Employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 15% from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations.
The health care sector is the largest employer in the the U.S and is projected to add 2.4 million new jobs, more jobs than any of the other occupational groups.
The rate of employment in the health care sector has grown faster than the rate of employment in all other sectors.
20 of the 30 fastest-growing occupations nationally are projected to be in health care occupations, including occupational therapy assistants (43%), physical therapy assistants (41%), physical therapy aides (39%), home health aides (38%), and nurse practitioner.
