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Florida Economy
Unemployment was 4.4% in Sep 2026, the 37th lowest of 51 states. Personal income averages $73,006 per person.
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%
- +0.2 pts in a year
- Labor force
- 11,113,910
- +0.2% in a year
- Income per person
- $73,006
- BEA, 2024
- Average annual pay
- $72,772
- QCEW, 2025
Unemployment rate in Florida
Monthly, seasonally adjusted, compared with the U.S.
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| Period | Florida |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 4.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 4.3% |
| Dec 2024 | 3.5% |
| Dec 2023 | 3.1% |
| Dec 2022 | 2.8% |
| Dec 2021 | 3.6% |
| Dec 2020 | 6.2% |
| Dec 2019 | 3.0% |
| Dec 2018 | 3.5% |
| Dec 2017 | 4.0% |
| Dec 2016 | 4.8% |
| Dec 2015 | 5.1% |
| Dec 2014 | 6.0% |
| Dec 2013 | 7.0% |
| Dec 2012 | 8.1% |
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics ยท Last updated 09/01/2026
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Counties in Florida
Unemployment (Sep 2026, not seasonally adjusted), income per person (BEA) and average pay (QCEW). Largest labor force first.
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| # | County | Unemployment | 1 year | Labor force | Income per person | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami-Dade County | 1.9% | -1.0 pts | 1,452,691 | $78,567 | $81,818 |
| 2 | Broward County | 4.1% | +0.1 pts | 1,074,400 | $74,506 | $74,595 |
| 3 | Orange County | 4.2% | +0.2 pts | 824,774 | $62,855 | $70,599 |
| 4 | Hillsborough County | 4.3% | +0.1 pts | 816,508 | $67,712 | $77,998 |
| 5 | Palm Beach County | 4.4% | +0.1 pts | 775,577 | $126,852 | $82,085 |
| 6 | Duval County | 4.5% | +0.1 pts | 519,425 | $62,750 | $75,360 |
| 7 | Pinellas County | 4.1% | +0.1 pts | 494,767 | $78,288 | $70,854 |
| 8 | Lee County | 4.8% | 0.0 pts | 376,856 | $70,329 | $63,704 |
| 9 | Polk County | 5.2% | 0.0 pts | 364,459 | $46,274 | $57,763 |
| 10 | Brevard County | 4.6% | +0.1 pts | 305,959 | $64,167 | $70,833 |
| 11 | Pasco County | 4.7% | +0.1 pts | 303,387 | $59,136 | $58,228 |
| 12 | Seminole County | 4.0% | +0.1 pts | 271,696 | $65,730 | $68,006 |
| 13 | Volusia County | 4.9% | 0.0 pts | 267,351 | $59,259 | $56,167 |
| 14 | Osceola County | 4.5% | +0.2 pts | 241,542 | $49,092 | $54,965 |
| 15 | Manatee County | 4.6% | 0.0 pts | 202,610 | $68,505 | $63,511 |
| 16 | Sarasota County | 4.7% | 0.0 pts | 201,260 | $94,099 | $67,603 |
| 17 | Lake County | 4.6% | +0.1 pts | 198,862 | $58,161 | $54,092 |
| 18 | Collier County | 4.7% | 0.0 pts | 182,462 | $150,140 | $70,214 |
| 19 | St. Lucie County | 5.0% | +0.1 pts | 171,070 | $56,971 | $54,869 |
| 20 | Leon County | 4.5% | +0.3 pts | 166,865 | $61,912 | $64,931 |
| 21 | Marion County | 5.4% | +0.1 pts | 162,946 | $49,299 | $54,546 |
| 22 | St. Johns County | 4.4% | +0.2 pts | 157,720 | $93,079 | $62,214 |
| 23 | Escambia County | 4.7% | +0.2 pts | 149,985 | $59,212 | $62,707 |
| 24 | Alachua County | 4.9% | +0.3 pts | 143,983 | $58,873 | $66,043 |
| 25 | Clay County | 4.5% | +0.1 pts | 113,386 | $59,301 | $61,207 |
All 67 counties, A to Z
- Alachua County
- Baker County
- Bay County
- Bradford County
- Brevard County
- Broward County
- Calhoun County
- Charlotte County
- Citrus County
- Clay County
- Collier County
- Columbia County
- DeSoto County
- Dixie County
- Duval County
- Escambia County
- Flagler County
- Franklin County
- Gadsden County
- Gilchrist County
- Glades County
- Gulf County
- Hamilton County
- Hardee County
- Hendry County
- Hernando County
- Highlands County
- Hillsborough County
