The top 100 industries in Florida: jobs, pay and growth

1. Restaurants and other eating places

788,768 jobs · 42,435 business locations · NAICS 7225

• Hotels and restaurants
• $31,521 avg pay
• +0.2% jobs

Restaurants and other eating places ranks No. 1 on this list, with 788,768 private-sector jobs at 42,435 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $31,521 a year ($606 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 0.2% from 2024, about 1,965 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.13 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are full-service restaurants (452,258 jobs) and limited-service restaurants (281,786 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) providing food services to patrons who order and are served while seated (i.e., waiter/waitress service) and pay after eating; (2) providing food services to patrons who generally order or select items (e.g., at a counter, in a buffet line) and pay before eating; or (3) preparing and/or serving a specialty snack (e.g., ice cream, frozen yogurt, cookies) and/or nonalcoholic beverages (e.g., coffee, juices, sodas) for consumption on or near the premises.”

Includes: Full-Service Restaurants, Limited-Service Restaurants, Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets, Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars.

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2. General medical and surgical hospitals

359,485 jobs · 1,143 business locations · NAICS 6221

• Health care and social help
• $79,866 avg pay
• +7.7% jobs

General medical and surgical hospitals ranks No. 2 on this list, with 359,485 private-sector jobs at 1,143 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $79,866 a year ($1,536 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 7.7% from 2024, about 25,561 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.09 times the national share, close to the national average.

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments known and licensed as general medical and surgical hospitals primarily engaged in providing diagnostic and medical treatment (both surgical and nonsurgical) to inpatients with any of a wide variety of medical conditions.”

Includes: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals.

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3. Offices of physicians

261,603 jobs · 23,748 business locations · NAICS 6211

• Health care and social help
• $108,556 avg pay
• +1.7% jobs

Offices of physicians ranks No. 3 on this list, with 261,603 private-sector jobs at 23,748 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $108,556 a year ($2,088 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 1.7% from 2024, about 4,357 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.37 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are offices of physicians (except mental health specialists) (252,530 jobs) and offices of physicians, mental health specialists (9,073 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) primarily engaged in the independent practice of general or specialized medicine (e.g., anesthesiology, oncology, ophthalmology, psychiatry) or surgery.”

Includes: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists.

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4. Grocery and convenience retailers

244,960 jobs · 7,317 business locations · NAICS 4451

• Retail
• $32,460 avg pay
• +2.4% jobs

Grocery and convenience retailers ranks No. 4 on this list, with 244,960 private-sector jobs at 7,317 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $32,460 a year ($624 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 2.4% from 2024, about 5,829 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.36 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are supermarkets and other grocery retailers (except convenience retailers) (220,706 jobs) and convenience retailers (22,779 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing a general line of food products.”

Includes: Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers), Convenience Retailers, Vending Machine Operators.

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5. Employment services

220,650 jobs · 11,652 business locations · NAICS 5613

• Business support and staffing
• $55,991 avg pay
• -5.1% jobs

Employment services ranks No. 5 on this list, with 220,650 private-sector jobs at 11,652 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $55,991 a year ($1,077 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 5.1% from 2024, about 11,906 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.08 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are temporary help services (148,212 jobs) and professional employer organizations (48,783 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) listing employment vacancies and referring or placing applicants for employment; (2) providing executive search, recruitment, and placement services; (3) supplying workers to clients' businesses for limited periods of time to supplement the working force of the client; or (4) providing human resources and human resource management services to client businesses and households.”

Includes: Employment Placement Agencies, Executive Search Services, Temporary Help Services, Professional Employer Organizations.

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6. Services to buildings and dwellings

203,067 jobs · 26,916 business locations · NAICS 5617

• Business support and staffing
• $43,069 avg pay
• +2.2% jobs

Services to buildings and dwellings ranks No. 6 on this list, with 203,067 private-sector jobs at 26,916 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $43,069 a year ($828 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 2.2% from 2024, about 4,308 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.39 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are landscaping services (89,426 jobs) and janitorial services (73,796 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) exterminating and pest control services; (2) janitorial services; (3) landscaping services; (4) carpet and upholstery cleaning services; or (5) other services to buildings and dwellings.”

