Becker’s Hospital Review: 12 fastest-growing healthcare jobs by 2034

The following article, written by Kelly Gooch, was published on Becker’s Hospital Review on September 10, 2025.

The U.S. is expected to add 5.2 million jobs from 2024 to 2033, with healthcare and social assistance projected to see the largest job growth and be the fastest-growing industry sectors in terms of employment at 8.4%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Growth in healthcare and social assistance is expected to be driven by the aging population and the rising prevalence of chronic conditions such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes, the BLS said.

Here are the healthcare occupations with the highest projected employment growth rates by 2034:

• Nurse practitioners – 40%
• Medical and health services managers – 23%
• Physical therapist assistants – 22%
• Physician assistants – 20%
• Psychiatric technicians – 20%
• Ophthalmic medical technicians – 2-%
• Occupational therapy assistants – 19%
• Hearing aid specialists – 18%
• Health specialties teachers, postsecondary – 17%
• Home health and personal care aides – 17%
• Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary – 17%
• Substance abuse, behavioral disorder and mental health counselors – 17%