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Health Workforce Research

The National Center for Health Workforce Analysis (NCHWA) develops research reports. We focus on issues that affect the U.S. health workforce.

Health policymakers consider the supply, demand, distribution, and education of health workers when developing policy and programs. 

Workforce research briefs

Nursing workforce research

The National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN) provides information on job satisfaction, stress, and burnout. For details and the latest briefs, see National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN).

Diversity in the workforce

2011 – 2015

Sex, Race and Ethnic Diversity of U.S. Health Occupations (2011-2015) (PDF - 378 KB)

Sex, Race, and Ethnic Diversity of U.S. Health Occupations (2011-2015): Technical Documentation (PDF - 523 KB)

2010 – 2012

Race and Ethnic Diversity of U.S. Health Occupations (2010-2012) (PDF - 388 KB)

Sex, Race, and Ethnic Diversity of U.S. Health Occupations (2010-2012): Technical Documentation (PDF - 214 KB)

Geographic distribution

Rural and Non-Rural Health Workforce Estimates, 2020 (PDF - 434 KB)

Health workforce chartbook

Chartbook in Brief (PDF - 123 KB) | Technical Documentation for Chartbook (PDF - 845 KB)

Public health workforce

Our Health Workforce State Profiles provide data on 34 health occupations for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

How to contact us

Email us at NCHWAinquiries@hrsa.gov.

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