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15K+

Open Positions

+18%

Growth Rate

$72K

Avg. Salary

Healthcare professionals

Healthcare Labor Market in Chicago

Current trends and opportunities in healthcare careers

8,490

Total Jobs

$86,490

Avg. Salary

172,400

High-Demand Jobs

380+

Training Programs

Top Growing Healthcare Occupations

Nurse Practitioners+28.2%
Physical Therapists+18.1%
Medical Assistants+16.2%
Home Health Aides+33.8%
Mental Health Counselors+22.1%
Dental Hygienists+9.8%

Healthcare Training Programs

Connect to accredited training programs aligned with career pathways

Nursing (ADN)

City Colleges of Chicago

LocationChicago, IL
Duration2 years
CredentialAssociate Degree
Est. Cost$12,500

Medical Assistant Certificate

City Colleges of Chicago

LocationChicago, IL
Duration9 months
CredentialCertificate
Est. Cost$8,200

Physical Therapy (DPT)

City Colleges of Chicago

LocationChicago, IL
Duration3 years
CredentialDoctorate
Est. Cost$95,000

Dental Hygiene

City Colleges of Chicago

LocationChicago, IL
Duration2 years
CredentialAssociate Degree
Est. Cost$15,800

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