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Health Care Workforce Needs in Wyoming: Update 2017


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Published June 2017

Chapter 6: State and Local Health Care Shortages

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by: Tony Glover, Workforce Information Supervisor

About the Data in this Chapter
Tables and Figures Unit of Measurement Source
Table 6.1: Population Estimates for Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) and Substate Regions for Wyoming, Selected Surrounding States, and the U.S., 2010 and 2015
Persons
Census
Figure 6.1: Wyoming Metropolitan Statistical Areas and Substate Regions
Region by Population Density
OES
Figure 6.2: Metropolitan Statistical Areas in Wyoming and Selected Surrounding States
Region by Population Density
OES
Table 6.2: Selected Health Care Workforce Occupations by Wyoming Area and Need Relative to National Staffing Standard, 2015
Jobs Worked Linked to Population Estimates
R&P
Table 6.3: Estimated Employment and Rate per 10,000 Individuals in the Population for Selected Health Care Workforce Occupations by  Area, 2015
Jobs Worked Linked to Population Estimates
R&P

Table 6.1: Population Estimates for Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) and Substate Regions for Wyoming, Selected Surrounding States, and the U.S., 2010 and 2015
Area 2010 2015
Colorado
5,048,254
5,456,574
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood MSA
2,554,468
2,814,330
Fort Collins MSA
300,524
333,577
Greeley MSA
254,166
285,174
Montana
990,643
1,032,949
Billings MSA
159,355
168,283
South Dakota
816,299
858,469
Rapid City MSA
135,064
144,134
Utah
2,775,426
2,995,919
Salt Lake City MSA
1,091,699
1,170,266
Wyoming
564,516
586,107
Casper MSA
75,472
82,178
Cheyenne MSA
92,271
97,121
Central-Southeast Region
90,669
92,488
Northeast Region
98,266
102,492
Northwest Region
93,511
94,634
Southwest Region
114,327
117,194
U.S. Total
309,346,863
321,418,820
Source: U.S. Census Bureau. 
Prepared by T. Glover, Research & Planning, WY DWS, 4/10/17. 

