San Diego County Healthcare Sector Studies

San Diego’s healthcare sector is a significant component of the regional economy. In 2004, approximately 81,000 people were employed in the sector – about 6 percent of all those employed in the county. The Workforce Partnership’s three healthcare publications provide information on the sector and its occupations, as well as recommendations on how to ensure that San Diego has the healthcare workforce it needs.

Careers in San Diego’s Healthcare Sector: A Healthy Future
This publication is a comprehensive resource publication about the healthcare sector, including information on sector trends, firms, employment, occupations, wages and career ladder opportunities, along with 37 occupational profiles. (200 pages pdf)

San Diego’s Healthcare Sector – Prognosis: Positive
This publication is a compact summary of the healthcare sector, including information on sector trends, firms, employment, occupations, wages, and career ladder opportunities.
(34 pages pdf)

San Diego’s Healthcare Sector: A Prescription for Strength
This publication provides policy recommendations to ensure that the region's healthcare sector employers are able to find the skilled workers they need to stay profitable, and its healthcare sector employees have the career opportunities they need to thrive in our region. (32 pages pdf)