What does healthcare hiring look like across North Texas?

Healthcare is one of the region's largest sources of jobs. This page shows what employers are hiring for, what they ask for, and how our 2026 healthcare report adds pay and training data.

Healthcare hiring in North Texas spans many settings, occupations, and employers 

These views show healthcare job postings from August 2024 to July 2026. Hospitals account for the largest share, and nursing is the largest occupation group. Activity is concentrated in Dallas and Fort Worth, and several large health systems post the most openings, alongside many smaller employers. Monthly hiring activity has stayed fairly steady over the two years. 

Healthcare openings ask for a range of education levels, and many are open to candidates early in their careers 

Requirements come from the same postings, so they describe what employers ask for in new openings. They do not describe the current workforce. Openings span high school diplomas through graduate degrees, and a large share ask for little or no prior experience. Communication and nursing lead the skills employers list. 

Healthcare occupations vary widely in size, expected growth, pay, and the education they require 

Nursing and allied health occupations differ in how many people they employ, how quickly they are projected to grow, and what they pay. Regional training programs also differ in how many institutions offer them and how many students complete them each year. These figures cover the most recent 12 months and come from Lightcast, so they may differ from the two-year postings views above.