Workforce Needs in Oregon Health Care, Social Assistance

Workforce needs in Oregon health care, social assistance

Health care and social assistance is a large and steadily growing sector of Oregon’s economy.

Oregon's health care sector sees record job growth, leads future employment

Health care and social assistance have become pivotal sectors in Oregon's economy, experiencing significant job growth despite a slowdown in overall employment.

Health Care and Social Assistance Drive Job Growth in Oregon

Salem, Oregon- Health care and social assistance have become the fastest-growing sector in Oregon’s economy, far outpacing overall job growth and reaching record-high employment levels in 2024, according to new data from the Oregon Employment Department. While total nonfarm payrolls in Oregon increased by 5,700 jobs, or 0.3%, in 2024, private health care and social assistance added 16,100 jobs — a 5.7% increase — bringing the sector to an all-ti…