The finding is among the latest employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released Aug. 29.
Employment in healthcare and social assistance is projected to grow 1% annually, reaching 23.8 million, driven by an aging population and rising rates of chronic conditions like heart disease, cancer and diabetes, according to the BLS.
Here are the healthcare occupations facing the largest employment growth, per the Bureau:
Home health and personal care aides
Number of new jobs (projected), 2023-33: 820,500
Registered nurses
Number of new jobs (projected), 2023-33: 197,200
Medical and health services managers
Number of new jobs (projected), 2023-33: 160,600
Nurse practitioners
Number of new jobs (projected), 2023-33: 135,500
Medical assistants
Number of new jobs (projected), 2023-33: 118,000
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