The U.S. healthcare staffing market size was exhibited at USD 23.34 billion in 2024 and is projected to hit around USD 44.69 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.71% during the forecast period 2025 to 2034.
| Report Coverage | Details |
| Market Size in 2025 | USD 24.91 Billion |
| Market Size by 2034 | USD 44.69 Billion |
| Growth Rate From 2025 to 2034 | CAGR of 6.71% |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2034 |
| Segments Covered | Type |
| Market Analysis (Terms Used) | Value (US$ Million/Billion) or (Volume/Units) |
| Key Companies Profiled | Envision Healthcare Corporation; AMN Healthcare; CHG Management, Inc.; Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.; Cross Country Healthcare; Aya Healthcare; Trustaff; TeamHealth; Adecco Group; LocumTenens.com |
Some of the factors responsible for the market growth are the increasing demand for temporary staffing for medical professionals due to the rising geriatric population and the lack of skilled nursing staff across the country.
An increase in life expectancy has led to a rise in the geriatric population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of adults aged 65 or older is on track to grow an estimated 80% between 2025 and 2034. People over 65 are three times more likely to have a hospital stay and twice as likely to visit a physician's office, compared with the rest of the population. An aging population is expected to have a significant impact on healthcare delivery because they are highly susceptible to lifestyle diseases and chronic conditions.
The current healthcare system is under pressure owing to the large geriatric population. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the physician shortage is expected to range from 46,900 to 121,900 physicians by 2032. Moreover, as per estimates by the American Nurses Association, there will be a need for 3.44 million nurses by 2024. Many hospitals and other medical facilities are partnering with recruiting agencies to fulfill vacant positions on a temporary or permanent basis. This is expected to fuel market growth.
Travel or per diem nurses are compensated at a much higher rate when compared to regular full-time nurses. For instance, the annual average salary of full-time nurses ranges from USD 50,000 to USD 60,000; however, per diem nurses can get as high as USD 90,000 to USD 100,000. High compensation, flexible working hours, opportunity to travel, and greater exposure to various medical systems are factors that increase the preference for allied healthcare, per diem, travel nurse, or locum tenens as a career option.
A significant increase in the number of government & non-government hospitals, acute care centers, long-term care centers, and other types of medical facilities is anticipated to significantly fuel the market growth. Improving medical infrastructure and increasing investment in public health is leading to an increase in the number of hospitals. According to the American Hospital Association, the total number of hospitals in the U.S. in 2020 was 6,090. Setting up a new hospital requires the employment of well-trained medical staff. This is likely to propel market growth.
Travel nurse staffing dominated the market with a share of 45.0% in 2024 and is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing segment with a CAGR of 6.37% during the forecast period. This can be attributed to the high pay, travel opportunities, and short-term assignments. Furthermore, in response to increasing medical expenses, hospitals are forced to reduce their staff. Hence, they opt for these services to ensure that nurses are available when the workload increases.
On the other hand, the locum tenens staffing segment is anticipated to witness maximum growth during the forecast period. The rising shortage of primary care physicians and specialists and hospitals hiring locum tenens in peak seasons to reduce cost are primary reasons for the growth of the segment. According to Staff Care’s 2020 Survey of Temporary Physician Staffing Trends report, nearly 52,000 physicians were working as locum tenens in 2019. An increasing number of physicians preferring to work as locum tenens is likely to favor the segment growth.
Allied healthcare professionals include physical therapists, medical technologists, pharmacists, dental hygienists, phlebotomists, radiographers, pathologists, and others. Improving access to public healthcare, growing retired baby boomers, and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases are likely to drive segment growth.
