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Caregiver Workforce Analysis — Idaho
Analyze caregiver labor supply, wages, and hiring ease across 389 US metro areas. Find where workers are plentiful, wages are competitive, and hiring is easiest.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS)
SOC 31-1120: Home Health and Personal Care Aides
May 2024 release
Metro Areas
389
Total Employed
3.6M
Nationwide
Avg Hourly Wage
$15.78
Median: $15.82
Avg Location Quotient
0.88
6 metro areas
Click any row for detailed analysis|LQ = Location Quotient (1.0 = national average)|Score = 40% concentration + 35% wage competitiveness + 25% talent pool|Req Hrs = state-mandated training hours (green = low, red = high)
| # | Metro Area | Employed | Avg Wage | LQ | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | Idaho Falls, ID Bonneville County, Butte County, Jefferson County | 2,520 | $15.66 | 1.2 | 27.5 | D |
| 133 | Pocatello, ID Bannock County, Power County | 1,080 | $15.44 | 1.12 | 27.4 | D |
| 209 | Twin Falls, ID Jerome County, Twin Falls County | 1,030 | $15.94 | 0.81 | 23.9 | D |
| 221 | Boise City, ID Ada County + 4 more | 7,880 | $16.17 | 0.79 | 23.4 | D |
| 287 | Coeur d'Alene, ID Kootenai County | 1,430 | $17.33 | 0.77 | 20 | D |
| 305 | Lewiston, ID-WA Nez Perce County, Asotin County | 790 | $18.56 | 1.09 | 19.1 | D |
Researched and reviewed by
John Helmy, Founder of HomeCareAtlasBuilding tools and resources to help home care agency owners navigate licensing, compliance, and growth.