The most in-demand healthcare job, by state

Becker's Healthcare February 24, 2025
Claire Wallace

As the population in the U.S. continues to grow and age, so does the demand for healthcare providers.

While experts grow increasingly concerned about shortages within medical specialties over the next 10 years, their concern also extends to other healthcare-related workers, including home health and personal care aides, registered nurses and massage therapists.

Medical Technology Schools has identified the healthcare positions expected to add the most jobs in each state and Washington, D.C., from 2020 to 2030, using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, according to a Stacker report.

The most in-demand healthcare positions by state:

Alabama: Home health and personal care aides

Alaska: Home health and personal care aides

Arizona: Home health and personal care...