General medical and surgical hospitals; local
NAICS Code: 62210L
BLS projects General medical and surgical hospitals; local to grow +2.4% through 2034 - 0.0 points faster than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 48% of them. Its trajectory is close to the typical U.S. industry.
Where General medical and surgical hospitals; local sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where General medical and surgical hospitals; local sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
2.4% Top 52% higher than 48% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more industries. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Steady-state read
Signature: 39.2% mean employer AI exposure across 14 tracked public companies .
Projected growth is middling and the public-company overlay is sparse - the BLS employment path is the primary evidence; company grades are a light secondary read.
NAICS 62210L · 700,500 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in General medical and surgical hospitals; local.
Public companies near this industry
SEC industry labels matching tokens from General medical and surgical hospitals; local. 14 companies scored · mean AI exposure 39.2%.
| Company | AI grade |
|---|---|
| BillionToOne, Inc. | B |
| Caris Life Sciences, Inc. | B |
| Celcuity Inc. | B |
| Encompass Health Corp | B |
| Exact Sciences Corp | B |
| Guardant Health, Inc. | B |
| HCA Healthcare, Inc. | B |
| Labcorp Holdings Inc. | B |
Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure from our employer corpus - not a claim that every establishment in General medical and surgical hospitals; local shares the same risk. Source: SEC company metadata + O*NET-weighted scores · as of 2026-05-15.
Peer Industries by Employment
How General medical and surgical hospitals; local (NAICS 62210L) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacies and drug retailers | 709,800 | -1.6% |
| General medical and surgical hospitals; local | 700,500 | +2.4% |
| Business support services | 691,000 | -2.8% |
| Direct insurance (except life, health, and medical) carriers | 678,500 | +2.6% |
| Fitness and recreational sports centers | 652,000 | +10.1% |
| Private households | 650,400 | +0.4% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in General medical and surgical hospitals; local?
As of 2024, the General medical and surgical hospitals; local industry employs approximately 700,500 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is General medical and surgical hospitals; local growing or declining?
The General medical and surgical hospitals; local industry is projected to grow by 2.4% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +17,000 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near General medical and surgical hospitals; local?
14 tracked public companies whose SEC industry label matches General medical and surgical hospitals; local. Sample names include BillionToOne, Inc., Caris Life Sciences, Inc., Celcuity Inc.. Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure scores, not company-specific automation forecasts.
How will AI affect the General medical and surgical hospitals; local industry?
Among 14 tracked public companies tied to this industry's sector, the mean occupation-weighted AI exposure score is 39.2% (most common grade B). That is a staffing-pattern signal from our employer corpus, not a forecast for every firm in General medical and surgical hospitals; local. Pair it with occupation-level AI exposure scores for role-specific risk.
Where to look next
What to do with this
Use General medical and surgical hospitals; local's employment and exposure numbers above to look up individual employers and occupations, not just the industry aggregate.
- See how public employers in this and other industries rank nationwide by AI displacement risk. Employer AI risk rankings
- Browse individual occupations to see exposure and wage detail below the industry level. Browse all occupations
- Compare this industry's outlook against a specific occupation or employer using the interactive tool. Workforce comparison tool
Industry-level figures are aggregates; individual employer and occupation outcomes vary.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts