Home health aide or nurse aide care (hourly): Medicaid rates by state
10 states publish a Medicaid rate for home health aide or nurse aide care (hourly), compared at the aide level. Per hour, rates range from — in Pennsylvania to $103.04 in New Jersey.
- States
- 10
- Median per hour
- $25.32
- Highest
- $103.04New Jersey
- Lowest
- —Pennsylvania
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New JerseyAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $25.76 | 15 min | $103.04 | 2019-07-01 | Official source |
| 2 | MinnesotaAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $7.70 | 15 min | $30.80 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 3 | North CarolinaAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $6.42 | 15 min | $25.68 | 2026-08-01 | Official source |
| 4 | GeorgiaAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $6.38 | 15 min | $25.52 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 5 | NebraskaAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $25.32 | hour | $25.32 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 6 | CaliforniaAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $5.31 | 15 min | $21.24 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 7 | MarylandAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $4.70 | 15 min | $18.79 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 8 | VirginiaAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $10.09 | hour | $10.09 | 2007-07-01 | Official source |
| 9 | FloridaAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $8.66 | /hr | $8.66 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 10 | PennsylvaniaAide or attendant (HHA, CNA, PCA, home care aide) | $27.36 | per unit | — | 2022-05-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for home health aide or nurse aide care (hourly)?
New Jersey: $25.76 per 15 min ($103.04 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for home health aide or nurse aide care (hourly)?
Across 10 states the median is $25.32 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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