RANKING · 2024 ACS · 500 SHOWN OF 925
Most healthcare & education jobs, US metro areas
US metro areas ranked by the share of employed residents working in educational services, healthcare, and social assistance (2024 ACS). Bay City, TX leads at 5.3%. 925 metro areas qualify in total. Texas carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPEDUCATION & HEALTH SERVICESVS 2010
USUnited States334,922,4990.9%–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the highest education & health services?
Bay City, TX ranks #1 with 5.3% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by education & health services?
Bay City, TX, Bishop, CA, Natchez, MS-LA, Hobbs, NM, Clarksdale, MS.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
925 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is education & health services measured?
Share of workers in educational services and health care. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).