Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Home Health Aide jobs in Durham, NC

2,840 home health aides employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $16.17/hour ($33,630/year) median · 6% below the national median.

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The median home health aide salary in Durham, NC is $16.17/hour ($33,630/year), with a typical range of $30,110 to $36,450 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Home Health Aide pay in Durham, NC

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Durham metro. Half of Home Health Aides earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $30,110 $33,630 $36,450
25th$30,110 Median$33,630 75th$36,450 vs US6% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area (SOC 31-1120, Home Health Aide). Full Home Health Aide salary guide →

What is a Home Health Aide salary in Durham?

The median home health aide salary in Durham, NC is $16.17/hour ($33,630/year), with a typical range of $30,110 to $36,450 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 2,840 home health aides employed in the Durham metro area.

Home Health Aide pay bands in Durham by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Lead Home Health Aide

Typical lead band in Durham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Durham, NC
Typical pay range
$30,603–$40,019
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Home Health Aide

Typical senior band in Durham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Durham, NC
Typical pay range
$28,585–$40,625
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Home Health Aide

Typical entry level band in Durham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Durham, NC
Typical pay range
$30,098–$40,625
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Home Health Aide

Typical senior band in Durham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Durham, NC
Typical pay range
$28,081–$41,835
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Home Health Aide

Typical staff band in Durham
Example (illustrative)
Location
Durham, NC
Typical pay range
$31,107–$41,835
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Home Health Aide Career Ladder — Durham Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Durham’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Home Health Aide0–2 yrs$24,213
  2. Mid Home Health Aide2–5 yrs$31,948
  3. Senior Home Health Aide5–8 yrs$40,356
  4. Staff Home Health Aide8–12 yrs$48,763
  5. Lead Home Health Aide12+ yrs$57,171

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 31-1120, Home Health Aide).

Employers in the Home Health Aide hiring market in Durham

  • HCA Healthcare
  • CommonSpirit
  • Mercy Health
  • Ascension
  • Tenet

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Durham post Home Health Aide jobs

Employers in the Durham metro typically post Home Health Aide roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Home Health Aide in Durham, NC — Common Questions

How much does a Home Health Aide earn in Durham, NC?
Median $16.17/hour ($33,630/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $30,110–$36,450. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Home Health Aide jobs are there in Durham?
BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 2,840 Home Health Aide roles employed in the Durham metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Durham employers use for Home Health Aide?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Home Health Aide jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Home Health Aide openings in Durham and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.
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