Includes: Exterminating and Pest Control Services, Janitorial Services, Landscaping Services, Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services, Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings.

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7. Building equipment contractors

195,527 jobs · 19,715 business locations · NAICS 2382

• Construction
• $70,110 avg pay
• +2.4% jobs

Building equipment contractors ranks No. 7 on this list, with 195,527 private-sector jobs at 19,715 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $70,110 a year ($1,348 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 2.4% from 2024, about 4,544 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.18 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are residential plumbing and hvac contractors (67,850 jobs) and nonresidential electrical contractors (41,494 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in installing or servicing equipment that forms part of a building mechanical system (e.g., electricity, water, heating, and cooling).”

Includes: Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, Other Building Equipment Contractors.

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8. Traveler accommodation

194,326 jobs · 4,812 business locations · NAICS 7211

• Hotels and restaurants
• $48,816 avg pay
• +2.5% jobs

Traveler accommodation ranks No. 8 on this list, with 194,326 private-sector jobs at 4,812 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $48,816 a year ($939 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 2.5% from 2024, about 4,674 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.67 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are hotels (except casino hotels) and motels (191,970 jobs) and all other traveler accommodation (1,527 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging in facilities, such as hotels, motels, casino hotels, and bed-and-breakfast inns.”

Includes: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels, Casino Hotels, Bed-and-Breakfast Inns, All Other Traveler Accommodation.

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9. Management, scientific, and technical consulting services

166,171 jobs · 43,499 business locations · NAICS 5416

• Professional and technical services
• $106,551 avg pay
• +2.2% jobs

Management, scientific, and technical consulting services ranks No. 9 on this list, with 166,171 private-sector jobs at 43,499 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $106,551 a year ($2,049 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 2.2% from 2024, about 3,543 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.41 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are administrative management and general management consulting services (76,702 jobs) and marketing consulting services (32,197 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations on management, environmental, scientific, and technical issues.”

Includes: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, Human Resources Consulting Services, Marketing Consulting Services, Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services, Other Management Consulting Services, Environmental Consulting Services, Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services.

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10. Warehouse clubs, supercenters, and other general merchandise retailers

159,548 jobs · 6,118 business locations · NAICS 4552

• Retail
• $35,613 avg pay
• +2.0% jobs

Warehouse clubs, supercenters, and other general merchandise retailers ranks No. 10 on this list, with 159,548 private-sector jobs at 6,118 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $35,613 a year ($685 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 2.0% from 2024, about 3,189 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.08 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are warehouse clubs and supercenters (119,867 jobs) and all other general merchandise retailers (39,681 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new general merchandise (except department stores).”

Includes: Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters, All Other General Merchandise Retailers.

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11. Management of companies and enterprises

138,813 jobs · 7,915 business locations · NAICS 5511

• Company headquarters
• $149,540 avg pay
• +1.7% jobs

Management of companies and enterprises ranks No. 11 on this list, with 138,813 private-sector jobs at 7,915 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $149,540 a year ($2,876 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 1.7% from 2024, about 2,330 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.84 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are corporate, subsidiary, and regional managing offices (130,312 jobs) and offices of other holding companies (8,075 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in holding the securities of (or other equity interests in) companies and enterprises for the purpose of owning a controlling interest or influencing management decisions or (2) establishments (except government establishments) that administer, oversee, and manage other establishments of the company or enterprise and that normally undertake the strategic or organizational planning and decision-making role of the company or enterprise.”

Includes: Offices of Bank Holding Companies, Offices of Other Holding Companies, Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices.

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12. Computer systems design and related services

138,413 jobs · 24,720 business locations · NAICS 5415

• Professional and technical services
• $151,905 avg pay
• -0.4% jobs

Computer systems design and related services ranks No. 12 on this list, with 138,413 private-sector jobs at 24,720 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $151,905 a year ($2,921 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 0.4% from 2024, about 623 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.91 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are custom computer programming services (62,381 jobs) and computer systems design services (55,573 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing expertise in the field of information technologies through one or more of the following activities: (1) writing, modifying, testing, and supporting software to meet the needs of a particular customer; (2) planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software, and communication technologies; (3) on-site management and operation of clients' computer systems and/or data processing facilities; and (4) other professional and technical computer related advice and services.”

