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Caretaker Workforce Analysis — Oklahoma
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | Lawton, OK Comanche County, Cotton County | 390 | $12.63 | 0.35 | 29.1 | D |
| 111 | Tulsa, OK Creek County + 6 more | 5,450 | $13.24 | 0.46 | 28.5 | D |
| 128 | Oklahoma City, OK Canadian County + 6 more | 6,710 | $13.47 | 0.39 | 27.5 | D |
| 165 | Enid, OK Garfield County | 170 | $13.78 | 0.29 | 25.7 | D |