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Home Health and Personal Care Aides
SOC 31-1128 · Healthcare & Social Services
4,321
jobs in Hamilton County, 2026
727
estimated openings each year
$34,907
median pay in Hamilton County
+53.3%
projected job growth
Source: Lightcast Q1 2026 occupation snapshot, Hamilton County, IN.
Where this role can lead
Upward moves documented from real job changes in this region, with how pay typically changes.
| Occupation | Match score | Monthly postings | Typical pay change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Advisors | 75 of 100 | 5.1 | +$6,523 per year |
| Nursing Assistants | 72 of 100 | 162.4 | +$6,731 per year |
| Childcare Workers | 64 of 100 | 25.2 | +$8,496 per year |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | 55 of 100 | 25.7 | +$13,334 per year |
| Psychiatric Aides | 55 of 100 | 22.3 | +$15,462 per year |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 54 of 100 | 175.0 | -$1,366 per year |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 49 of 100 | 21.8 | +$7,326 per year |
| Recreation Workers | 47 of 100 | 59.8 | +$2,684 per year |
Common paths into this role
Jobs people often hold before moving into Home Health and Personal Care Aides.
| 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 |
| Orderlies | 40 of 100 | 10.2 | +$3,345 per year |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | 39 of 100 | 23.8 | -$4,460 per year |
| 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.