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Caregiver Workforce Analysis — Kansas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | Topeka, KS Jackson County + 4 more | 3,070 | $14.61 | 1.06 | 29.2 | D |
| 150 | Wichita, KS Butler County + 3 more | 5,350 | $14.72 | 0.67 | 26.2 | D |
| 186 | Manhattan, KS Geary County, Pottawatomie County, Riley County | 510 | $14.33 | 0.38 | 24.9 | D |
| 191 | Lawrence, KS Douglas County | 560 | $14.53 | 0.42 | 24.7 | D |
Researched and reviewed by
John Helmy, Founder of HomeCareAtlasBuilding tools and resources to help home care agency owners navigate licensing, compliance, and growth.