Table 6.2: Selected Health Care Workforce Occupations by Wyoming Area and Need Relative to National Staffing Standard, 2015
U.S. Wyoming Regions Surrounding State MSAsa
SOCb Code SOC Title Employment Rate/10,000 Population Total Cheyenne MSA Casper MSA Central-SE NE NW SW Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Salt Lake City, UT
19-3031
Clinical, Counseling, & School Psych.
105,600
3.3
-52.7
-33.0
0.0
-18.5
-5.1
3.8
-1.2
-562.9
-198.9
21-1011
Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorder Counselors
87,090
2.7
-35.2
4.9
-18.1
-8.3
8.2
-24.6
4.7
168.9
70.2
21-1013
Marriage & Family Therapists
32,070
1.0
41.0
0.0
3.3
3.7
8.2
7.6
9.4
-56.3
70.2
21-1014
Mental Health Counselors
128,200
4.0
-93.8
-51.5
2.5
-21.3
1.0
-38.8
16.4
-1519.7
58.5
21-1015
Rehabilitation Counselors
101,630
3.2
17.6
-6.8
-41.9
17.6
29.7
-0.9
23.4
168.9
152.1
21-1021
Child, Family, & School Social Workers
294,080
9.1
-193.4
-33.0
-52.6
-10.2
7.2
-44.5
-57.4
-731.7
339.4
21-1022
Healthcare Social Workers
155,590
4.8
128.9
26.2
19.7
29.6
31.8
-18.0
36.3
225.1
-81.9
21-1023
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Workers
110,070
3.4
76.2
21.4
-13.1
20.3
-9.2
15.1
0.0
-84.4
-46.8
21-1029
Social Workers, All Other
59,570
1.9
-58.6
-19.4
6.6
-34.2
-17.4
0.0
7.0
56.3
-46.8
21-1099
Community & Social Service Specialists, All Other
0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
29-1011
Chiropractors
32,080
1.0
-23.4
-6.8
3.3
2.8
-2.0
-9.5
-8.2
-365.9
-23.4
29-1022
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
5,000
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
29-1023
Prosthodontists
6,120
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
29-1029
Dentists, general
105,630
3.3
-64.5
-23.3
-24.7
5.5
-8.2
-18.0
5.9
-28.1
35.1
29-1031
Dietitians & Nutritionists
59,740
1.9
29.3
1.9
2.5
10.2
8.2
-3.8
9.4
28.1
-81.9
29-1041
Optometrists
35,300
1.1
-11.7
-1.0
-4.1
3.7
-5.1
-7.6
0.0
-140.7
-46.8
29-1051
Pharmacists
295,620
9.2
-5.9
-19.4
-4.1
-15.7
7.2
8.5
16.4
-1069.4
-292.6
29-1061
Anesthesiologists
29,220
0.9
5.9
7.8
-4.9
0.9
-10.2
0.0
3.5
0.0
0.0
29-1062
Family & General Practitioners
127,430
4.0
-23.4
8.7
-13.1
-20.3
13.3
-28.4
14.1
-140.7
-397.9
29-1063
Internists, General
48,920
1.5
35.2
-2.9
9.9
3.7
10.2
11.4
3.5
225.1
-70.2
29-1064
Obstetricians & Gynecologists
20,090
0.6
-11.7
-3.9
-0.8
-2.8
-8.2
-3.8
4.7
-56.3
0.0
29-1065
Pediatricians, General
28,660
0.9
0.0
5.8
-11.5
0.9
-2.0
5.7
1.2
0.0
-58.5
29-1066
Psychiatrists
24,060
0.7
0.0
-2.9
0.8
-0.9
5.1
4.7
-4.7
-56.3
-58.5
29-1067
Surgeons
41,600
1.3
-35.2
-2.9
-5.8
-3.7
-20.5
2.8
-5.9
-253.3
0.0
29-1069
Physicians & Surgeons, All Other
322,740
10.0
228.6
-65.1
19.7
79.5
62.5
26.5
104.3
1435.3
0.0
29-1071
Physician Assistants
98,470
3.1
-70.3
-8.7
-33.7
2.8
-8.2
-11.4
-8.2
-450.3
-163.8
29-1081
Podiatrists
9,500
0.3
5.9
1.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.9
1.2
0.0
0.0
29-1111
Registered Nurses
2,928,810
91.1
152.4
-150.5
-231.7
214.6
-36.9
57.7
303.5
-1547.9
-725.6
29-1122
Occupational Therapists
114,660
3.6
-58.6
-17.5
-27.9
4.6
0.0
-12.3
-8.2
-450.3
46.8
29-1123
Physical Therapists
209,690
6.5
-5.9
4.9
12.3
7.4
-21.5
-17.0
8.2
-422.1
-11.7
29-1124
Radiation Therapists
16,930
0.5
5.9
0.0
-1.6
2.8
-1.0
1.9
4.7
0.0
-11.7
29-1125
Recreational Therapists
17,880
0.6
-5.9
3.9
4.1
-4.6
-1.0
-9.5
0.0
84.4
-35.1
29-1126
Respiratory Therapists
120,330
3.7
-5.9
-1.9
-27.1
9.2
6.1
0.9
8.2
28.1
-11.7
29-1127
Speech-Language Pathologists
131,450
4.1
-82.1
-20.4
-14.8
1.8
-6.1
-28.4
-11.7
-478.4
81.9
29-1181
Audiologists
12,070
0.4
5.9
1.9
0.8
2.8
-7.2
2.8
2.3
-28.1
-58.5
29-1199
Health Diagnosing & Treating Prac., All Other
