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

• State of the U.S. Health Care Workforce, 2023 (PDF - 587 KB)
• State of the Primary Care Workforce, 2023 (PDF - 581 KB)
• Behavioral Health Workforce, 2023 (PDF - 334 KB)
• State of the Maternal Health Workforce, 2022 (PDF - 344 KB)

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)

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

2010 – 2012

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

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)

Health workforce chartbook

Chartbook in Brief (PDF) | Technical Documentation for Chartbook (PDF)

• Part I: Clinicians (PDF)
• Part II: Clinicians and Health Administration (PDF)
• Part III: Technologists & Technicians and Aides & Assistants (PDF)
• Part IV: Behavioral and Allied Health (PDF)

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.