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Labor Market Dashboard
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Labor Force
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Labor Force
199,464
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Regional Employment
201,239
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Jobs Trend and Forecast
Source: Lightcast
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Unemployment and Labor Force Participation Rates
Unemployment Rate
Labor Force Participation Rate
2020
6%
56%
2021
4.2%
56.5%
2022
3.2%
56.4%
2023
3.3%
56.6%
2024
3.8%
56.2%
January-April 2025
4.1%
56.3%
May 2025
4.1%
55.6%
June 2025
4.6%
55.3%
July 2025
4.8%
55.7%
August 2025
5.1%
55.5%
Source: Lightcast
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Occupation Concentration
Profession | 2024 Jobs | 2024 Median Salary | 2024 Average Hourly Wage | 2024 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2019 Jobs | 2019-2024 Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 28,784 | $42,235 | $21.98 | 1.1 | 29,514 | -730 |
| Sales and Related | 26,999 | $37,296 | $31.65 | 0.91 | 23,985 | 3,014 |
| Management | 23,688 | $72,566 | $45.93 | 0.99 | 17,744 | 5,945 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 20,388 | $77,449 | $47.35 | 1.61 | 18,548 | 1,840 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 18,014 | $56,310 | $34.67 | 1.47 | 19,920 | -1,906 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 17,703 | $30,077 | $16.7 | 1.07 | 18,493 | -790 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 17,209 | $38,520 | $21.78 | 0.83 | 15,260 | 1,949 |
| Business and Financial Operations | 16,922 | $65,646 | $44.19 | 0.82 | 13,053 | 3,869 |
| Healthcare Support | 10,625 | $36,433 | $18.75 | 1.01 | 9,475 | 1,150 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 9,887 | $32,673 | $17.5 | 1.14 | 10,324 | -437 |
| Construction and Extraction | 9,322 | $45,157 | $24.33 | 0.84 | 8,560 | 761 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 8,761 | $48,965 | $26 | 0.97 | 8,040 | 722 |
| Personal Care and Service | 7,441 | $29,874 | $19.25 | 0.85 | 7,948 | -507 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 6,943 | $42,901 | $30.96 | 0.88 | 5,897 | 1,045 |
| Protective Service | 6,541 | $49,585 | $25.55 | 1.42 | 6,361 | 180 |
| Production | 6,248 | $39,189 | $21.93 | 0.55 | 6,378 | -131 |
| Community and Social Service | 5,074 | $50,249 | $27.19 | 1.26 | 4,541 | 534 |
| Computer and Mathematical | 4,875 | $74,970 | $41.83 | 0.7 | 4,140 | 735 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 3,048 | $63,563 | $38.95 | 1.26 | 3,096 | -48 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 3,039 | $30,648 | $18.76 | 1.84 | 2,770 | 269 |
| Architecture and Engineering | 2,617 | $75,032 | $42.25 | 0.75 | 2,576 | 41 |
| Legal | 1,700 | $72,573 | $47.33 | 0.84 | 1,523 | 177 |
| Military-only | 379 | $48,951 | $28.18 | 0.35 | 550 | -171 |
Source: Lightcast
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Educational Attainment by Race
2024 Less Than High School
2024 High School Diploma
2024 College Degree
Source: Lightcast
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Jobs By Industry
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Industry Characteristics
Industry | 2024 Jobs | 2024 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2024 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2019 Jobs | 2019-2024 % Change in Jobs | 2024 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 52,629 | $96,470 | 1.8 | 55,465 | -5.11% | 5865.52M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 34,451 | $76,870 | 1.28 | 30,481 | 13.02% | 3267.47M |
| Retail Trade | 20,256 | $42,844 | 1.08 | 19,802 | 2.3% | 1924.02M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 18,014 | $28,349 | 1.08 | 18,422 | -2.21% | 876.92M |
| Construction | 9,268 | $67,482 | 0.79 | 8,676 | 6.82% | 950.36M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9,233 | $95,588 | 0.66 | 8,341 | 10.69% | 1398.89M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 8,965 | $34,875 | 0.9 | 9,305 | -3.65% | 486.93M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 8,745 | $47,637 | 0.74 | 10,398 | -15.89% | 687.07M |
| Manufacturing | 7,743 | $83,511 | 0.51 | 7,719 | 0.31% | 1478.26M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 6,331 | $65,399 | 0.72 | 5,058 | 25.17% | 693.33M |
| Finance and Insurance | 4,656 | $106,101 | 0.58 | 5,199 | -10.44% | 1413.7M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 4,281 | $45,883 | 1.83 | 3,607 | 18.67% | 525.4M |
