Back to Guides
Interactive Tool
Caregiver Workforce Analysis — Oregon
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
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 345 | Corvallis, OR Benton County | 800 | $18.81 | 0.8 | 16.4 | D |
| 358 | Albany, OR Linn County | 1,360 | $20.15 | 1.15 | 15.4 | D |
| 360 | Eugene-Springfield, OR Lane County | 3,510 | $19.39 | 0.86 | 15.4 | D |
| 362 | Medford, OR Jackson County | 2,020 | $19.61 | 0.88 | 14.9 | D |
| 367 | Salem, OR Marion County, Polk County | 5,520 | $20.6 | 1.15 | 14.5 | D |
| 377 | Bend, OR Deschutes County | 1,640 | $19.83 | 0.59 | 12.3 | D |
| 384 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA Clackamas County + 6 more | 22,190 | $21.37 | 0.71 | 10 | D |
Researched and reviewed by
John Helmy, Founder of HomeCareAtlasBuilding tools and resources to help home care agency owners navigate licensing, compliance, and growth.