Homemaker Services Costs by State (2026)
Homemaker services help seniors maintain their homes and daily routines without personal hands-on care. Services include meal preparation, grocery shopping, housekeeping, laundry, errand running, and companionship.
National Average Cost
$24.00/hour
What's Included
- ✓Meal preparation
- ✓grocery shopping
- ✓housekeeping
- ✓laundry
- ✓errand running
- ✓companionship
- ✓medication reminders
- ✓transportation
- ✓light home maintenance coordination
Who Needs Homemaker Services?
Seniors who are generally independent but need help with household tasks to safely remain in their homes
Homemaker Services Costs by State (Ranked)
| Rank | State | Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alaska | $31.00/hr | +29.6% |
| #2 | Hawaii | $31.00/hr | +29.6% |
| #3 | California | $30.00/hr | +25.4% |
| #4 | Washington | $29.00/hr | +21.2% |
| #5 | Massachusetts | $28.00/hr | +17.1% |
| #6 | Oregon | $28.00/hr | +17.1% |
| #7 | Colorado | $27.00/hr | +12.9% |
| #8 | Minnesota | $27.00/hr | +12.9% |
| #9 | New Hampshire | $27.00/hr | +12.9% |
| #10 | Vermont | $27.00/hr | +12.9% |
| #11 | Connecticut | $26.00/hr | +8.7% |
| #12 | Maine | $26.00/hr | +8.7% |
| #13 | Montana | $26.00/hr | +8.7% |
| #14 | North Dakota | $26.00/hr | +8.7% |
| #15 | Rhode Island | $26.00/hr | +8.7% |
| #16 | Wyoming | $26.00/hr | +8.7% |
| #17 | Arizona | $25.00/hr | +4.5% |
| #18 | Idaho | $25.00/hr | +4.5% |
| #19 | Nevada | $25.00/hr | +4.5% |
| #20 | New Jersey | $25.00/hr | +4.5% |
| #21 | New York | $25.00/hr | +4.5% |
| #22 | Wisconsin | $25.00/hr | +4.5% |
| #23 | Delaware | $24.00/hr | +0.3% |
| #24 | Florida | $24.00/hr | +0.3% |
| #25 | Illinois | $24.00/hr | +0.3% |
| #26 | Maryland | $24.00/hr | +0.3% |
| #27 | Nebraska | $24.00/hr | +0.3% |
| #28 | South Dakota | $24.00/hr | +0.3% |
| #29 | Iowa | $23.00/hr | -3.8% |
| #30 | Michigan | $23.00/hr | -3.8% |
| #31 | Pennsylvania | $23.00/hr | -3.8% |
| #32 | Utah | $23.00/hr | -3.8% |
| #33 | Kansas | $22.50/hr | -5.9% |
| #34 | Virginia | $22.50/hr | -5.9% |
| #35 | Indiana | $22.00/hr | -8.0% |
| #36 | New Mexico | $22.00/hr | -8.0% |
| #37 | Ohio | $21.50/hr | -10.1% |
| #38 | North Carolina | $21.00/hr | -12.2% |
| #39 | Texas | $21.00/hr | -12.2% |
| #40 | Georgia | $20.50/hr | -14.3% |
| #41 | Tennessee | $20.50/hr | -14.3% |
| #42 | Alabama | $20.00/hr | -16.4% |
| #43 | Kentucky | $20.00/hr | -16.4% |
| #44 | Missouri | $20.00/hr | -16.4% |
| #45 | Oklahoma | $20.00/hr | -16.4% |
| #46 | South Carolina | $20.00/hr | -16.4% |
| #47 | West Virginia | $20.00/hr | -16.4% |
| #48 | Arkansas | $19.50/hr | -18.5% |
| #49 | Louisiana | $18.50/hr | -22.7% |
| #50 | Mississippi | $17.50/hr | -26.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is homemaker services?
Homemaker services help seniors maintain their homes and daily routines without personal hands-on care. Services include meal preparation, grocery shopping, housekeeping, laundry, errand running, and companionship.
How much does homemaker services cost?
The national average cost is $24.00/hour. Costs vary significantly by state and location.
What is included in homemaker services?
Meal preparation, grocery shopping, housekeeping, laundry, errand running, companionship, medication reminders, transportation, light home maintenance coordination
Who needs homemaker services?
Seniors who are generally independent but need help with household tasks to safely remain in their homes
Does Medicare cover homemaker services?
Medicare has limited coverage for this type of care. Medicaid may cover costs for eligible individuals. Long-term care insurance can also help cover expenses.
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Data verified March 2026 · Source: Genworth Cost of Care Survey