| Wholesale Trade | 3,867 | $107,499 | 0.54 | 4,153 | -6.9% | 1143.64M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 3,315 | $63,998 | 0.94 | 3,339 | -0.72% | 979.72M |
| Educational Services | 3,107 | $50,178 | 0.61 | 2,866 | 8.41% | 195.76M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 2,886 | $50,477 | 0.79 | 2,536 | 13.79% | 217.59M |
| Information | 1,802 | $127,525 | 0.5 | 1,894 | -4.9% | 965.17M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 831 | $104,223 | 0.28 | 599 | 38.66% | 130.17M |
| Utilities | 466 | $153,034 | 0.67 | 557 | -16.33% | 295.66M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 258 | $110,107 | 0.37 | 167 | 54.59% | 91.34M |
Source: Lightcast
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Number of Firms by Industry
NAICS | Description | 2023 Payrolled Business Locationsâ–¼ |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 1,282.5 |
| 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,122.75 |
| 44 | Retail Trade | 1,017.75 |
| 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 772.5 |
| 72 | Accommodation and Food Services | 730.75 |
| 23 | Construction | 727.5 |
| 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | 641.25 |
| 53 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 440.5 |
| 52 | Finance and Insurance | 362 |
| 42 | Wholesale Trade | 265.75 |
| 31 | Manufacturing | 230.25 |
| 99 | Unclassified Industry | 196.25 |
| 51 | Information | 191.75 |
| 61 | Educational Services | 164.5 |
| 90 | Government | 160.5 |
| 48 | Transportation and Warehousing | 160.5 |
| 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 140.25 |
| 11 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 116 |
| 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | 40.75 |
| 22 | Utilities | 15.5 |
| 21 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 7 |
Source: Lightcast
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Industry Characteristics
Industry | 2024 Jobs | 2024 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2024 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2019 Jobs | 2019-2024 % Change in Jobs | 2024 GRP |
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| Government | 41,085 | $102,183 | 1.82 | 43,509 | -5.57% | 4732.23M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 29,357 | $80,058 | 1.41 | 25,326 | 15.92% | 2908.27M |
| Retail Trade | 14,286 | $41,841 | 0.99 | 14,432 | -1.01% | 1303.63M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 13,698 | $28,754 | 1.06 | 14,055 | -2.54% | 664.95M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8,006 | $97,471 | 0.74 | 7,271 | 10.1% | 1239.43M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 7,189 | $48,319 | 0.79 | 7,286 | -1.33% | 583.04M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 6,998 | $35,277 | 0.9 | 7,217 | -3.03% | 375.85M |
| Construction | 6,411 | $70,448 | 0.71 | 6,290 | 1.93% | 674.51M |
| Manufacturing | 4,246 | $89,578 | 0.36 | 4,511 | -5.88% | 915.89M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 4,117 | $63,129 | 0.61 | 3,164 | 30.11% | 362.58M |
| Finance and Insurance | 3,861 | $108,538 | 0.62 | 4,476 | -13.75% | 1176.39M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 2,871 | $65,632 | 1.06 | 2,948 | -2.61% | 795.84M |
| Wholesale Trade | 2,839 | $115,334 | 0.51 | 2,987 | -4.96% | 885.53M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 2,659 | $42,575 | 1.47 | 1,765 | 50.64% | 249.29M |
| Educational Services | 2,535 | $51,014 | 0.64 | 2,451 | 3.45% | 162.95M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 2,470 | $53,581 | 0.88 | 2,275 | 8.59% | 194.31M |
| Information | 1,668 | $132,729 | 0.6 | 1,724 | -3.23% | 933.13M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 730 | $104,363 | 0.31 | 500 | 45.96% | 106.75M |
| Utilities | 335 | $162,052 | 0.63 | 433 | -22.75% | 210.97M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 37 | $98,350 | 0.07 | 23 | 61.34% | 16.13M |
Source: Lightcast
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Wages
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Average Annual Wage
$71.8K
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Below National Average
17.18%
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Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
Management
$38,118
$123,920
Legal
$46,550
$119,128
Computer and Mathematical
$52,937
$109,320
Architecture and Engineering
$55,592
$107,772
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
$60,800
$105,024
Business and Financial Operations
$47,803
$99,548
Life, Physical, and Social Science
$44,460
$94,480
Educational Instruction and Library
$41,429
$81,647
Military-only
$28,942
$75,572
