What Is the Average Wage for Home Health Aides in Minnesota?
Home health aides in Minnesota must complete a training course that includes basic nursing skills, evaluating and monitoring vital signs and ensuring the safety of patients.The Minneapolis Community & Technical College offers acute- care-option certificates, home health aide extended-hour certificates and home health aide certificates.
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Average
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According to a September 22, 2010 salary survey, the average salary for home health aides in Minnesota is approximately $26,000 annually. The survey reports that Minnesota home health aides are paid nine percent less than the average for home health aides nationwide.
Comparison
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Certified home health aides in Minnesota earn approximately $28,000 annually, according to a September 2010 survey. Annual home health aide salary comparisons for some cities in Minnesota are approximately $30,000 in Eagen, $25,000 in Minneapolis and $30,000 in Lakeville.
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Advancement
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Nursing is a natural progression for home health aides, and home health aides who achieve a licensed practical nursing (LPN) degree in Minnesota can increase earning potential to $45,000 annually.
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References
- Indeed: Home Health Aide Salaries in Minnesota, Certified Home Health Aide Salaries in Minnesota, Licensed Practical Nurse Salaries in Minnesota, and Home Health Aide Salaries in United States
- Indeed: Certfied Home Health Aide Salaries in Minnesota
- Minneapolis Community & Technical College: Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide
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