Vicki Salemi, Career Expert, discusses current trends in the healthcare job market and expectations for 2026.
Recent data from the 2025 Monster Healthcare Market Report shows how the healthcare industry is changing. Through an analysis of healthcare job listings and candidate searches, the report illustrates trends in the healthcare industry shifting to a more digital, distributed, and prevention-focused approach. It also includes insights on where hiring has grown the fastest, and the roles, skills, and credentials predicted to lead the healthcare job market in 2026.
The top 10 most in-demand healthcare jobs in 2025 include:
- Registered Nurse
- Physical Therapist
- Radiology and Imaging Technologists
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
- Respiratory Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Nurse Practitioner
- Dentist and Allied Dental Professions
Registered nurses and physicians remain as the most in-demand jobs in the field, but growth is emerging in diagnostics, rehabilitation, remote care, and technology-enabled roles. These remote care roles involve specialities in therapy, health information management, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition.
The fastest growing role categories in 2025 included Diagnostic Imaging and Technology, Respiratory and Rehabilitation Services, Nutrition and Wellness, Laboratory and Technical Support, Emergency and Field Care, and Hearing and Speech. Each of these categories grew by at least 30% as compared to 2024.
Data from candidate searches show continuing interest in nursing, coding, and healthcare administration. Job seekers’ most-searched healthcare job titles in 2025 included Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Assistant, Medical Biller, Medical Coder, Healthcare Administration, Medical Office Receptionist, Patient Care Coordinator, and Certified Nursing Assistant.
The top keyword-specific searches from candidates include Epic Analyst/Trainer, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), CPC (Certified Professional Coder), RBT (Registered Behavior Technician), and LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor).
Overall, healthcare continues to be a highly active job market with many opportunities, and demand remains high across all skill levels and experience. In 2026, healthcare demands are expected to expand into new specialties, new settings, and new ways of delivering care.
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