North America Healthcare Staffing Market Size & Outlook
The healthcare staffing market in North America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 93,943.8 million by 2035. A compound annual growth rate of 7.1% is expected of North America healthcare staffing market from 2026 to 2035.
North America healthcare staffing market highlights
The North America healthcare staffing market generated a revenue of USD 47,640.2 million in 2025.
The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2026 to 2035.
In terms of segment, travel nurse staffing was the largest revenue generating type in 2025.
Locum Tenens Staffing is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Country-wise, Mexico is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2035.
North America data book summary
Market revenue in 2025
USD 47,640.2 million
Market revenue in 2035
USD 93,943.8 million
Growth rate
7.1% (CAGR from 2026 to 2035)
Largest segment
Travel nurse staffing
Fastest growing segment
Locum Tenens Staffing
Historical data covered
2021 - 2024
Base year for estimation
2025
Forecast period covered
2026 - 2035
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Travel Nurse Staffing, Per Diem Nurse Staffing, Locum Tenens Staffing, Allied Healthcare Staffing
Key market players worldwide
AMN Healthcare Services Inc, CHG Healthcare, Maxim Healthcare Staffing, Cross Country Healthcare Inc, Aya Healthcare, Adecco Group AG, Locum Tenens USA
Other key industry trends
In terms of revenue, North America region accounted for 57.9% of the global healthcare staffing market in 2025.
Globally, North America is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2035.
Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 28,240.5 million by 2035.
North America dominated the healthcare staffing market in 2021 and is expected to maintain its position during the forecast period. Major factors contributing to the dominance and growth of this region include the large baby boomer population, lack of skilled professionals, and presence of several market players.
Furthermore, strategic initiatives by market players such as mergers, acquisitions, and collaborations to improve their network are anticipated to propel market growth during the forecast period. For instance, Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. finalized the acquisition of Workforce Solutions Group, Inc. in June 2021, which provides clients with talent management solutions.
Furthermore, in July 2021, Jackson Healthcare received USD 34 million from a Georgia tab to assist staff in hospitals and nursing homes during pandemic. Under the terms of the agreement, the company, through its subsidiary HWL, supplied healthcare professionals to dozens of hospitals and nursing homes throughout Georgia, including doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Travel Nurse Staffing was the largest segment with a revenue share of 42.53% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the North America healthcare staffing market based on travel nurse staffing, per diem nurse staffing, locum tenens staffing, allied healthcare staffing covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2035.
North America dominated the healthcare staffing market in 2021 and is expected to maintain its position during the forecast period. Major factors contributing to the dominance and growth of this region include the large baby boomer population, lack of skilled professionals, and presence of several market players.
Furthermore, strategic initiatives by market players such as mergers, acquisitions, and collaborations to improve their network are anticipated to propel market growth during the forecast period. For instance, Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. finalized the acquisition of Workforce Solutions Group, Inc. in June 2021, which provides clients with talent management solutions.
Furthermore, in July 2021, Jackson Healthcare received USD 34 million from a Georgia tab to assist staff in hospitals and nursing homes during pandemic. Under the terms of the agreement, the company, through its subsidiary HWL, supplied healthcare professionals to dozens of hospitals and nursing homes throughout Georgia, including doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
North America Healthcare Staffing Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2035)
Travel Nurse Staffing
Per Diem Nurse Staffing
Locum Tenens Staffing
Allied Healthcare Staffing
North America Healthcare Staffing Market End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2035)
Hospitals
Clinics
Ambulatory Facilities
Other End Use
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