What Are the Fastest Growing Jobs in Florida?

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Whether you are about to start your career, or are thinking of switching paths to pursue your dream job, it is a good idea to find out your job’s projected growth. Why? Simply because it gives you insight into how easy (or not!) it will be for you to get employed in that particular occupation.

If you’re wondering what projected growth is, it’s precisely what it sounds like: an educated estimate of how many people are likely to be employed in that particular occupation over a determined period of time. 

In December 2022, 223,000 new jobs were added by employers across the United States, according to Careeronestop, a source for career exploration sponsored by The US Department of Labor. In fact, the national unemployment rate dropped to 3.5%! Nearly every industry reported increased hiring in November, with most gains in these areas:

• Leisure and hospitality
• Health care
• Construction

How About Florida?

But living in Florida, you may wonder… What are the fastest growing occupations, and which are more likely to grow over the coming years, right where I live? 

According to the Bureau of Workforce Statistics and Economic Research (WSER) and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), some of the more in demand jobs in Florida starting in 2022 and projecting into 2030 include:

• Nurse practitioners
• Information security analysts
• Physical therapy assistant
• Veterinary technology and technicians
• Food and beverage serving workers
• Information and record clerks
• Retail salespersons
• Construction trades workers
• Cashiers
• Building cleaning and pest control workers
• Business operations specialists

These are for all Florida counties. However, by using this interactive map you can find what jobs are or will be in more demand in your specific part of the state.

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