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Caregiver Workforce Analysis — Kentucky
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 232 | Elizabethtown, KY Hardin County, Larue County, Meade County | 760 | $15.63 | 0.57 | 23 | D |
| 274 | Paducah, KY-IL Massac County + 3 more | 560 | $16.01 | 0.43 | 21 | D |
| 302 | Owensboro, KY Daviess County, Hancock County, McLean County | 910 | $17.51 | 0.73 | 19.2 | D |
| 318 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN Clark County + 9 more | 9,660 | $17.39 | 0.54 | 18.6 | D |
| 322 | Lexington-Fayette, KY Bourbon County + 5 more | 2,890 | $16.98 | 0.39 | 18.3 | D |
| 361 | Bowling Green, KY Allen County + 3 more | 1,020 | $18.38 | 0.49 | 15.3 | D |
Researched and reviewed by
John Helmy, Founder of HomeCareAtlasBuilding tools and resources to help home care agency owners navigate licensing, compliance, and growth.