The health sector is projected to offer some of the best job opportunities for workers in 2025, driven by factors such as high labor demand and pay, as per a recent ranking by job search site Indeed.
According to Indeed, health care roles make up six of the top 25 jobs for 2025, with positions like veterinarian (ranked No. 1), physician (No. 3), clinical psychologist (No. 8), radiologist (No. 14), registered nurse (No. 18), and director of clinical services (No. 22) featuring prominently.
This marks the highest proportion of top jobs compared to other sectors, with health care leading the list for the second consecutive year.
Indeed’s analysis focused on professions meeting specific criteria: a minimum annual salary of $75,000, a growth rate of at least 20% in job postings over the past three years, and the availability of remote or hybrid roles in at least 5% of postings. The ranking is based on the share of job postings on Indeed.
Health care has experienced significant job growth, with Julia Pollak, chief economist at ZipRecruiter, noting that the sector has seen rapid and consistent expansion without any signs of slowing down.
In 2024, the U.S. economy added 902,000 health care and social assistance jobs, surpassing other sectors like government. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that total employment in health care occupations will grow faster than the average for all U.S. jobs from 2023 to 2033.
Factors contributing to the abundance of job opportunities in the health sector include the aging population, workforce retirements leading to shortages, and lower susceptibility to automation compared to other industries. This has resulted in many health care roles offering high salaries.
For instance, radiologists earn a median annual salary of around $385,000, making it the highest-paying job on Indeed’s list. Physicians follow closely with a typical annual salary of $225,000.
The incoming administration under President-elect Donald Trump could potentially impact the health care sector, with potential changes such as reduced federal spending on Medicaid or the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies. These changes may affect health care demand.
Job seekers looking for high-paying and rapidly growing roles without extensive education requirements may explore opportunities outside the health sector, such as sales representative positions. Sales representatives can earn a median annual salary of $182,000, and some companies may consider applicants with a high school diploma and relevant skills.
