CareerSource Northeast Florida
CareerSource NEFL is the workforce development organization for the Northeast Florida region. CareerSource NEFL forges working partnerships with local communities, elected officials, business, labor and education leaders to improve workforce education, employment and training opportunities in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns counties.
CareerSource Northeast Florida Region
Population in {region|Northeast Florida} (2024)
{population.0}
Jobs in {region|Northeast Florida} (2025)
{jobs.0}
Unemployment Rate in {region|Northeast Florida} (2024)
{un.2}%
Overview
Who lives in the region? What is the population like?
Population Trend and Forecast
Lightcast
Unemployment and Labor Force Participation Rates
Unemployment Rate
Labor Force Participation Rate
2020
6.6%
61%
2021
4.2%
61.5%
2022
3%
62.4%
2023
3.1%
62.5%
2024
3.5%
61.6%
February 2025
3.8%
60.1%
March 2025
3.6%
60.2%
April 2025
3.6%
60.2%
May 2025
3.6%
60.3%
LAUS
Population by Educational Attainment
ACS
Occupation Demographics
Lightcast
Industry & Occupation
Which industries are popular in the region?
Industry Characteristics
Industry | 2024 Jobs | 2024 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2024 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2019-2024 % Change in Jobs | 2024 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 133,077 | $79,315 | 1.03 | 17.96% | 12403.93M |
| Retail Trade | 106,123 | $44,616 | 1.07 | 9.05% | 9700.96M |
| Government | 103,079 | $87,100 | 0.81 | 4.2% | 13015.39M |
| Finance and Insurance | 93,827 | $100,501 | 1.34 | 28.42% | 19425.49M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 86,986 | $58,270 | 1.39 | 30.94% | 7356.13M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 84,389 | $31,150 | 1.08 | 4.3% | 4421.42M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 76,338 | $89,078 | 0.92 | 21.42% | 9785.52M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 73,445 | $46,791 | 1.14 | 3.34% | 4763.07M |
| Construction | 72,271 | $74,998 | 1.16 | 17.92% | 7313.17M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 67,340 | $53,236 | 1.04 | 47.81% | 6566.87M |
MORE
Lightcast
Which occupations are most common?
Occupation Concentration
Profession | 2024 Jobs | 2024 Median Salary | 2024 Average Hourly Wage | 2024 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2019-2024 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales and Related | 137,758 | $39,844 | $33.3 | 1.07 | 17.76% |
| Office and Administrative Support | 128,294 | $42,345 | $22.61 | 1.12 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 103,900 | $39,063 | $23.54 | 1.16 | 19.85% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 96,728 | $76,469 | $50.21 | 1.07 | 45.64% |
| Management | 94,527 | $82,904 | $52.34 | 0.9 | 50.78% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 78,388 | $30,124 | $16.61 | 1.08 | 3.52% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 60,614 | $79,869 | $49.11 | 1.09 | 15.13% |
| Construction and Extraction | 50,601 | $47,076 | $25.62 | 1.05 | 7.47% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 44,379 | $52,048 | $27.76 | 1.13 | 12.9% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 41,401 | $53,140 | $28.9 | 0.77 | 4.11% |
MORE
Lightcast
What is pay like?
Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
Legal
$48,960
$141,257
Management
$46,842
$138,656
Computer and Mathematical
$63,992
$129,766
Architecture and Engineering
$62,899
$114,692
Business and Financial Operations
$52,573
$113,900
Life, Physical, and Social Science
$48,471
$105,237
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
$57,482
$102,472
Military-only
$31,130
$79,836
Educational Instruction and Library
$35,532
$74,941
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
$25,086
$71,525
Sales and Related
$28,653
$69,347
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
$39,652
$69,235
Community and Social Service
$40,886
$68,567
Protective Service
$34,105
$67,250
Construction and Extraction
$36,748
$60,447
Production
$34,435
$53,896
Office and Administrative Support
$35,276
$53,091
Transportation and Material Moving
$34,168
$52,796
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
$25,466
$45,723
Personal Care and Service
$24,792
$43,270
Healthcare Support
$32,122
$42,321
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
$27,523
$39,355
Food Preparation and Serving Related
$27,139
$36,955
Lightcast
Skills
What skills are asked for in job postings?
Top Common Skills Companies are Looking For
Latest 90 Days Unique Postings | Latest 90 Days Unique Postings % Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 26,834 | -5.7% |
| Customer Service | 19,396 | -9.6% |
| Management | 16,904 | -6.9% |
| Sales | 12,192 | -7.1% |
| Operations | 12,022 | -6.7% |
| Leadership | 10,996 | -2.8% |
| Detail Oriented | 10,168 | -7.5% |
| Problem Solving | 8,260 | -11.3% |
| Interpersonal Communications | 6,591 | -3% |
| Planning | 6,444 | -0.9% |
MORE
Lightcast JPA
Top Hard Skills Companies Are Looking For
Candidates are Worker Profiles
Skill | Frequency in Job Postings | Frequency in Candidates | Skill Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 7% | 1% | -6% |
| Project Management | 6% | 9% | 3% |
| Marketing | 5% | 9% | 4% |
| Merchandising | 5% | 2% | -3% |
| Auditing | 5% | 3% | -2% |
| Workflow Management | 4% | 1% | -3% |
| Selling Techniques | 4% | 2% | -2% |
| Construction | 3% | 2% | -1% |
| Accounting | 3% | 3% | 0% |
| Restaurant Operation | 3% | 1% | -2% |
MORE
Lightcast JPA
Job Posting Trends
How do job postings compare to last year?
Job Posting Year-Over-Year Comparison
Lightcast JPA
Who is hiring and what experience level are they asking for?
Top 20 Companies by Demand
Job Postings
Company | Latest 90 Days Unique Postings | Latest 90 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health | 1,429 | -8.9% |
| HCA Healthcare | 1,014 | 6% |
| University of Florida | 843 | 5.6% |
| Walmart | 753 | 52.1% |
| UF Health | 682 | 1.9% |
| Mayo Clinic | 638 | 10.5% |
| Domino's Pizza | 508 | 22.8% |
| Ascension | 472 | -21% |
| Brooks Rehabilitation | 385 | 7.5% |
| Duval County Public Schools | 382 | 34.3% |
| State of Florida | 356 | -25% |
| Marriott International | 265 | -34.3% |
| Citigroup | 256 | -18% |
| Winn-Dixie | 252 | -2.8% |
| Clay County School District | 249 | 35.7% |
| Nemours | 245 | 26.5% |
| University of North Florida | 234 | 38.5% |
| Charter Schools USA | 213 | 40.4% |
| FIS | 212 | -26.9% |
| TD Bank | 198 | 6.1% |
Lightcast JPA
Job Postings by Experience Level
Lightcast JPA
Education Pipeline
Where are students completing college programs?
Degrees by Institution
Institution | 2023 Completions | 2010-2023 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Florida State College at Jacksonville | 5,952 | 4.9K 6K |
| University of North Florida | 4,428 | 3.8K 4.4K |
| Saint Johns River State College | 1,227 | 0.7K 1.2K |
| Jacksonville University | 1,209 | 0.8K 1.2K |
| Flagler College | 587 | 0.5K 0.6K |
| First Coast Technical College | 469 | 2.1K 0.5K |
| Jones Technical Institute | 453 | 0K 0.5K |
| Florida Career College-Jacksonville | 339 | 0K 0.3K |
| Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville | 309 | 0.4K 0.3K |
| Tulsa Welding School-Jacksonville | 288 | 0K 0.3K |
MORE
IPEDS
LOADING