Healthcare jobs are a critical part of Louisville’s economy. There are over 65,000 jobs in healthcare practitioner, technical, and support roles in Louisville, accounting for 10% of the region’s jobs.

Notably, growth in healthcare professions held steady during the Great Recession, while other kinds of jobs saw little to no growth, or even job declines. As a result, healthcare jobs grew in relative importance during the recession, demonstrating their resilience to economic cycles.

The number of healthcare jobs in the Louisville area is expected to continue to grow, making it a great sector to pursue a career in.