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Caregiver Workforce Analysis — Ohio
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
12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | Canton-Massillon, OH Carroll County, Stark County | 4,010 | $14.44 | 0.94 | 28.8 | D |
| 124 | Youngstown-Warren, OH Mahoning County, Trumbull County, Mercer County | 3,530 | $14.66 | 0.85 | 27.6 | D |
| 162 | Mansfield, OH Richland County | 810 | $14.71 | 0.63 | 25.8 | D |
| 164 | Columbus, OH Delaware County + 9 more | 25,540 | $15.89 | 0.91 | 25.7 | D |
| 189 | Cleveland, OH | 18,310 | $15.55 | 0.68 | 24.7 | D |
| 194 | Lima, OH Allen County | 820 | $15.2 | 0.64 | 24.6 | D |
| 196 | Akron, OH Portage County, Summit County | 5,570 | $15.43 | 0.67 | 24.4 | D |
| 203 | Toledo, OH Fulton County + 3 more | 4,540 | $15.34 | 0.6 | 24.1 | D |
| 218 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH Greene County, Miami County, Montgomery County | 5,930 | $15.63 | 0.61 | 23.5 | D |
| 238 | Springfield, OH Clark County | 570 | $15.5 | 0.47 | 22.6 | D |
| 249 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Dearborn County + 15 more | 14,810 | $15.99 | 0.52 | 22.2 | D |
| 260 | Sandusky, OH Erie County | 690 | $15.97 | 0.54 | 21.9 | D |
Researched and reviewed by
John Helmy, Founder of HomeCareAtlasBuilding tools and resources to help home care agency owners navigate licensing, compliance, and growth.