35,750
1.1
23.4
-3.9
7.4
0.0
4.1
8.5
-2.3
-140.7
23.4
29-2011
Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technologists
162,950
5.1
23.4
-19.4
12.3
-2.8
15.4
0.0
19.9
-168.9
-1182.0
29-2012
Medical & Clinical Laboratory Tech.
157,610
4.9
152.4
6.8
-0.8
34.2
22.5
36.9
52.7
56.3
-1006.4
29-2021
Dental Hygienists
200,550
6.2
-146.5
-39.8
-39.4
12.9
-32.8
-19.9
-29.3
-1097.6
-304.3
29-2031
Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians
51,400
1.6
58.6
-7.8
4.1
0.0
0.0
13.2
0.0
112.6
46.8
29-2032
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
61,250
1.9
46.9
4.9
8.2
10.2
13.3
0.0
9.4
28.1
-46.8
29-2033
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
19,740
0.6
-23.4
-35.9
0.8
-0.9
4.1
4.7
2.3
0.0
0.0
29-2034
Radiologic Technologists & Technicians
229,050
7.1
11.7
-12.6
-12.3
4.6
9.2
11.4
14.1
-84.4
11.7
29-2041
Emergency Medical Tech. & Paramedics
236,890
7.4
-234.4
41.8
-10.7
-78.6
-10.2
-55.8
-118.4
225.1
-362.8
29-2051
Dietetic Tech.
28,950
0.9
46.9
6.8
6.6
0.0
0.0
6.6
0.0
28.1
-140.4
29-2052
Pharmacy Tech.
379,430
11.8
128.9
-21.4
21.4
22.2
30.7
31.2
48.0
394.0
-526.6
29-2053
Psychiatric Tech.
58,450
1.8
58.6
7.8
-18.1
11.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
-70.2
29-2054
Respiratory Therapy Technicians
10,000
0.3
5.9
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
-0.9
1.2
0.0
29-2055
Surgical Tech.
100,270
3.1
29.3
-1.9
-10.7
20.3
1.0
9.5
10.5
84.4
-269.2
29-2061
Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses
697,250
21.7
504.1
60.2
18.1
117.5
51.2
92.7
162.9
3630.5
1743.7
29-2071
Medical Records & Health Information Technicians
189,930
5.9
5.9
-31.1
-16.4
3.7
18.4
8.5
24.6
422.1
-234.1
29-2081
Opticians, Dispensing
73,520
2.3
-76.2
-25.3
-61.6
5.5
-6.1
-4.7
14.1
84.4
-11.7
29-2091
Orthotists & Prosthetists
7,100
0.2
5.9
0.0
0.0
0.0
28.1
-46.8
29-2099
Health Tech-nologists & Tech-nicians, All Other
149,100
4.6
134.8
-31.1
23.0
26.8
31.8
36.0
48.0
-731.7
117.0
31-1011
Home Health Aides
820,630
25.5
844.0
206.9
181.6
178.5
148.6
-44.5
171.1
-1210.2
1732.0
31-1012
Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
1,473,230
45.8
-726.8
-122.4
-198.9
16.6
-87.1
-172.2
-161.7
3095.8
854.3
31-1013
Psychiatric Aides
69,550
2.2
-41.0
0.0
-22.2
14.8
-97.4
15.1
24.6
478.4
0.0
31-2011
Occupational Therapy Assistants
35,460
1.1
-23.4
-2.9
-24.7
-2.8
3.1
-2.8
4.7
0.0
81.9
31-2012
Occupational Therapy Aides
7,570
0.2
-5.9
0.0
0.0
-9.2
0.9
-3.5
-58.5
31-2021
Physical Therapist Assistants
81,230
2.5
-11.7
-7.8
-4.1
0.0
-4.1
-15.1
18.8
225.1
105.3
31-2022
Physical Therapist Aides
50,540
1.6
-64.5
1.0
-5.8
-4.6
-27.7
-10.4
-15.2
337.7
-58.5
31-9011
Massage Therapists
92,090
2.9
76.2
8.7
21.4
23.1
17.4
21.8
-17.6
-2476.6
-304.3
31-9091
Dental Assistants
323,110
10.1
35.2
10.7
-8.2
15.7
28.7
33.1
-46.9
-28.1
-877.7
31-9092
Medical Assistants
601,240
18.7
416.1
46.6
14.0
71.2
137.3
79.5
65.6
534.7
-1064.9
31-9093
Medical Equipment Preparers
50,330
1.6
23.4
8.7
-15.6
9.2
11.3
7.6
1.2
-140.7
-70.2
31-9094
Medical Transcriptionists
57,830
1.8
-11.7
-22.3
-12.3
5.5
-1.0
5.7
10.5
-84.4
0.0
31-9095
Pharmacy Aides
38,040
1.2
17.6
7.8
0.0
0.0
-10.2
8.5
0.0
253.3
35.1
31-9099
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other
213,450
6.6
-105.5
-79.6
-88.8
26.8
21.5
2.8
10.5
-112.6
-222.4
39-9021
Personal Care Aides
1,369,230
42.6
744.4
49.5
-27.9
150.8
233.7
142.0
199.2
731.7
2340.5
aMetropolitan Statistical Area. 
bStandard Occupational Classification. 
Negative numbers indicate need. Positive numbers indicate a surplus. 
Source: Occupational Employment Statistics. 
Prepared by T. Glover, Research & Planning, WY DWS, 4/10/17. 

