The healthcare industry currently comprises 13% of Vermont’s jobs. According to Vermont Labor Market Information, healthcare employed approximately 37,625 people in the first half of 2021, up approximately 1% from calendar year 2020, yet 4% lower than the pre-pandemic levels of 2019.

Vermont has recently joined the interstate nurse licensure compact, therefore any nurse licensed in a participating state is eligible to work in Vermont. This legislation will allow for an increased hiring pool for Vermont healthcare facilities.