The Top 10 In-Demand Healthcare Jobs


According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, healthcare is set to be strong for job creation and growth through 2028, and the current amount openings in the field bolster that claim—nearly half a million jobs are available right now on our site alone. But which positions are seeing the most demand? Here are the top 10 in-demand jobs now hiring in healthcare, according to our site’s data.

  1. Registered Nurse
    Average Salary: $71,730 per year
    Number of Openings: 90,974
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  2. Licensed Practical Nurse
    Average Salary: $46,240 per year
    Number of Openings: 21,884
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  3. Certified Nursing Assistant
    Average Salary: $28,530 per year
    Number of Openings: 17,421
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  4. Physician
    Average Salary: $208,000+ per year
    Number of Openings: 15,840
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  5. Speech Language Pathologist
    Average Salary: $77,510 per year
    Number of Openings: 15,019
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  6. Technician
    Average Salary: $33,610 per year
    Number of Openings: 11,100
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  7. Engineer
    Average Salary: $88,550 per year
    Number of Openings: 10,799
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  8. Sales
    Average Salary: $61,660 per year
    Number of Openings: 8,543
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  9. Analyst
    Average Salary: $98,350 per year
    Number of Openings: 5,618
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  10. Pharmacy Technician
    Average Salary: $32,700 per year
    Number of Openings: 5,535
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Disclaimer: The viewpoint expressed in this article is the opinion of the author and is not necessarily the viewpoint of the owners or employees at Healthcare Staffing Innovations, LLC.