Jul 21, 2025 - News
Immigrants are nearly a third of California's hospital workforce
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Immigrants make up about 32% of hospital workers in California — the highest in the U.S., according to census data analyzed by KFF.
Why it matters: The health care industry is facing a double challenge: a White House immigration crackdown that could translate to worker shortages and federal health care spending cuts.
- Meanwhile, an aging population will require more care.
By the numbers: Nationwide, 16% of hospital workers are immigrants — roughly in line with the share of the workforce that's foreign-born.
- Other states with high shares include New York (29%), New Jersey (28.9%) and Florida (27%).