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Healthcare Jobs Surge as Signing Bonuses Decline

2/26/2026

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Healthcare Recruitment Shift
  • In December 2025, 3% of job postings offered signing bonuses, signaling a recruitment shift.
  • The signing-bonus rate fell from nearly 6% in 2022.
  • The rate remains above the 2019 average of 1.8%.
  • Healthcare and social assistance sector added 693,200 jobs in 2025, while the overall market added 181,000.
  • Experts say healthcare remains a key job producer as the population ages, with signing bonuses used to attract talent in in-demand fields.