In some areas of the country, healthcare makes up a greater percentage of the workforce. In nine states, the sector accounts for more than 15 percent of the total workforce. Those states are:
• Rhode Island — 16.5 percent
• West Virginia — 16 percent
• Pennsylvania — 15.7 percent
• Maine — 15.6 percent
• New York — 15.6 percent
• Massachusetts — 15.3 percent
• Minnesota — 15.2 percent
• Vermont — 15.1 percent
• Connecticut — 15.1 percent
On the other end of the spectrum, Washington, D.C., has the lowest share of healthcare jobs in the nation with 8.4 percent. Nevada has the second-lowest share of healthcare jobs at 8.8 percent. However, Washington, D.C., has the most healthcare jobs per capita, and Nevada has the fastest-growing healthcare workforce among all states.
More Articles on Healthcare Hiring:
5 Fastest-Growing Metro Areas for Healthcare Jobs
6 Statistics on Healthcare Workforce Trends
Hospitals Made Marginal Job Gains in August
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit
