General medical and surgical hospitals; state
NAICS Code: 62210S
BLS projects General medical and surgical hospitals; state to grow +3.8% through 2034 - 1.4 points faster than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 61% of them. Its trajectory is close to the typical U.S. industry.
Where General medical and surgical hospitals; state 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; state sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
3.8% Top 39% higher than 61% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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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 62210S · 305,100 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; state.
Public companies near this industry
SEC industry labels matching tokens from General medical and surgical hospitals; state. 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; state 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; state (NAICS 62210S) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers | 314,800 | +19.9% |
| Medical and diagnostic laboratories | 308,000 | +6.4% |
| General medical and surgical hospitals; state | 305,100 | +3.8% |
| Motor vehicle manufacturing | 302,000 | +5.4% |
| Sporting goods retailers | 299,200 | -5.8% |
| Automotive body, paint, interior, and glass repair | 297,500 | +2.6% |
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; state?
As of 2024, the General medical and surgical hospitals; state industry employs approximately 305,100 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is General medical and surgical hospitals; state growing or declining?
The General medical and surgical hospitals; state industry is projected to grow by 3.8% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +11,500 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near General medical and surgical hospitals; state?
14 tracked public companies whose SEC industry label matches General medical and surgical hospitals; state. 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; state 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; state. Pair it with occupation-level AI exposure scores for role-specific risk.
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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