Healthcare jobs in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Caregiver and home health aide jobs in Wilkes-Barre, PA
14 open caregiver and home health aide jobs in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, at 10 employers, typically posting $14.50–$17.53 an hour. Support people at home or in residential care with daily living, meals and medications.
- Geisinger4 open
- BAYADA Home Health Care2 open
- America's Home Health Services1 open
- Care and Help Home Care1 open
- CareBuilders at Home - Kingston PA1 open
- Familiar Roads Home Healthcare Agency1 open
- Independent Home Health1 open
- Keystone Human Services1 open
- Maxim Healthcare Services1 open
- Right at Home Scranton1 open
- 25th percentile$14.50/hr
- Median (50th)$15.94/hr
- 75th percentile$17.53/hr
- Distinct posted rates4
- Jobs stating an hourly rate4
- Employers4
The median is the middle of the 4 distinct rates they post, and the middle half, $14.50–$17.53 an hour, runs from their 25th percentile to their 75th: half of the rates fall between them. Each range counts at its midpoint, and a job posted many times at one rate counts once, so no employer's posting volume sets the figure.
Newest caregiver and home health aide jobs in Wilkes-Barre
Checked 4 Nov 2026, 07:49 UTC
- $14–$20.75/hr
- $12–$17/hr
$16.00–$20.00/hr
- $13–$16/hr
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Cross Country HealthcareTravel nursing agency
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Caregivers occupations in Wilkes-Barre
Each opens the town's jobs in that occupation.
What caregiver and home health aide jobs pay in Wilkes-Barre
Typical posted hourly pay
The middle half of 4 posted hourly rates from 4 employers, median $15.94/hr.
| Occupation (BLS) | Median /hr | Median a year | Employed in area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses(29-2061 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2061)) | $29.68 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) | $61,740 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) | 2,270 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) |
| Registered Nurses(29-1141 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1141)) | $39.73 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) | $82,650 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) | 5,400 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) |
| Nursing Assistants(31-1131 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1131)) | $21.14 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) | $43,980 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) | 3,080 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) |
| Nurse Practitioners(29-1171 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1171)) | $60.97 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) | $126,820 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) | 430 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) |
| Pharmacy Technicians(29-2052 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2052)) | $17.44 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Pharmacy Technicians, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) | $36,280 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Pharmacy Technicians, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) | 940 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Pharmacy Technicians, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) |
| Respiratory Therapists(29-1126 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1126)) | $37.68 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Respiratory Therapists, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) | $78,380 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Respiratory Therapists, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) | 230 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Respiratory Therapists, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) |
| Medical Assistants(31-9092 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-9092)) | $20.56 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) | $42,760 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) | 840 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians(29-2034 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2034)) | $33.05 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) | $68,740 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) | 360 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides(31-1120 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1120)) | $14.16 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) | $29,460 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) | 9,970 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA area) |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025: Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metropolitan area.
Employers hiring Caregivers in Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Geisinger4 open in Wilkes-Barre
- BAYADA Home Health Care2 open in Wilkes-Barre
- America's Home Health Services1 open in Wilkes-Barre
- Care and Help Home Care1 open in Wilkes-Barre
- CareBuilders at Home - Kingston PA1 open in Wilkes-Barre
- Familiar Roads Home Healthcare Agency1 open in Wilkes-Barre
- Independent Home Health1 open in Wilkes-Barre
- Keystone Human Services1 open in Wilkes-Barre
- Maxim Healthcare Services1 open in Wilkes-Barre
- Right at Home Scranton1 open in Wilkes-Barre
Caregiver and home health aide jobs near Wilkes-Barre
Towns within thirty-five miles with a page for this kind of job, nearest first.
Caregiver and home health aide jobs in Wilkes-Barre, PA: common questions
What do caregiver and home health aide jobs in Wilkes-Barre, PA pay?
Across 4 open caregiver and home health aide jobs here that post an hourly rate, from 4 employers, the middle half pays $14.50–$17.53 an hour, median $15.94.
Who has the most caregiver and home health aide jobs in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
By open jobs on this board: Geisinger (4), BAYADA Home Health Care (2) and America's Home Health Services (1).
What do you need to get hired?
Training rules vary by state; aides at Medicare-certified home health agencies need at least 75 hours of training. Each posting lists its own requirements.
Sources and method
- CareJobs.Now job board: open jobs in Wilkes-Barre, PA, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 4 Nov 2026
- BLS OEWS May 2025: Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metropolitan area, published 15 May 2026
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files (places)
Cite this page
CareJobs.Now. (2026). Caregiver and home health aide jobs in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Data as of 4 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/states/pennsylvania/wilkes-barre/caregivers