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Caregiver Workforce Analysis — Minnesota
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
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI Anoka County + 14 more | 86,260 | $17.88 | 1.73 | 29 | D |
| 115 | Mankato, MN Blue Earth County, Nicollet County | 3,000 | $17.89 | 2.09 | 28.1 | D |
| 137 | Duluth, MN-WI Carlton County + 3 more | 5,300 | $17.08 | 1.65 | 27.1 | D |
| 236 | Rochester, MN Dodge County + 3 more | 3,920 | $17.71 | 1.25 | 22.6 | D |
| 254 | St. Cloud, MN Benton County, Stearns County | 3,100 | $17.61 | 1.16 | 22.2 | D |
Researched and reviewed by
John Helmy, Founder of HomeCareAtlasBuilding tools and resources to help home care agency owners navigate licensing, compliance, and growth.