5 Fast-Growing Industries Looking to Hire in the US

3. Healthcare Practitioner and Technical

Change in Employment: 8.0%

Healthcare occupations exhibit excellent growth potential with approximately 1.8 million annual job openings projected from 2022 to 2032 and thus, largely outpace the national average. These roles offer different opportunities, from highly paid positions such as physicians and surgeons with a median annual wage of $229,300, to entry-level roles like nursing aides and orderlies with a median wage of $35,740. With a median annual wage of $77,760 for healthcare practitioners and technical occupations, this sector provides rewarding careers while contributing to the well-being of individuals and communities across the nation.

It is worth highlighting that registered nurses declined by approximately 100,000 by the end of 2021. While the reasons for leaving the profession vary, 35% of surveyed nurses who intend to leave stated they will remain in direct patient care but with a different employer or role, while others plan to exit the workforce entirely or pursue alternative career paths. To read more about nursing shortages and its impact, check out our article on highest paying countries for nurses.