BLS projects healthcare to account for 37% of new US jobs through 2035, adding over 2.2 million
Key points
- Private healthcare and social assistance employment is projected to grow by over 2.2 million from 2025 to 2035, 37% of all new US jobs
- The 9.5% growth rate is second only to utilities at 9.8%
- Nurse practitioners are projected to add 137,800 positions, the fastest-growing occupation
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that private healthcare and social assistance employment will grow by over 2.2 million jobs from 2025 to 2035, accounting for 37% of all new US jobs. The projected 9.5% growth rate is second only to utilities, at 9.8% (about 58,800 jobs). Population aging and a rise in chronic disease are the main drivers. Nurse practitioners are projected to be the fastest-growing occupation, with 137,800 new positions.
Original report: Staffing Industry Analysts ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports.