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 salary of $75,000 per year, a growth rate of at least 20% in job postings over the past three years, and 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 witnessed significant job growth, with Julia Pollak, chief economist at ZipRecruiter, noting that the sector has experienced 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 segments 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, retirements creating shortages in certain roles, and lower susceptibility to automation compared to other industries. This has led to many health care jobs 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. The typical physician earns $225,000 annually, the second-highest salary among the listed roles.
The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump could potentially impact the health care sector, with potential changes such as cuts in federal spending for Medicaid or adjustments to Affordable Care Act subsidies. These changes could influence health care demand.
Job seekers looking for high-paying and rapidly growing roles without extensive educational requirements may explore opportunities outside the health sector, such as sales representative positions. Companies hiring sales reps often consider applicants with a high school diploma and relevant skills, with sales reps earning a median annual salary of $182,000, according to Indeed.
