Home health care workers in Carson City, Nevada are advocating for an increase in their minimum wage to $20 an hour, highlighting the challenges they face amid rising living costs. After a previous increase to $16 in 2023, caregivers, predominantly women and people of color, still struggle to make ends meet. The push comes as Nevada's population ages rapidly, increasing demand for care services. Advocates are also requesting more hours of coverage for clients, which would help reduce turnover and address labor shortages in the sector.
In 2025, getting by remains a struggle for many caregivers, even on $16 an hour. Home care workers, who are mostly women and people of color, often lack health insurance.
Higher wages have reduced turnover. Their push for higher wages is shining a spotlight on a struggle that caregivers across the country face as demand for their services soars.
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