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Caretaker Workforce Analysis — Nebraska
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 289 | Lincoln, NE Lancaster County, Seward County | 2,070 | $16.47 | 0.44 | 19.9 | D |
| 301 | Grand Island, NE Hall County, Howard County, Merrick County | 310 | $16.33 | 0.3 | 19.2 | D |
| 319 | Omaha, NE-IA Harrison County + 7 more | 6,020 | $17.13 | 0.47 | 18.6 | D |