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Caregiver Workforce Analysis — Missouri
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | Cape Girardeau, MO-IL Alexander County, Bollinger County, Cape Girardeau County | 1,420 | $14.9 | 1.23 | 29.6 | D |
| 99 | St. Louis, MO-IL Bond County + 14 more | 42,390 | $15.72 | 1.22 | 29.1 | D |
| 103 | St. Joseph, MO-KS Doniphan County + 3 more | 1,830 | $15.42 | 1.32 | 28.9 | D |
| 142 | Springfield, MO Christian County + 4 more | 6,230 | $15.6 | 1.08 | 26.9 | D |
| 148 | Joplin, MO-KS Jasper County, Newton County | 2,720 | $16.14 | 1.21 | 26.3 | D |
| 190 | Kansas City, MO-KS Johnson County + 13 more | 20,210 | $15.65 | 0.71 | 24.7 | D |
| 226 | Jefferson City, MO Callaway County + 3 more | 1,160 | $15.53 | 0.58 | 23.3 | D |
| 244 | Columbia, MO Boone County, Cooper County, Howard County | 2,820 | $17.18 | 1.03 | 22.3 | D |
Researched and reviewed by
John Helmy, Founder of HomeCareAtlasBuilding tools and resources to help home care agency owners navigate licensing, compliance, and growth.