Healthcare
The healthcare industry is a core economic driver in Baltimore County—with demand for a skilled workforce to support our major medical institutions, public and private healthcare practices, clinics, laboratories, long-term care and rehabilitation establishments, and geriatric and assisted living facilities throughout the area. Baltimore County accounts for a large share of the region’s healthcare workforce.
Impact Overview
Impact | Jobs | Associated Worker Income | Employers |
Regional | 208,556 | $11.3 billion | Over 8,100 |
Statewide | 375,977 | $20.1 billion | Over 17,800 |
County Healthcare Industry

49,360 healthcare workers
More than 5,000 healthcare employers
Generates $1.98 billion in worker income
Employment Highlights
Baltimore County is home to many major medical institutions that each contribute a large share to the County’s employment base. Some of these institutions include:
- Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC)—3,900 employees
- MedStar Franklin Square Hospital—2,800 employees
- University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center—2,230 employees
- Sheppard Pratt Health Systems—1,910 employees
- LifeBridge Health and Northwest Hospital Center—1,600 employees
Learn More
For a detailed analysis of employment in the healthcare industry, view the Job Connector Toolkit.
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