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By AtiveSite · Published 06/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
3,327 live ads in Health & social care in Norway (1.16 per 1,000 jobs). Full-time 64% · permanent 67% · mostly English 0% · ask for Norwegian 50% · mention visa/permit/relocation 3% · mention authorisation/licence 56%. Open these jobs →
| County ⇅ | Open ads in Health & social care ⇅ | Share of county ads ⇅ | Ads per 1,000 jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo | 327 | 22.7% | 0.61 |
| Østfold | 172 | 40.2% | 1.35 |
| Akershus | 276 | 31.1% | 0.87 |
| Buskerud | 133 | 28.9% | 1.05 |
| Innlandet | 250 | 39.1% | 1.43 |
| Vestfold | 121 | 38.2% | 1.07 |
| Telemark | 124 | 45.9% | 1.57 |
| Agder | 192 | 42.2% | 1.29 |
| Rogaland | 242 | 30.9% | 0.90 |
| Vestland | 382 | 32.5% | 1.13 |
| Møre og Romsdal | 212 | 37.3% | 1.58 |
| Trøndelag | 323 | 40.6% | 1.30 |
| Nordland | 250 | 36.2% | 2.10 |
| Troms | 211 | 38.6% | 2.33 |
| Finnmark | 107 | 44.8% | 2.78 |
Counties ranked by openings in this field. "Per 1,000 jobs" divides by all jobs in the county, so small counties are not hidden by big ones. It is a snapshot of hiring activity, not a forecast.
| Sub-category (NAV, Norwegian) ⇅ | Open ads ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Sykepleier | 877 |
| Helsefagarbeider | 481 |
| Hjemmehjelper og personlig assistent | 388 |
| Lege | 340 |
| Miljøarbeidere | 268 |
| Andre helseyrker | 222 |
| Vernepleier | 147 |
| Leder innenfor helsetjenester | 98 |
| Helsesekretær | 96 |
| Rådgivere innen sosiale fagfelt | 85 |
| Tannhelse/-pleie | 75 |
| Psykolog | 69 |
| Fysioterapeut | 41 |
| Bioingeniør | 35 |
| Ergoterapeut | 29 |
| Radiograf og audiograf | 19 |
| Helse- og miljørådgivere | 17 |
| Audiografer og logopeder | 14 |
| Farmasøytisk og apotekerarbeid | 11 |
| Ernæringsfysiolog | 9 |
| Occupation (SSB STYRK-08 group) ⇅ | Employees ⇅ | Avg. monthly earnings, NOK ⇅ | Median, NOK ⇅ | Contract hours/week ⇅ | Change vs Q3 2025 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical doctors | 28,175 | 103,860 | 100,330 | 31.5 | +3.7% |
| Nursing professionals | 30,738 | 65,070 | 64,010 | 30.7 | +2.7% |
| Physiotherapists | 6,188 | 56,630 | 57,130 | 32.1 | +4.2% |
| Dentists | 3,188 | 79,030 | 76,070 | 31.2 | +3.2% |
| Pharmacists | 1,935 | 66,440 | 64,550 | 31.7 | +4.0% |
| Psychologists | 9,595 | 70,390 | 67,430 | 35.2 | +4.0% |
| Social work professionals | 15,508 | 57,420 | 57,100 | 30.8 | +3.7% |
| Health care assistants | 96,311 | 50,730 | 51,370 | 24.0 | +3.6% |
Gross monthly earnings before tax, all employees in Norway (not specific to this place), as defined by SSB. The occupation list is a selection, not the full catalogue. Averages hide big differences by employer, experience and collective agreement. Contract hours include part-time employees.
Many occupations in this field are regulated: authorisation or recognition is needed before you can work (see the HK-dir regulated professions list).
See the Norway guide: Law, Qualifications and Foreigners tabs (recognition of foreign education, permits and first steps).