The Columbia-Willamette Workforce Collaborative has published its 2025 Healthcare and Social Assistance Sector Report, offering a snapshot of labor market data in the Portland-Vancouver Metro Area. This report provides essential baseline data from 2024, serving as a benchmark to measure change and guide decisions as the sector continues to adapt—especially given the significant shifts over the past 11 months.

Key Points:

• Healthcare and social assistance account for 13% of regional private employment, with over 187,800 jobs and a $15.5B payroll.
• The sector is projected to grow by 15% over the next decade.
• 70% of jobs in the sector pay $22/hour or more, with many requiring short vocational training for entry-level positions.

Read the full report.