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Caretaker Workforce Analysis — North Dakota
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 340 | Minot, ND McHenry County, Renville County, Ward County | 800 | $18.96 | 0.92 | 16.9 | D |
| 343 | Grand Forks, ND-MN Polk County, Grand Forks County | 1,150 | $18.85 | 0.86 | 16.7 | D |
| 347 | Fargo, ND-MN Clay County, Cass County | 2,890 | $18.76 | 0.76 | 16.3 | D |
| 354 | Bismarck, ND Burleigh County, Morton County, Oliver County | 1,510 | $19.2 | 0.83 | 15.6 | D |