As of May 2024, the average starting rate for a home aide in Houston, TX is $18.20 per hour. The weekly cost for a home aide working a 40-hour week in Houston, TX is $728 while the monthly cost is approximately $2,366 for 130 hours of work.

Texas has no registry, certification, or state exam, but does have training requirements. That training includes the following: 16 hours of classroom experience before working directly with clients. 16 hours of clinical experience in a home, hospital, nursing home, or laboratory.

While specific certifications are not mandatory for caregivers in Texas, there are legal requirements to consider. Caregivers who provide services through Medicare or Medicaid-funded agencies must undergo a criminal background check and receive appropriate training in areas such as infection control and safety.

According to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the average hourly rate for home care across Texas in 2021 is $22.00. Texarkana, Brownsville, Wichita Falls, El Paso, and McAllen, have the most affordable home care with the hourly cost between $15.00 and $18.00.