Home Health Aide Salary Guide: Paterson, NJ

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Average Home Health Aide Salary

$18.39/hour

The average salary for a Home Health Aide in Paterson, NJ is $18.39 per hour. This is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of $17.00.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Home Health Aide salaries in Paterson, NJ compared to State and National Averages

$18.39/hour

Paterson, NJ

5% lower than the US average.

$17.00/hour

New Jersey

13% lower than the US average.

$19.24/hour

United States

How Home Health Aide Salaries in Paterson Compare to Other Cities

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Yonkers, New York

$18/hour

This is equal to the Paterson average

The Bronx, New York

$18/hour

This is equal to the Paterson average

New York, New York

$18/hour

This is equal to the Paterson average

What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Home Health Aides?

Elizabeth, New Jersey, Paterson, New Jersey, and Wayne, New Jersey pay Home Health Aides the most, along with 1 other, all averaging $18 per hour. Elizabeth, New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $24. For comparison, the Paterson, NJ average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $18 per hour, roughly in line with Elizabeth, New Jersey, Paterson, New Jersey, and Wayne, New Jersey.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Elizabeth, New Jersey	$18	$24
Paterson, New Jersey	$18	$24
Wayne, New Jersey	$18	$24
Jersey City, New Jersey	$18	$24

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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