U.S. Healthcare Staffing Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The healthcare staffing market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 34,351.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.7% is expected of the United States healthcare staffing market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$21,836.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$34,351.1
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
6.7%
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U.S. healthcare staffing market highlights

  • The U.S. healthcare staffing market generated a revenue of USD 21,836.4 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 34,351.1 million by 2030.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, travel nurse staffing was the largest revenue generating type in 2023.
  • Travel Nurse Staffing is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Healthcare staffing market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 21,836.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 34,351.1 million
Growth rate6.7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentTravel nurse staffing
Fastest growing segmentTravel Nurse Staffing
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationTravel Nurse Staffing, Per Diem Nurse Staffing, Locum Tenens Staffing, Allied Healthcare Staffing
Key market players worldwideAMN Healthcare Services Inc, CHG Healthcare, Maxim Healthcare Staffing, Cross Country Healthcare Inc, Aya Healthcare, Adecco Group AG, Locum Tenens USA


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, U.S. accounted for 55.6% of the global healthcare staffing market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In North America, U.S. healthcare staffing market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • U.S. is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 34,351.1 million by 2030.

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Travel nurse staffing was the largest segment with a revenue share of 39.91% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. healthcare staffing market based on travel nurse staffing, per diem nurse staffing, locum tenens staffing, allied healthcare staffing covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The U.S. accounted for the largest share in global healthcare staffing market. This can be attributed to shortage of physicians and nurses. According to American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC), there could be a shortage of 37,800 to 124,000 physicians in the U.S. by 2034. This includes the lack of specialized medical care in primary and specialty care.

Furthermore, increase in demand for healthcare services, particularly in acute healthcare hospitals and inpatient facilities, is expected to drive the market in the coming years. In 2022, the American Nurses Association stated that there will be more registered nurse’s jobs available in 2022 than any other occupation in the U.S. The U.S.

Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a 9% rise in registered nurse jobs, with an average of 194,500 per year between 2020 and 2030. Many hospitals and other medical facilities are collaborating with recruiters to execute temporary or permanent vacancies. This is expected to boost the market growth.

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