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
$23,890
$68,263
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
$37,272
$63,592
Community and Social Service
$42,352
$63,344
Sales and Related
$28,272
$63,150
Construction and Extraction
$34,997
$57,919
Protective Service
$44,603
$57,382
Production
$32,487
$51,323
Office and Administrative Support
$34,557
$50,588
Transportation and Material Moving
$30,830
$48,991
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
$25,465
$42,081
Personal Care and Service
$24,737
$41,996
Healthcare Support
$31,417
$41,652
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
$27,707
$38,470
Food Preparation and Serving Related
$27,250
$36,326
Source: Lightcast
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Skills
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Top 20 Skills
Skill | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 960 | -8.2% |
| Surgery | 648 | -1.7% |
| Marketing | 640 | 6.4% |
| Project Management | 557 | 8.1% |
| Medical Records | 546 | 3.8% |
| Auditing | 541 | -0.4% |
| Merchandising | 530 | -10.6% |
| Selling Techniques | 451 | 22.2% |
| Inventory Management | 442 | 10.6% |
| Treatment Planning | 429 | 9.3% |
| Radiology | 423 | 7.1% |
| Cardiology | 416 | -2.2% |
| Workflow Management | 375 | 15.2% |
| Pediatrics | 373 | 14.2% |
| Rehabilitation | 365 | 3.6% |
| Construction | 351 | 7.4% |
| Accounting | 336 | 2.1% |
| Restaurant Operation | 336 | 3% |
| Home Health Care | 332 | 6% |
| Time Off Management | 323 | 17% |
Source: Lightcast
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Employer Demand
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Job Postings 5-Year Trend
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Job Postings vs. Hires by Occupation
Occupation | Total Postings | Total Hires | Gap |
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| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 33,736 | 7,701 | 26,035 |
| Sales and Related | 10,141 | 11,637 | -1,496 |
| Management | 9,944 | 5,343 | 4,601 |
| Office and Administrative Support | 8,276 | 13,051 | -4,775 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 6,107 | 10,619 | -4,512 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 5,356 | 3,875 | 1,481 |
| Business and Financial Operations | 4,752 | 4,986 | -234 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 4,696 | 22,886 | -18,190 |
| Healthcare Support | 4,384 | 7,250 | -2,866 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 3,456 | 5,648 | -2,192 |
| Community and Social Service | 2,896 | 2,164 | 732 |
| Construction and Extraction | 2,769 | 4,389 | -1,620 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 2,725 | 4,745 | -2,020 |
| Production | 2,429 | 3,064 | -635 |
| Computer and Mathematical | 2,310 | 1,887 | 423 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 2,177 | 923 | 1,254 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 2,141 | 1,215 | 926 |
| Architecture and Engineering | 1,556 | 749 | 807 |
| Protective Service | 1,419 | 2,285 | -866 |
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Educational Pipeline
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Degrees by Program
Regional Higher Ed Institutions
Description | 2024 Completions | 2011-2024 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 24,678 | 16.9K 24.7K |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3,439 | 2.4K 3.4K |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2,806 | 2.3K 2.8K |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2,435 | 2K 2.4K |
| Engineering | 2,355 | 1.5K 2.4K |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2,198 | 0.4K 2.2K |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1,462 | 0.2K 1.5K |
| Social Sciences | 1,409 | 1.3K 1.4K |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1,111 | 0.7K 1.1K |
| Education | 936 | 0.7K 0.9K |
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Degrees by Institution
Regional Higher Ed Institutions
Institution | 2024 Completions | 2011-2024 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | 19,056 | 13.6K 19.1K |
| Santa Fe College | 3,271 | 2K 3.3K |
| University of Florida-Online | 1,034 | 0K 1K |
| Florida Gateway College | 959 | 1K 1K |
| Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville | 87 | 0K 0.1K |
| Galen Health Institutes-Gainesville | 84 | 0K 0.1K |
| Florida School of Massage | 73 | 0K 0.1K |
| North Florida Technical College | 67 | 0.2K 0.1K |
| Academy for Five Element Acupuncture | 36 | 0K 0K |
| Florida School of Traditional Midwifery | 11 | 0K 0K |
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