FloridaCommerce announced today that the Jacksonville area’s total private sector employment increased by 15,500 jobs (+2.2%) over the year in July 2024. The Jacksonville Metro Area’s labor force saw a modest increase of 1,972 (+0.2%) during the same period.
The unemployment rate in the Jacksonville area was recorded at 3.8% in July 2024, up by 0.5 percentage points from July 2023's rate of 3.3%. The education and health services industry sector experienced the highest job growth, adding 5,100 jobs since July 2023.
Statewide, Florida's unemployment rate remained lower than the national average at 3.3% in July 2024, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Over the past year, Florida’s private sector employment has grown by 201,500 jobs (+2.3%), outpacing the national growth rate of 1.5%.
In terms of industry-specific gains for July 2024, the leisure and hospitality sector led with an addition of 11,200 jobs (+0.9%) from the previous month, followed by construction which added 6,300 jobs (+1.0%). The state’s labor force grew by approximately 35,000 (+0.3%) over the year since July 2023.
Job creators continue to invest in Florida, creating high-skill and high-wage positions. The state offers numerous workforce education and development opportunities to help job seekers acquire necessary skills for a competitive job market.
Data for July indicates a significant number of job opportunities available statewide with more than 433,000 positions posted online. Floridians seeking employment can utilize resources provided by CareerSource Florida to register with Employ Florida and search local job listings. Additional support is available for resume writing, interview preparation, career goal setting, and customized career training—all at no cost to job seekers.
For regional job reports and further details on July's employment data visit: www.floridajobs.org/labor-market-information/labor-market-information-press-releases/monthly-press-releases or explore more through Florida Insight.
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