Michigan Healthcare Workforce Index

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Michigan Healthcare Workforce Index

The Michigan Healthcare Workforce Index is a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive index that assesses the “health” of 36 healthcare occupations in Michigan. Combining data from Lightcast, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) – MHC Insight was able to systematically rank healthcare occupations on four inputs - wages, growth, shortages, and turnover - to determine how each occupation is faring in our economy.

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Occupation	2025 Overall Rank
Dentists	1
Nurse Practitioners	2
Physician Assistants	3
Physician Group	4
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	5
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	6
Physical Therapists	7
Optometrists	8
Respiratory Therapists	9
Paramedics	10
Community Health Workers	11
Occupational Therapists	12
Surgical Technologists	13
Nurse Anesthetists	14
Radiation Therapists	15
Occupational Therapy Assistants	16
Registered Nurses	17
Pharmacists	18
Physical Therapist Assistants	19
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	20
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	21
Home Health and Personal Care Aides	22
Nuclear Medicine Technologists	23
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	24
Nurse Midwives	25
Medical Assistants	26
Emergency Medical Technicians	27
Pharmacy Technicians	28
Pyschologists	29
Nursing Assistants	30
Phlebotomists	31
Occupations Requiring an MSW	32
Child, Family, and School Social Workers (BSW)	33
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	34
Dental Hygienists	35
Dental Assistants	36

This work has been supported by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, which works to improve the health and wellness of Michigan residents and reduce the cost of healthcare, with a special focus on children and seniors. You can find more information about the Health Fund at mihealthfund.org.

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