Home health care jobs expected to skyrocket amid "critical" need in Tennessee
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Jobs in health care and social assistance are projected to see the most growth over the next decade, according to a recent report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Why it matters: The explosive growth in these sectors gels with the urgent need for home health care workers in Tennessee as the population continues to age.
Zoom in: BLS projects there will be 847,300 new home health and personal care aide jobs created nationally from 2025 to 2035.
- Registered nurses and health services managers are also among the occupations projected to add the most jobs. Nurse practitioners are expected to be the fastest-growing occupation.
Threat level: A 2022 report from the state comptroller found Tennessee already had "a critical shortage of paid caregivers who help elderly and vulnerable adults continue to live in their homes rather than in nursing facilities."
Between the lines: The nation's aging population is a reason job growth overall is projected to slow over the next decade.