Market Forecast By Verticals (Industrial, Commercial, Aerospace and Defence, Healthcare),By Types (Handheld/Portable Camera,Fixed/Mounted Cores,Vision Goggles), By Technology (Shortwave Infrared (SWIR), Mid Wave Infrared (MWIR), Long Wave Infrared (LWIR)), By Applications (Thermography, Security and Surveillance, Search and Rescue) and competitive landscape
| Product Code: ETC003178 | Publication Date: Jul 2020 | Updated Date: Dec 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
| Report Name | United States Thermal Scanner Market |
| Forecast period | 2026-2032 |
| CAGR | 7.8% |
| Growing Sector | Aerospace & Defense |
The United States thermal scanner market is expected to witness growth over the coming years due to the expansion of medical infrastructure, rising healthcare spending, and the increasing need for advanced temperature-monitoring systems across public and private sectors. Thermal scanners play a crucial role in identifying individuals with elevated body temperatures in high-footfall areas, thereby supporting safety and preventative health measures. These factors collectively create ample opportunities for the thermal scanner market in the United States.
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the United States Thermal Scanner Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period (2026-2032). Rising healthcare expenditure in the United States, growing emphasis on early detection of health abnormalities, and the increasing adoption of advanced screening technologies are key factors driving the growth of the thermal scanner market. Thermal scanners help in gauging a person’s body temperature, and elevated readings can indicate potential health issues. These systems are widely deployed across airports, hotels, malls, workplaces, and other high-footfall areas to support safety protocols and preventative health monitoring.
On the basis of applications, thermography remains the leading segment and is expected to maintain its dominance throughout the forecast period due to the extensive use of thermal scanners for body temperature screening. Based on verticals, the healthcare sector accounts for a major share of the market revenue, supported by continuous advancements in medical technology and the growing adoption of thermal scanning solutions in diagnosing and monitoring various health conditions.
The United States thermal Scanner market report thoroughly covers the market by verticals, types, technology, and applications. The United States thermal Scanner market outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the on-going United States thermal Scanner market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
The United States Thermal Scanner Market is projected to gain traction during the forecast period 2026-32F backed by the rising application of the product in the residential sector. Deadly outbreaks of chronic disease in the country have created concern and awareness to use thermal scanners in the house in order to prevent their families from fatal infection and would accelerate the use of thermal scanners throughout the 2025 year. Increased use of thermal Scanner as emergency medical equipment in measuring body temperature which is anticipated to propel significant demand and would boost the prominent growth of the United States Thermal Scanner Market during the forecast period.
The United States thermal Scanner Market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
| 1. Executive Summary |
| 2. Introduction |
| 2.1. Key Highlights of the Report |
| 2.2. Report Description |
| 2.3. Market Scope & Segmentation |
| 2.4. Research Methodology |
| 2.5. Assumptions |
| 3. the United States Thermal Scanner Market Overview |
| 3.1. the United States Thermal Scanner Market Revenues & Volume, 2022-2032F |
| 3.2. the United States Thermal Scanner Market – Industry Life Cycle |
| 3.3. the United States Thermal Scanner Market – Porter’s Five Forces |
| 3.4. the United States Thermal Scanner Market Revenue & Volume Share, By Verticals, 2022 & 2032F |
| 3.5. the United States Thermal Scanner Market Revenue & Volume Share, By Types, 2022 & 2032F |
| 3.6. the United States Thermal Scanner Market Revenue & Volume Share, By Technology, 2022 & 2032F |
| 3.7. the United States Thermal Scanner Market Revenue & Volume Share, By Applications, 2022 & 2032F |
| 4. the United States Thermal Scanner Market Dynamics |
| 4.1. Impact Analysis |
| 4.2. Market Drivers |
| 4.2.1 Increasing demand for non-contact temperature screening solutions in various industries. |
| 4.2.2 Rising awareness about the importance of maintaining workplace safety and security. |
| 4.2.3 Technological advancements in thermal imaging technology leading to improved accuracy and efficiency. |
| 4.3. Market Restraints |
| 4.3.1 High initial costs associated with thermal scanner equipment may hinder market growth. |
| 4.3.2 Concerns regarding the accuracy and reliability of thermal scanners in certain environments. |
| 4.3.3 Regulatory challenges and compliance issues related to privacy and data protection. |
| 5. the United States Thermal Scanner Market Trends |
| 6. the United States Thermal Scanner Market Overview, By Verticals |
| 6.1. United States Industrial Thermal Scanner Market Revenues & Volume, 2022-2032F |
| 6.2. United States Commercial Thermal Scanner Market Revenues & Volume, 2022-2032F |
| 6.3. United States Aerospace and Defence Thermal Scanner Market Revenues & Volume, 2022-2032F |
| 6.4. United States Healthcare Thermal Scanner Market Revenues & Volume, 2022-2032F |
| 7. the United States Thermal Scanner Market Overview, By Types |
| 7.1. the United States Handheld/Potable Camera Thermal Scanner Market Revenues & Volume, 2022-2032F |
| 7.2. United States Fixed/Mounted Cores Thermal Scanner Market Revenues & Volume, 2022-2032F |
| 7.3. the United States Vision Goggles Thermal Scanner Market Revenues & Volume, 2022-2032F |
| 8. the United States Thermal Scanner Market Overview, By Technology |
| 8.1. United States SWIR Thermal Scanner Market Revenues & Volume, 2022-2032F |
| 8.2. United States MWIR Free Thermal Scanner Market Revenues & Volume, 2022-2032F |
| 8.3. United States LWIR Free Thermal Scanner Market Revenues & Volume, 2022-2032F |
| 9. the United States Thermal Scanner Market Overview, By Applications |
| 9.1. United States Thermal Scanner Market Revenues & Volume, By Thermography, 2022-2032F |
| 9.2. United States Thermal Scanner Market Revenues & Volume, By Security and Surveillance, 2022-2032F |
| 9.3. United States Thermal Scanner Market Revenues & Volume, By Search and Rescue, 2022-2032F |
| 10. the United States Thermal Scanner Market Key Performance Indicators |
| 10.1 Adoption rate of thermal scanners in high-traffic locations such as airports, hospitals, and commercial buildings. |
| 10.2 Rate of technological innovation and development in the thermal imaging industry. |
| 10.3 Number of reported incidents where thermal scanners have successfully detected elevated body temperatures. |
| 11. the United States Thermal Scanner Market Opportunity Assessment |
| 11.1. the United States Thermal Scanner Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology |
| 11.2. the United States Thermal Scanner Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications |
| 12. the United States Thermal Scanner Market Competitive Landscape |
| 12.1. the United States Thermal Scanner Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
| 12.2. the United States Thermal Scanner Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
| 13. Company Profiles |
| 14. Recommendations |
| 15. Disclaimer |