Maine report projects robust growth in healthcare jobs over the next decade
A new state workforce report projects thousands of annual job openings in the healthcare sector over the next decade as it continues to be one of the fastest growing industries in Maine. The Maine Department of Labor report finds healthcare is making up an increasingly large share of the state’s labor market, accounting for 17% of all nonfarm jobs as of last year. The report’s authors estimate that there will be around 7,500 job openings annually in Maine through 2034, as the state’s aging population continues driving demand for health services. The openings are expected to be concentrated in roles that don’t require college degrees, such as home health aides and nursing assistants. The report also projects robust demand for registered nurses at about a thousand job openings each year.