FloridaCommerce announced today that the Fort Lauderdale metro area leads in job gains over the year in trade, transportation, and utilities (+5,100 jobs); government (+4,200 jobs); and other services (+4,100 jobs). The area’s total nonagricultural employment in June 2024 was 925,500, an increase of 21,100 jobs (+2.3%) over the year. The Fort Lauderdale area’s private sector employment in June 2024 rose by 2.1% (+16,900 jobs) over the year.
The Fort Lauderdale area unemployment rate was 3.4% in June 2024, up by 0.4 percentage points from the June 2023 rate of 3.0%. The area's labor force increased by 6,968 individuals or 0.6% over the year.
Florida's economic data continues to indicate strength and stability as the state’s total private sector employment grew by 172,700 jobs (2.0%) since June 2023. This growth outpaced the national private sector job growth rate of 1.5% over the same period.
In June 2024, the professional and business services sector gained the most jobs among all major industries with an addition of 6,000 jobs (+0.4%) from the previous month. This was followed by education and health services which added 5,500 jobs (+0.4%). Florida’s labor force grew by approximately 66,000 individuals or +0.6% since June 2023.
"Job creators continue to demonstrate great confidence in Florida’s economic ecosystem through their investments," stated a representative from FloridaCommerce.
Data for June indicates there are numerous job opportunities available for Floridians with more than 394,000 positions posted online. Job seekers can utilize resources such as CareerSource Florida for assistance in finding work and improving employability skills like resume writing and interviewing.
To view regional job reports for June 2024 or additional employment data visit: www.floridajobs.org/labor-market-information/labor-market-information-press-releases/monthly-press-releases.
Further information on labor market and economic data is available at Florida Insight along with a video explaining how to use this data effectively.
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