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Home Health and Personal Care Aides
SOC 31-1128 · Healthcare & Social Services
jobs in Hamilton County, 2026
estimated openings each year
median pay in Hamilton County
projected job growth
Source: Lightcast Q1 2026 occupation snapshot, Hamilton County, IN.
Where this role can lead
Occupations that ask for much the same skills and typically pay more, with how pay compares. These are skills matches, not a record of individual people moving.
| Occupation | Match score | Monthly postings | Typical pay change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Advisors | 75 of 100 | 5.1 | +$6,523 per year (about +19%) |
| Nursing Assistants | 72 of 100 | 162.4 | +$6,731 per year (about +19%) |
| Childcare Workers | 64 of 100 | 25.2 | +$8,496 per year (about +24%) |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 55 of 100 | 25.7 | +$13,334 per year (about +38%) |
| Psychiatric Aides | 55 of 100 | 22.3 | +$15,462 per year (about +44%) |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 54 of 100 | 175.0 | -$1,366 per year |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 49 of 100 | 21.8 | +$7,326 per year (about +21%) |
| Recreation Workers | 47 of 100 | 59.8 | +$2,684 per year (about +8%) |
Common paths into this role
Occupations whose skills line up with Home Health and Personal Care Aides and that typically pay less, so they are a common place to build from. Matched on skills, not on anyone's recorded move.
| Occupation | Match score | Monthly postings | Typical pay change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 54 of 100 | 175.0 | -$1,366 per year |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 45 of 100 | 12.8 | +$4,108 per year (about +12%) |
| Orderlies | 40 of 100 | 10.2 | +$3,345 per year (about +10%) |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | 39 of 100 | 23.8 | -$4,460 per year (about -13%) |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 34 of 100 | 22.1 | -$78 per year |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | 26 of 100 | 2.0 | +$369 per year |
Source: Lightcast Career Pathways, Q1 2026, Indianapolis MSA (network built July 2026 from 64 exports).
Local training that can get you there
- Ivy Tech Community College
Post-secondary
Associate degrees, certificates, workforce credentials across IT, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, business, skilled trades. - The Pursuit Institute (TPI)
K-12 CTE
K-12 CTE consortium serving all 6 Hamilton County school corps. 9 career pathways, 15 TPI-managed programs, 450+ courses. Advanced manufacturing, healthcare, business/finance, education, agriculture, info tech, hospitality, engineering.
Source: IHC program registry, curated April 2026. Programs decide their own eligibility and enrollment.
Where does this leave you?
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