Health care has been propping up a shaky labor market. For the first time in over four years, the sector shed thousands of jobs

Without health care and social assistance jobs, the U.S. labor market would have seen a plummet of about 570,000 jobs in 2025.
CNBC

Health care is the 'engine' of the job market — and that's risky for the economy

The health-care sector has powered job growth in the U.S. economy in 2025. That's largely because baby boomers are hurtling into their retirement years, boosting health-care demand since older adults ...
NBC News

Health care jobs are in demand in 2025 — one of the top roles can pay $385,000

The health sector holds many of the best job opportunities for workers in 2025, due to factors like high labor demand and pay, according to a new ranking from job search site Indeed. Health care roles ...