Health Care Sector Projected To Account For 37% Of New US Jobs Created Through 2035

Health care and social assistance organizations are projected to add 2.2 million jobs between 2025 and 2035, accounting for 37% of all new U.S. jobs during the decade. According to projections released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on August 27, 2026, employment in the sector is expected to grow 9.4%, compared with 3.5% across the overall economy. The sector includes hospitals, outpatient clinics, behavioral health providers, residential care facilities, and organizations providing social services. Driven by an aging population and growing demand for outpatient care, the projected growth will increase demand for . . .