- Holmes County
- Indian River County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
- Lafayette County
- Lake County
- Lee County
- Leon County
- Levy County
- Liberty County
- Madison County
- Manatee County
- Marion County
- Martin County
- Miami-Dade County
- Monroe County
- Nassau County
- Okaloosa County
- Okeechobee County
- Orange County
- Osceola County
- Palm Beach County
- Pasco County
- Pinellas County
- Polk County
- Putnam County
- Santa Rosa County
- Sarasota County
- Seminole County
- St. Johns County
- St. Lucie County
- Sumter County
- Suwannee County
- Taylor County
- Union County
- Volusia County
- Wakulla County
- Walton County
- Washington County
Jobs and pay by industry in Florida
Private employers, annual average 2025 (Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages)
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| Industry | Jobs | 1-year change | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 1,374,246 | +4.0% | $70,557 |
| Retail trade | 1,149,476 | -0.3% | $44,681 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,059,594 | +0.6% | $35,168 |
| Professional and technical services | 762,717 | +1.1% | $114,382 |
| Administrative and support services | 722,596 | -0.8% | $58,698 |
| Construction | 655,646 | +1.2% | $73,949 |
| Finance and insurance | 458,036 | +0.6% | $136,780 |
| Manufacturing | 426,975 | -0.1% | $86,479 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 411,378 | +1.5% | $70,344 |
| Wholesale trade | 397,389 | +0.4% | $105,377 |
| Other services | 302,085 | +1.6% | $53,128 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 276,186 | +4.2% | $55,401 |
| Real estate and rental | 222,414 | +0.5% | $73,178 |
| Educational services | 206,602 | +3.2% | $55,060 |
| Information | 152,926 | -2.4% | $130,329 |
| Management of companies | 138,813 | +1.7% | $149,540 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 59,731 | -2.6% | $48,266 |
| Utilities | 26,574 | +1.5% | $125,146 |
| Mining, oil and gas | 4,245 | +0.1% | $96,083 |
Government employs 1,099,769 people (11.1% of all jobs): 158,330 federal, 222,878 state and 718,561 local.
Output and businesses in Florida
Bureau of Economic Analysis and Census Bureau
- GDP
- $1.7T
- 2024, current dollars
- Real GDP growth
- +3.3%
- Adjusted for inflation
- Employer businesses
- 645,575
- 9,988,508 employees
- Professional and technical services94,62314.7%
- Retail trade75,98811.8%
- Health care and social assistance73,98411.5%
- Construction68,00810.5%
- Other services55,4968.6%
- Accommodation and food services48,8537.6%
- Real estate and rental47,7727.4%
- Administrative and support services42,6146.6%
- Finance and insurance36,2305.6%
- Wholesale trade30,7234.8%
Source: BEA Regional Economic Accounts; Census County Business Patterns 2023
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the unemployment rate in Florida?
- Florida's unemployment rate was 4.4% in Sep 2026, seasonally adjusted, compared with 4.2% for the U.S.
- Which county in Florida has the highest unemployment?
- Taylor County has the highest rate at 7.7%, and Miami-Dade County has the lowest at 1.9% (not seasonally adjusted).
- What is the largest industry in Florida?
- Health care and social assistance is the largest private employer with 1,374,246 jobs, followed by retail trade (1,149,476) and accommodation and food services (1,059,594).
- What is the average salary in Florida?
- The average annual pay for jobs covered by unemployment insurance in Florida was $72,772 in 2025, or $1,399 a week.
- How big is Florida's economy?
- Florida's GDP was $1.7T in 2024, about $73,879 per resident.