Includes: Custom Computer Programming Services, Computer Systems Design Services, Computer Facilities Management Services, Other Computer Related Services.

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13. Other amusement and recreation industries

124,232 jobs · 6,785 business locations · NAICS 7139

• Arts, entertainment and recreation
• $38,157 avg pay
• +2.8% jobs

Other amusement and recreation industries ranks No. 13 on this list, with 124,232 private-sector jobs at 6,785 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $38,157 a year ($734 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 2.8% from 2024, about 3,405 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.28 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are golf courses and country clubs (54,408 jobs) and fitness and recreational sports centers (42,667 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating golf courses and country clubs; skiing facilities; marinas; fitness and recreational sports centers; bowling centers; and providing other amusement and recreation services.”

Includes: Golf Courses and Country Clubs, Skiing Facilities, Marinas, Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers, Bowling Centers, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries.

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14. Depository credit intermediation

122,769 jobs · 6,279 business locations · NAICS 5221

• Finance and insurance
• $109,846 avg pay
• +0.6% jobs

Depository credit intermediation ranks No. 14 on this list, with 122,769 private-sector jobs at 6,279 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $109,846 a year ($2,112 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 0.6% from 2024, about 708 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.08 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are commercial banking (89,776 jobs) and credit unions (27,837 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in accepting deposits (or share deposits) and in lending funds from these deposits.”

Includes: Commercial Banking, Credit Unions, Savings Institutions and Other Depository Credit Intermediation.

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15. Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities

114,987 jobs · 15,524 business locations · NAICS 5242

• Finance and insurance
• $103,797 avg pay
• +1.5% jobs

Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ranks No. 15 on this list, with 114,987 private-sector jobs at 15,524 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $103,797 a year ($1,996 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 1.5% from 2024, about 1,669 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.29 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are insurance agencies and brokerages (80,111 jobs) and pharmacy benefit management and other third party administration of insurance and pension funds (14,993 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) acting as agents (i.e., brokers) in selling annuities and insurance policies or (2) providing other employee benefits and insurance related services, such as claims adjustment and third party administration.”

Includes: Insurance Agencies and Brokerages, Claims Adjusting, Pharmacy Benefit Management and Other Third Party Administration of Insurance and Pension Funds, All Other Insurance Related Activities.

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16. Legal services

113,683 jobs · 22,490 business locations · NAICS 5411

• Professional and technical services
• $128,708 avg pay
• +0.7% jobs

Legal services ranks No. 16 on this list, with 113,683 private-sector jobs at 22,490 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $128,708 a year ($2,475 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 0.7% from 2024, about 748 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.46 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are offices of lawyers (103,127 jobs) and title abstract and settlement offices (5,655 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering legal services, such as those offered by offices of lawyers, offices of notaries, and title abstract and settlement offices, and paralegal services.”

Includes: Offices of Lawyers, Offices of Notaries, Title Abstract and Settlement Offices, All Other Legal Services.

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17. Architectural, engineering, and related services

113,093 jobs · 13,872 business locations · NAICS 5413

• Professional and technical services
• $105,042 avg pay
• +2.0% jobs

Architectural, engineering, and related services ranks No. 17 on this list, with 113,093 private-sector jobs at 13,872 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $105,042 a year ($2,020 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 2.0% from 2024, about 2,258 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.03 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are engineering services (78,432 jobs) and architectural services (11,975 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in architectural, engineering, and related services, such as drafting services, building inspection services, geophysical surveying and mapping services, surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services, and testing services.”

Includes: Architectural Services, Landscape Architectural Services, Engineering Services, Drafting Services, Building Inspection Services, Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services, Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services, Testing Laboratories and Services.

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18. Warehousing and storage

105,401 jobs · 1,249 business locations · NAICS 4931

• Transportation and warehousing
• $54,132 avg pay
• +3.8% jobs

Warehousing and storage ranks No. 18 on this list, with 105,401 private-sector jobs at 1,249 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $54,132 a year ($1,041 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 3.8% from 2024, about 3,872 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.87 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are general warehousing and storage (100,530 jobs) and other warehousing and storage (2,828 jobs).

