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Caregiver Workforce Analysis — New Jersey
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 246 | Vineland, NJ Cumberland County | 1,980 | $17.8 | 1.25 | 22.3 | D |
| 300 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ Atlantic County | 4,090 | $18.17 | 0.95 | 19.2 | D |
| 331 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ Mercer County | 4,470 | $18.26 | 0.72 | 17.4 | D |
Researched and reviewed by
John Helmy, Founder of HomeCareAtlasBuilding tools and resources to help home care agency owners navigate licensing, compliance, and growth.