All personal care and service workers not listed separately.
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other
SOC: 39-9099 O*NET: 39-9099.00
Median Salary
$41,600
per year
Job Growth
📈 6.4%
Faster (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
16.1
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Varies
Job Zone N/A
All personal care and service workers not listed separately.
What does a Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$27,480
10th percentile
Early Career
$34,180
25th percentile
Median
$41,600
50th percentile
Experienced
$42,710
75th percentile
Top Earners
$48,910
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$27,480
25th
$34,180
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$41,600
Mean: $40,120
75th
$42,710
90th
$48,910
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $21,430 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $34,180 and $42,710
- •Salary spread is 20.5% around the median, showing low variation
- •Total national employment: 60,420 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:94,400
Top Industries
Social Assistance42%
Individual and Family Services40.6%
Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities40.1%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+6.4%
Annual Openings:16,100
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)94,400
Current
2034 (Projected)100,400
+6.4%
+6,000
Employment Change
+6.4%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: As fast as average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 46 locations
Oregon
22,930 jobs$41,60029.99x
California
4,770 jobs$39,8600.67x
Florida
3,590 jobs$35,1500.93x
Georgia
2,250 jobs$25,1301.18x
Pennsylvania
1,980 jobs$27,5900.84x
Maryland
1,860 jobs$37,4401.74x
Virginia
1,570 jobs$33,9100.98x
Nevada
1,450 jobs$34,9602.41x
New Jersey
1,440 jobs$39,2100.87x
Louisiana
1,420 jobs$33,0601.90x
Texas
1,400 jobs$37,4400.26x
Hawaii
1,340 jobs$34,1805.49x
Colorado
1,280 jobs$37,9301.15x
Ohio
1,200 jobs$28,6000.56x
Utah
1,160 jobs$36,9201.72x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Key Growth Factors
- •Average growth expected
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other
Technology Intensity
Low
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires basic digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Email and internet usageBasic software navigationFile management
Technology Stack
Technology stack information is being compiled for this career.
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏗️
Location
Varies
💪
Physical Demand
LOW
👥
Team Orientation
Varies
🤝
Customer Interaction
NONE
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in varies environments?
- •Can you meet low physical demands?
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Trade Colleges That Train for Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder
Boulder, CO
3.5k program completions/year
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington
Covington, LA
1.9k program completions/year
Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett
Everett, WA
994 program completions/year
Douglas J Aveda Institute
East Lansing, MI
832 program completions/year
Christine Valmy International School for Esthetics, Skin Care & Makeup
New York, NY
786 program completions/year
Aveda Institute-South Florida
Davie, FL
746 program completions/year
Crescent City Bartending School
New Orleans, LA
590 program completions/year
Celebrity School of Beauty
Miami, FL
582 program completions/year
Institute of Culinary Education
New York, NY
582 program completions/year
Aveda Institute-Tallahassee
Clearwater, FL
557 program completions/year
Asian-American International Beauty College
Westminster, CA
548 program completions/year
Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts & Sciences-Summerlin
Las Vegas, NV
544 program completions/year
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