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| Florida Adds Nearly 22,000 Private Sector Jobs in April |
Florida Adds Nearly 22,000 Private Sector Jobs in April
+21,800
Private Sector Jobs Added (April 2025)
+0.2% from previous month
+125,700
Year-Over-Year Job Growth
+1.4% increase
54
Months Below National Unemployment
Since November 2020
Florida has increased its private sector employment by 21,800 (+0.2%) jobs in April from the previous month, a Florida Commerce report announced on Friday.
"Under Governor DeSantis' leadership, Florida continues to expand target industries by remaining committed to growth and strategic investments," said Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly. "With a $1.7 trillion economy, Florida ranks as the #1 economy in the nation, we continue to attract talent and build confidence for businesses and a future full of opportunity for Floridians."
Sector Breakdown
| Sector | Jobs Added | Growth Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Education & Health Services | +8,000 | Leading sector for job growth |
| Professional & Business Services | +7,400 | Strong corporate expansion |
| All Private Sectors | +21,800 | 57 of last 60 months with job growth |
Florida's Economic Achievements
Business Growth
3.6 million new business formations since 2019
Labor Force
Over 11.2 million workers in state labor force
Tourism
33.1 million visitors in Q4 (record high)
National Rankings
#1 Economy for 2 consecutive years (U.S. News)
Florida vs. National Job Growth
47/49
Months Outpacing National Growth
Since April 2021
Education Excellence
1
Higher Education
9 straight years
2
Education Overall
6
Overall State Ranking
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