Health Care is the largest employer on the North Shore. Health Care and Social Assistance employment has grown 0.83% from 35,962 in the 2nd Quarter 2016 to 36,261 in the 2nd Quarter 2017. Job growth in the Health Care industry has primarily been driven by two factors: increased demand for technical skills and the aging of the population. Counteracting these factors has been a trend toward financial control, driven by consolidation and payer policies. In the North Shore, Health Care employment is concentrated in three sectors: Ambulatory Services (primarily offices of physicians and dentists), Hospitals, and Nursing and Residential Care Facilities.
| Industry Sector | Number of Establishment | Average Monthly Employment | Average Weekly Wages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 2,897 | 36,261 | $947 |
| Ambulatory health care services | 704 | 14,886 | $1,174 |
| Hospitals | 11 | 6,596 | $1,167 |
| Nursing and residential care facilities | 189 | 7,745 | $693 |
| Social Assistance | 1,993 | 7,034 | $541 |