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Caregiver Workforce Analysis — Iowa
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
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 278 | Iowa City, IA Johnson County, Washington County | 1,630 | $16.85 | 0.68 | 20.6 | D |
| 281 | Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Henry County + 3 more | 2,180 | $16.37 | 0.47 | 20.4 | D |
| 284 | Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA Black Hawk County, Bremer County, Grundy County | 1,250 | $16.63 | 0.57 | 20.4 | D |
| 310 | Cedar Rapids, IA Benton County, Jones County, Linn County | 2,160 | $17.35 | 0.6 | 18.8 | D |
| 317 | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA Dallas County + 5 more | 5,620 | $17.3 | 0.54 | 18.6 | D |
| 338 | Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Woodbury County + 3 more | 1,110 | $17.94 | 0.57 | 17 | D |
| 364 | Dubuque, IA Dubuque County | 960 | $19 | 0.63 | 14.7 | D |
| 376 | Ames, IA Boone County, Story County | 820 | $19.63 | 0.56 | 12.5 | D |
Researched and reviewed by
John Helmy, Founder of HomeCareAtlasBuilding tools and resources to help home care agency owners navigate licensing, compliance, and growth.