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Top 10 Best and Worst States to Be a Home Health Aide
AllHealthcare.com and CareerVoyages.gov
Professionals in home health aide careers have the ability to move where they want and still find ample employment in almost every state. However, there are some states that are better than others. Before you take the leap into home health care, consider the average salary of your place of residence, and compare it to the rest of the country. You may be surprised to learn that you can earn almost twice as much if you move. Find out what states have the best salaries and the most job openings here.
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Top 10 Highest Paying States for Home Health Aides
| State | Salary (hourly) |
| 1. Connecticut | $16.54 |
| 2. Rhode Island | $16.25 |
| 3. Alaska | $15.34 |
| 4. Hawaii | $14.72 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $14.65 |
| 6. New York | $14.04 |
| 7. Illinois | $13.87 |
| 8. Colorado | $13.75 |
| 9. Minnesota | $13.75 |
| 10. California | $13.71 |
