Workforce Statistics
Jacksonville has a regional workforce pool of approximately 755,000 in the seven-county area, with nearly 447,000 residing in Jacksonville. This labor force continues to grow with college graduates, approximately 3,000 military separations and a steady influx of new residents. Jacksonville's median age of 35.8 also makes this work force one of Florida's youngest.
- 11.2 percent of the Jacksonville employees work for finance, insurance or real estate services companies, greater than the state and MSA percentages
- 10.6 percent of Jacksonville employees work for supply chain logistics related companies in the warehousing, transportation and wholesale trade sectors, greater than the state and MSA percentages
| Area Labor Force |
754,553 |
| Median Commute Time |
25.2 minutes |
| Unemployment Rate (2010 Annual Average) |
11.7% |
| Jacksonville Average Wage |
$43,078 |
Sources: State of Florida, Agency for Workforce Innovation, LAUS program, 2011; State of Florida, Agency for Workforce Innovation, QCEW program 2010; U.S. Census Bureau
Employment by Industry
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