 

Table 6.3: Estimated Employment and Rate per 10,000 Individuals in the Population for Selected Health Care Workforce Occupations by  Area, 2015
Wyoming MSAsa and Sub-State Regions Surrounding States MSAs
SOCb Code SOC Title N and Rate U.S. (Pop. = 321,418,820) WY (Pop. = 586,107) Casper MSA (Pop. = 82,178) Cheyenne MSA (Pop. = 97,121) Central-SE (Pop. = 92,488) NE (Pop. = 102,492) NW (Pop. = 94,634) SW (Pop. = 117,194) Denver MSAc (Pop. = 2,814,330) Salt Lake MSA (Pop. = 1,170,266)
21-1014
Mental Health Counselors
N
128,200
327
N/D
91
59
40
76
N/D
2,650
410
Rate
4.0
5.6
N/D
9.3
6.3
3.9
8.1
N/D
9.4
3.5
21-1021
Child, Family, & School Social Workers
N
294,080
725
128
121
94
86
131
164
3,280
730
Rate
9.1
12.4
15.5
12.5
10.2
8.4
13.8
14.0
11.7
6.2
29-1051
Pharmacists
N
295,620
546
79
108
101
87
79
92
3,650
1370
Rate
9.2
9.3
9.7
11.2
10.9
8.5
8.3
7.8
13.0
11.7
29-1069
Physicians & Surgeons, All Other
N
322,740
358
63
162
N/D
40
68
13
1,380
N/D
Rate
10.0
6.1
7.6
16.7
N/D
3.9
7.2
1.1
4.9
N/D
29-1111
Registered Nurses
N
2,928,810
5184
981
1035
628
971
804
765
27,190
11390
Rate
91.1
88.5
119.3
106.6
67.9
94.7
85.0
65.2
96.6
97.3
29-1123
Physical Therapists
N
209,690
388
41
58
53
88
79
68
2,260
770
Rate
6.5
6.6
5.0
6.0
5.7
8.6
8.3
5.8
8.0
6.6
29-1127
Speech-Language Pathologists
N
131,450
320
48
60
36
48
67
60
1,640
400
Rate
4.1
5.5
5.9
6.2
3.9
4.7
7.1
5.1
5.8
3.4
29-2021
Dental Hygienists
N
200,550
511
91
100
44
96
78
102
2,850
1030
Rate
6.2
8.7
11.0
10.3
4.8
9.4
8.3
8.7
10.1
8.8
29-2034
Radiologic Technologists & Technicians
N
229,050
403
71
82
61
64
56
70
2,080
820
Rate
7.1
6.9
8.6
8.4
6.6
6.2
5.9
5.9
7.4
7.0
29-2041
Emergency Medical Tech. & Paramedics
N
236,890
666
71
30
147
86
126
205
1,860
1230
Rate
7.4
11.4
8.7
3.1
15.9
8.4
13.3
17.5
6.6
10.5
29-2052
Pharmacy Technicians
N
379,430
560
76
136
87
91
80
90
2,930
1910
Rate
11.8
9.6
9.2
14.0
9.4
8.8
8.5
7.7
10.4
16.3
29-2061
Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses
N
697,250
769
160
150
83
171
113
92
2,490
790
Rate
21.7
13.1
19.5
15.5
9.0
16.7
11.9
7.8
8.8
6.8
29-2071
Medical Records & Health Info. Techs.
N
189,930
338
65
88
51
42
48
45
1,250
920
Rate
5.9
5.8
7.9
9.1
5.5
4.1
5.0
3.8
4.4
7.9
31-1011
Home Health Aides
N
820,630
652
N/D
41
N/D
113
286
128
8,390
1250
Rate
25.5
11.1
N/D
4.2
N/D
11.0
30.2
10.9
29.8
10.7
31-1012
Nursing Assistants
N
1,473,230
3410
575
567
407
557
606
698
9,800
4500
Rate
45.8
58.2
70.0
58.4
44.0
54.3
64.0
59.6
34.8
38.5
31-9091
Dental Assistants
N
323,110
559
91
88
78
75
62
166
2,870
2060
Rate
10.1
9.5
11.1
9.0
8.4
7.3
6.6
14.1
10.2
17.6
31-9092
Medical Assistants
N
601,240
681
140
135
102
54
98
153
4,730
3250
Rate
18.7
11.6
17.0
13.9
11.0
5.3
10.3
13.1
16.8
27.8
31-9099
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other
N
213,450
493
143
144
34
46
60
67
1,970
990
Rate
6.6
8.4
17.4
14.8
3.7
4.5
6.3
5.7
7.0
8.5
39-9021
Personal Care Aides
N
1,369,230
1751
378
364
N/D
N/D
261
300
11,270
2640
Rate
42.6
29.9
46.0
37.5
N/D
N/D
27.6
25.6
40.0
22.6
aMetropolitan Statistical Area. 
bStandard Occupational Classification.
cDenver MSA includes Denver, Aurora, and Lakewood.
N/D = Not discloseable due to confidentiality. 
Source: Occupational Employment Statistics. 
Prepared by T. Glover and M. Moore, Research & Planning, WY DWS, 5/17/17. 

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