Health Care & Social Assistance To See Largest Job Growth From 2024 To 2034

The health care and social assistance sector is projected to have the largest job growth from 2024 to 2034, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The sector is projected to have an 8.4% growth rate, exceeding the projected national employment growth of 3.1% for the decade. The overall projected employment growth of 3.1% represents 5.2 million jobs, with total employment projected to reach 175.2 million by 2034.

Employment growth in the health care and social assistance sector is expected to be driven partly by the aging population. Growth is also anticipated due . . .