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Job outlook for hospitalists in the United States
Hospitalist job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected hospitalist job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 55,400 new jobs for hospitalists are projected over the next decade.
Hospitalist salaries have increased 5% for hospitalists in the last 5 years.
There are over 4,095 hospitalists currently employed in the United States.
There are 29,544 active hospitalist job openings in the US.
The average hospitalist salary is $214,817.
Are hospitalist jobs in demand?
Hospitalist job and salary trends over time
Hospitalist jobs over time
Hospitalist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,095 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 4,249 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 8,051 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 10,126 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 10,237 | 0.00% |
Average hospitalist salary over time
Hospitalist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $214,817 | $103.28 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $209,601 | $100.77 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $206,064 | $99.07 | --1.2% |
| 2022 | $208,589 | $100.28 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $204,167 | $98.16 | --0.8% |
Hospitalist jobs by state
Most common states for hospitalists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 296 | 2% |
| 2 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 72 | 2% |
| 3 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 63 | 2% |
| 4 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 54 | 2% |
| 5 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 47 | 2% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 29 | 2% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 11 | 2% |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 76 | 1% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 56 | 1% |
| 10 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 46 | 1% |
| 11 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 31 | 1% |
| 12 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 19 | 1% |
| 13 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 19 | 1% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 18 | 1% |
| 15 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 18 | 1% |
| 16 | Alaska | 739,795 | 10 | 1% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 9 | 1% |
| 18 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 9 | 1% |
| 19 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 7 | 1% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 6 | 1% |
Most common cities for hospitalists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | 3 | 12% | $211,427 |
| 2 | Lewiston | 4 | 11% | $228,784 |
| 3 | New Bern | 2 | 7% | $199,341 |
| 4 | Bay City | 2 | 6% | $206,366 |
| 5 | Marrero | 2 | 6% | $191,826 |
| 6 | Jonesboro | 4 | 5% | $244,184 |
| 7 | Hot Springs | 2 | 5% | $243,150 |
| 8 | Pittsfield | 2 | 5% | $211,698 |
| 9 | Fort Myers | 3 | 4% | $196,723 |
| 10 | Alton | 1 | 4% | $235,165 |
| 11 | Austin | 1 | 4% | $254,775 |
| 12 | Redlands | 2 | 3% | $227,019 |
| 13 | Altamonte Springs | 1 | 2% | $199,876 |
| 14 | Colorado Springs | 2 | 0% | $228,751 |
| 15 | Fresno | 2 | 0% | $232,255 |
| 16 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $226,537 |
Hospitalist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of hospitalist experts
University of Kansas
University of Utah
Amber Watts Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Clinical PsychologyUniversity of Kansas
Department of Psychology
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Hospitalist job market given the pandemic?
Amber Watts Ph.D.: The pandemic has affected older adults more than any other group. The field of gerontology is going full steam to address the many issues faced by older adults in the pandemic, not just limited to preventing and treating COVID-19, but ensuring older people have adequate social support, they can get the supplies and services they need, and can access the technologies that make living in a pandemic possible. Gerontology-related jobs in hospitals, nursing home administration, and senior services are going to be in high demand.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Hospitalists to find work opportunities?
Amanda Bakian: My impression is that the job market for graduates with a degree in statistics is still likely to be strong in 2020-demand for quantitative skills remain high, and work can be done remotely. In an academic setting, individuals with this skill set are in short supply.