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Caretaker Workforce Analysis — Maine
Analyze caretaker 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
3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256 | Lewiston-Auburn, ME Androscoggin County | 1,790 | $18.43 | 1.44 | 22 | D |
| 275 | Bangor, ME Penobscot County | 2,140 | $18.06 | 1.15 | 20.9 | D |
| 324 | Portland-South Portland, ME Cumberland County, Sagadahoc County, York County | 7,740 | $18.91 | 1.05 | 18.2 | D |