This report forecasts revenue growth at country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2034. For this study, Nova one advisor, Inc. has segmented the U.S. healthcare staffing market
U.S. Healthcare Staffing Type
Chapter 1 U.S. Healthcare Staffing Market: Methodology and Scope
1.1 Market Segmentation & Scope
1.1.2 Estimates and Forecast Timeline
1.2 Research Methodology
1.3 Information Procurement
1.3.1 Purchased Database
1.3.2 Internal Database
1.3.3 Secondary Sources
1.3.4 Primary Research
1.3.5 Details Of Primary Research
1.4 Information Or Data Analysis
1.4.1 Data Analysis Models
1.5 Market Formulation & Validation
1.6 Model Details
1.6.1 Commodity Flow Analysis (Model 1)
1.7 List Of Secondary Sources
1.8 List Of Abbreviations
1.9 Objectives
1.9.1 Objective - 1
1.9.2 Objective - 2
1.9.3 Objective - 3
Chapter 2 U.S. Healthcare Staffing Market: Executive Summary
2.1 Market Outlook
2.2 Segment Outlook
2.2.1 TYPE
2.3 Competitive Insights
Chapter 3 U.S. Healthcare Staffing Market: Variables, Trends, & Scope
3.1 Market Lineage Outlook
3.1.3 Parent Market Outlook
3.1.2 Related/Ancillary Market Outlook
3.2 Market Dynamics
3.2.1 Market Driver Analysis
3.2.1.1 Shortage of healthcare staff
3.2.1.2 Rising geriatric population
3.2.1.3 Increaseing number of healthcare facilities resulting in job creation
3.2.1.4 Adoption of workforce solutions
3.2.1.5 High flexibility and exposure
3.2.2 Market Restraint Analysis
3.2.2.1 Stringent regulations
3.2.2.2 Less job security
3.3 Business Environment Analysis Tools
3.3.1 U.S. HEALTHCARE STAFFING - PESTEL ANALYSIS
3.3.1.1 Political landscape
3.3.1.2 Economic and social landscape
3.3.1.3 Technology landscape
3.3.2 U.S. Healthcare Staffing- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.3.2.1 Competitive rivalry: High
3.3.2.2 Threat of new entrants: Moderate
3.3.2.3 Bargaining power of buyers: Moderate
3.3.2.4 Bargaining power of suppliers: Low
3.3.2.5 Threat of substitutes: Low
3.4 Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
3.5 Regulatory Scenario
3.6 List of Few Healthcare Staffing Providers in the U.S.
3.7 Major Deals & Strategic Alliances
3.8 Impact of COVID-19 : Qualitative Analysis
Chapter 4 U.S. Healthcare Staffing Market: Service Type Analysis
4.1 U.S. Healthcare Staffing Service Type Market Share Analysis, 2024 & 2033
4.2 Segment Dashboard:
4.3 Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2033 for the Service Type Segment
4.3.1 Travel Nurse Staffing
4.3.1.1 Travel nurse staffing market, 2021 - 2033
4.3.2 Per Diem Nurse Staffing
4.3.2.1 Per diem nurse staffing market, 2021 - 2033
4.3.3 Locum Tenens Staffing
4.3.3.1 Locum tenens staffing market, 2021 - 2033
4.3.4 Allied Healthcare Staffing
4.3.4.1 Allied healthcare staffing market, 2021 - 2033
Chapter 5 Competitive Analysis
5.1 Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, by Key Market Participants
5.2 Competition Categorixation
5.3 Company Market Position Analysis
5.4 Company Profiles
5.4.1 Envision Healthcare Corporation
5.4.1.1 Company overview
5.4.1.2 Financial performance
5.4.1.3 Service benchmarking
5.4.1.4 Strategic initiatives
5.4.1.5 SWOT analysis
5.4.2 AMN Healthcare
5.4.2.1 Company overview
5.4.2.2 Financial performance
5.4.2.3 Service benchmarking
5.4.2.4 Strategic initiatives
5.4.2.5 SWOT analysis
5.4.3 CHG Management, Inc.
5.4.3.1 Company Overview
5.4.3.2 Service benchmarking
5.4.3.3 Strategic initiatives
5.4.4 Maxim Healthcare Group
5.4.4.1 Company overview
5.4.4.2 Service benchmarking
5.4.4.3 Strategic initiatives
5.4.5 Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.
5.4.5.1 Company overview
5.4.5.2 Financial performance
5.4.5.3 Service benchmarking
5.4.5.4 Strategic initiative
5.4.5.5 SWOT analysis
5.4.6 AYA Healthcare
5.4.6.1 Company overview
5.4.6.2 Financial Performance
5.4.6.3 Service benchmarking
5.4.7 Trustaff
5.4.7.1 Company overview
5.4.7.2 Financial performance
5.4.7.3 Service benchmarking
5.4.8 Teamhealth
5.4.8.1 Company overview
5.4.8.2 Service benchmarking
5.4.8.3 Strategic initiatives
5.4.9 Adecco Group
5.4.9.1 Company overview
5.4.9.2 Financial performance
5.4.9.3 Service benchmarking
5.4.9.4 Strategic initiatives
5.4.9.5 SWOT analysis
5.4.10 Locumtenens.Com
5.4.10.1 Company overview
5.4.10.2 Service benchmarking
5.4.10.3 Strategic initiatives
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