | +4.8% |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $36,340 | +4.6% |
| 24 | Nebraska | $36,150 | +4.0% |
| 25 | Iowa | $36,080 | +3.8% |
| 26 | Utah | $35,880 | +3.3% |
| 27 | Indiana | $35,060 | +0.9% |
| 28 | Michigan | $35,000 | +0.7% |
| 29 | Idaho | $34,790 | +0.1% |
| 30 | Ohio | $34,460 | −0.8% |
| 31 | Delaware | $34,320 | −1.2% |
| 32 | California | $34,320 | −1.2% |
| 33 | Florida | $33,800 | −2.7% |
| 34 | Nevada | $33,670 | −3.1% |
| 35 | Wyoming | $33,190 | −4.5% |
| 36 | Missouri | $33,080 | −4.8% |
| 37 | Tennessee | $32,130 | −7.5% |
| 38 | Kansas | $31,260 | −10.0% |
| 39 | North Carolina | $31,240 | −10.1% |
| 40 | Virginia | $30,300 | −12.8% |
| 41 | South Carolina | $30,110 | −13.3% |
| 42 | Pennsylvania | $29,420 | −15.3% |
| 43 | Georgia | $29,270 | −15.8% |
| 44 | New Mexico | $28,520 | −17.9% |
| 45 | West Virginia | $28,010 | −19.4% |
| 46 | Alabama | $27,840 | −19.9% |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $27,710 | −20.2% |
| 48 | Arkansas | $27,660 | −20.4% |
| 49 | Texas | $24,230 | −30.3% |
| 50 | Mississippi | $23,860 | −31.3% |
| 51 | Louisiana | $22,520 | −35.2% |
See how your salary compares — GUPPI calculator
Pick a US state and enter your gross annual salary. We show how it compares to the BLS state median for Home Health and Personal Care Aides and to the national average (GUPPI).
BLS median salary for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Colorado: $38,540 per year — 10.9% above the national average.
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BLS OEWS May 2025. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. Full methodology.
Frequently asked questions
- How much do Home Health and Personal Care Aides earn in Colorado?
- The BLS OEWS May 2025 annual median wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Colorado is $38,540. This is the midpoint — half of Home Health and Personal Care Aidess in the state earn more, half earn less.
- Is Colorado a high-paying state for Home Health and Personal Care Aides?
- Colorado pays +10.9% above the national employment-weighted average for Home Health and Personal Care Aides (GUPPI +10.9%). Yes — employers in Colorado pay a meaningful premium for this role.
- What is the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI) for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Colorado?
- GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. For Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Colorado: ($38,540 − $34,745) / $34,745 × 100 = +10.9%. See the methodology page for full formula and data source details.
- How does Colorado compare to other states for Home Health and Personal Care Aides salaries?
- Colorado ranks #13 of 51 states where BLS publishes a median wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides, based on the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI +10.9%). Top-ranked state: Washington (GUPPI +37.4%, median $47,730).
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Data source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · May 2025 state estimates · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)
GUPPI computed by GeraJobs. Last updated: 2026-06-20. Full methodology · ← All occupations