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Caregiver Workforce Analysis — New Mexico
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Las Cruces, NM Doña Ana County | 5,710 | $13.1 | 2.83 | 45.9 | C |
| 24 | Farmington, NM San Juan County | 1,970 | $13.37 | 1.65 | 36.6 | D |
| 44 | Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo County + 3 more | 16,400 | $14.44 | 1.58 | 33.9 | D |
| 158 | Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe County | 1,010 | $14.7 | 0.64 | 25.9 | D |
Researched and reviewed by
John Helmy, Founder of HomeCareAtlasBuilding tools and resources to help home care agency owners navigate licensing, compliance, and growth.