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Job outlook for home health providers in the United States
Home health provider job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected home health provider job growth rate is 36% from 2018-2028.
About 1,185,800 new jobs for home health providers are projected over the next decade.
Home health provider salaries have increased 8% for home health providers in the last 5 years.
There are over 373,297 home health providers currently employed in the United States.
There are 213,817 active home health provider job openings in the US.
The average home health provider salary is $55,396.
Are home health provider jobs in demand?
Home Health Provider job and salary trends over time
Home Health Provider jobs over time
Home Health Provider job growth rate over time
Year  | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 373,297 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 69,446 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 747,544 | 0.22% |
| 2018 | 843,451 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 856,558 | 0.26% |
Average home health provider salary over time
Home Health Provider salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,396 | $26.63 | +5.2% |
| 2024 | $52,641 | $25.31 | --4.3% |
| 2023 | $54,989 | $26.44 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $52,740 | $25.36 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $51,354 | $24.69 | +3.1% |
Home Health Provider jobs by state
Most common states for home health providers
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 4,120 | 32% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 185 | 30% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,858 | 27% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 180 | 26% |
| 5 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 729 | 23% |
| 6 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,623 | 22% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,203 | 22% |
| 8 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 1,129 | 22% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 203 | 21% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,345 | 20% |
| 11 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,342 | 20% |
| 12 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 115 | 20% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 2,003 | 19% |
| 14 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 904 | 19% |
| 15 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 562 | 19% |
| 16 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 343 | 19% |
| 17 | Alaska | 739,795 | 140 | 19% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 743 | 18% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 633 | 18% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 310 | 18% |
Most common cities for home health providers
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $64,208 |
| 2 | Bethesda | 1 | 2% | $63,332 |
| 3 | Harlingen | 1 | 2% | $32,910 |
| 4 | Oak Lawn | 1 | 2% | $53,920 |
| 5 | Pensacola | 1 | 2% | $35,734 |
| 6 | Texas City | 1 | 2% | $35,569 |
| 7 | Burbank | 1 | 1% | $52,169 |
| 8 | Delray Beach | 1 | 1% | $32,779 |
| 9 | Lynchburg | 1 | 1% | $46,971 |
| 10 | Oceanside | 1 | 1% | $50,398 |
| 11 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $50,248 |
| 12 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $60,771 |
| 13 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $54,156 |
| 14 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $50,350 |
| 15 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $54,010 |
| 16 | Long Beach | 1 | 0% | $51,493 |
Home Health Provider job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of home health provider experts
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Springfield College
Merrimack College
Bellevue College
Endicott College
Penny Ridenour
Dean of School of Health SciencesOklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
What general advice would you give to a Home Health Provider?
Penny Ridenour: In order to maximize your earnings, flexibility is key to fit the niche the employer needs. Intentionally accept assignments that will allow growth in a specialization. If possible, ask to shadow other professionals proficient in the specialization you desire.
What Home Health Provider skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Penny Ridenour: To differentiate yourself from the other new professionals entering healthcare after graduation, pay attention to the soft skills employers are looking for. Listening, empathy, and communication skills polish professional persona. Also, developing skills in resiliency will equip new professionals for a growing career in healthcare.
What will help Home Health Providers increase their earning potential?
Penny Ridenour: It is important to be committed to lifelong learning as healthcare is innovative and dynamic. Technological proficiency will be vital in adapting to any new changes in the field.
Megan Harvey Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Health ScienceSpringfield College
School of Health Sciences
What skills stand out on Home Health Provider resumes?
Megan Harvey Ph.D.: Students who plan to go into the health care field need to have both determination and thick skin and the ability to be empathic and understand their patients. We've seen the way health care professionals are being treated change, even just in the past 5 years. It can be a hard balance to walk for health care professionals, to be both firm about evidence-based practice and empathetic and kind to their patients, but it's really the only way to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. I imagine that showing that you have worked in challenging health care situations is one way to show that you're developing this skill on your resume.
What soft skills should all Home Health Providers possess?
Megan Harvey Ph.D.: Problem-solving is such an important skill. We need health care providers who think for themselves and attempt to answer their own questions, AND - that know how to balance that with asking for help when they need it.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Home Health Providers?
Megan Harvey Ph.D.: Understanding documentation and electronic medical records are a must-have in health care these days!
What skills will help Home Health Providers earn the most?
Megan Harvey Ph.D.: The highest earners are probably those who know how to set themselves apart from their peers and who are warm and approachable to their patients. You can't fake being a good health care provider, and you won't be a high earner in this field unless you're good at what you do. There's no shortcut for putting the time and effort in that it takes to truly care about getting the best outcome possible for your patient.
Comora Sarah
Assistant Clinical ProfessorMerrimack College
Nursing Department
What skills stand out on Home Health Provider resumes?
Comora Sarah: Experience in the industry, Dementia training, BLS certification
What soft skills should all Home Health Providers possess?
Comora Sarah: Ability to effectively communicate with all patients and interdisciplinary team members, willing to be flexible with shifts and scheduling, a team player with a great work ethic.
What skills will help Home Health Providers earn the most?
Comora Sarah: CNA are paid differently across the industry and in different settings. From an education and training perspective in CNA onboarding, it is more beneficial to an organization to hire candidates that have demonstrated the soft set of skills mentioned. The theory is that in the position of Certified Nursing Assistant, hard skills can be taught, and competency can be achieved after hire if you have the right candidate for your organization and team.
What skills stand out on Home Health Provider resumes?
Marina Orobinskaia: Experience, good program attended.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Home Health Providers?
Marina Orobinskaia: There are no more or less important skills. You need to learn all of them to excellence and what is most important - use your critical thinking when you do them.
What's a good job out of college for Home Health Providers?
Bethany Nasser Ph.D.: Nursing as there is always a need. As a nurse you can be at the bedside, in a hospital, home care, educator, travel nurse and there are so many roles. It is the best career as most nurses work three 12-hour shifts and it is a great career to have a family.