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Caregiver Workforce Analysis — Maryland
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
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208 | Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV Washington County, Berkeley County, Morgan County | 2,100 | $15.84 | 0.77 | 23.9 | D |
| 313 | Salisbury, MD Sussex County + 3 more | 970 | $17.61 | 0.7 | 18.8 | D |
| 333 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Anne Arundel County + 6 more | 22,820 | $18.43 | 0.66 | 17.3 | D |
| 379 | Lexington Park, MD | 290 | $19.1 | 0.16 | 11 | D |
Researched and reviewed by
John Helmy, Founder of HomeCareAtlasBuilding tools and resources to help home care agency owners navigate licensing, compliance, and growth.