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Dec 02, 2025
The healthcare staffing landscape continues to evolve, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) has released its latest insights in the US Staffing Industry Forecast: September 2025 Update. According to the report, the healthcare staffing market is projected to reach $39.4 billion in 2025, marking a 6% decline from 2024, with a modest recovery of 2% growth in 2026.
While the overall market is down, looking at each segment tells a more important story. Some areas are stabilizing, some are shrinking, and others, like locum tenens, are still on the rise. For healthcare facilities and staffing partners like Aequor, understanding these shifts is essential to planning for the workforce needs ahead.
SIA projects the travel nurse segment to reach $14.2 billion in 2025, continuing its multi-year decline from the height of the pandemic. While hospitals remain the core driver of demand, budget pressures and clinician trust issues continue to shape the market.
Still, new trends are emerging, like AI-powered recruitment tools. These tools, including automated matching, rate transparency, and self-service job search, are becoming more widely adopted.
Aequor is committed to investing in technology and relationship driven recruiting to meet the moment and continue supporting both clinicians and healthcare organizations effectively.
Allied health staffing is projected to decrease slightly to $9.8 billion in 2025, but return to growth the following year. Demand stays strong in:
Premium pay persists in high-demand specialties, and elective procedures continue to drive steady volume.
Aequor’s robust network of allied health professionals, from radiologic technologists to therapists, allows facilities to maintain continuity of care across these high-demand areas.
Among all healthcare staffing sectors, locum tenens stands out as the strongest performer, projected to grow to $9.6 billion in 2025 with continued momentum into 2026. Persistent physician shortages, an aging provider workforce, and underserved communities are driving long-term demand.
Key specialties include:
The need for locums remains urgent and widespread. Aequor’s locum tenens division ensures hospitals, clinics, and government facilities can access experienced providers when they need them most.
As the healthcare staffing market approaches $40 billion, SIA’s forecast points to an era of stabilization across the industry. Growth continues in key areas like locum tenens and international nursing, while allied health and per diem nursing remain steady pillars of support. Travel nursing, after several years of rapid shifts, is finding a more sustainable balance, creating new opportunities for both facilities and clinicians.
At Aequor, we recognize the evolving dynamics that healthcare organizations face. Whether you require travel nurses, allied health talent, locum tenens providers, per diem coverage, or long-term international recruitment strategies, our team is equipped to help you navigate workforce challenges with confidence. As the market continues to shift, our commitment to delivering high-quality talent, flexible solutions, and exceptional service remains unwavering.
Whether you’re a healthcare facility preparing for 2025 or a healthcare professional exploring new travel opportunities, Aequor is here to boost your next step.
Get connected with an Aequor recruiter today, or fill out a staffing request form to see how Aequor is ready to support you.
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