Saint Paul's health care industry is experiencing strong job growth. Local employers posted 242 new jobs over the past week and 652 in the last month, more than any other local industry, according to ZipRecruiter, a leading online employment marketplace.

The health care industry also came in second in terms of local employers adding new jobs. In the past month, 105 companies listed open jobs for Saint Paul-based workers in that area.

Top companies hiring locally in health care include Monarch Healthcare Management, Cassia, an Augustana/Elim affiliation and Dental Associates Minnesota.

Regarding the most in-demand occupations in this sector, Monarch Healthcare Management and Cassia, an Augustana/Elim affiliation were both recruiting Saint Paul-based registered nurses, certified nursing assistants and licensed practical nurses. Dental Associates Minnesota listed new openings for dental hygienists and dentists.

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