Includes: General Warehousing and Storage, Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage, Farm Product Warehousing and Storage, Other Warehousing and Storage.

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19. Automobile dealers

103,503 jobs · 3,792 business locations · NAICS 4411

• Retail
• $87,553 avg pay
• +1.2% jobs

Automobile dealers ranks No. 19 on this list, with 103,503 private-sector jobs at 3,792 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $87,553 a year ($1,684 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 1.2% from 2024, about 1,177 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.26 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are new car dealers (90,847 jobs) and used car dealers (12,656 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used automobiles and light trucks, such as sport utility vehicles, and passenger and cargo vans.”

Includes: New Car Dealers, Used Car Dealers.

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20. Building foundation and exterior contractors

103,382 jobs · 13,360 business locations · NAICS 2381

• Construction
• $61,006 avg pay
• -1.1% jobs

Building foundation and exterior contractors ranks No. 20 on this list, with 103,382 private-sector jobs at 13,360 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $61,006 a year ($1,173 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 1.1% from 2024, about 1,201 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.67 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are residential roofing contractors (27,687 jobs) and nonresidential roofing contractors (13,533 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the specialty trades needed to complete the basic structure (i.e., foundation, frame, and shell) of buildings.”

Includes: Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors, Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors, Framing Contractors, Masonry Contractors, Glass and Glazing Contractors, Roofing Contractors, Siding Contractors, Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors.

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21. Insurance carriers

94,744 jobs · 3,175 business locations · NAICS 5241

• Finance and insurance
• $105,583 avg pay
• -1.7% jobs

Insurance carriers ranks No. 21 on this list, with 94,744 private-sector jobs at 3,175 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $105,583 a year ($2,030 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 1.7% from 2024, about 1,648 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.24 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are direct health and medical insurance carriers (41,722 jobs) and direct property and casualty insurance carriers (31,832 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in underwriting (assuming the risk, assigning premiums, and so forth) annuities and insurance policies and investing premiums to build up a portfolio of financial assets to be used against future claims.”

Includes: Direct Life Insurance Carriers, Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers, Direct Title Insurance Carriers, Other Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers, Reinsurance Carriers.

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22. Activities related to real estate

93,572 jobs · 15,951 business locations · NAICS 5313

• Real estate
• $71,567 avg pay
• +3.7% jobs

Activities related to real estate ranks No. 22 on this list, with 93,572 private-sector jobs at 15,951 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $71,567 a year ($1,376 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 3.7% from 2024, about 3,366 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.74 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are residential property managers (67,312 jobs) and nonresidential property managers (14,308 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing real estate services (except lessors of real estate and offices of real estate agents and brokers).”

Includes: Residential Property Managers, Nonresidential Property Managers, Offices of Real Estate Appraisers, Other Activities Related to Real Estate.

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23. Nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities)

93,191 jobs · 1,282 business locations · NAICS 6231

• Health care and social help
• $46,513 avg pay
• +3.2% jobs

Nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) ranks No. 23 on this list, with 93,191 private-sector jobs at 1,282 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $46,513 a year ($894 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 3.2% from 2024, about 2,921 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.95 times the national share, close to the national average.

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing inpatient nursing and rehabilitative services.”

Includes: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities).

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24. Home health care services

90,630 jobs · 4,769 business locations · NAICS 6216

• Health care and social help
• $52,042 avg pay
• +7.2% jobs

Home health care services ranks No. 24 on this list, with 90,630 private-sector jobs at 4,769 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $52,042 a year ($1,001 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 7.2% from 2024, about 6,068 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.79 times the national share, so this industry is a smaller part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide.

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services in the home, along with a range of the following: personal care services; homemaker and companion services; physical therapy; medical social services; medications; medical equipment and supplies; counseling; 24-hour home care; occupation and vocational therapy; dietary and nutritional services; speech therapy; audiology; and high-tech care, such as intravenous therapy.”

Includes: Home Health Care Services.

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25. Offices of other health practitioners

89,981 jobs · 18,294 business locations · NAICS 6213

• Health care and social help
• $55,896 avg pay
• +6.1% jobs

Offices of other health practitioners ranks No. 25 on this list, with 89,981 private-sector jobs at 18,294 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $55,896 a year ($1,075 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 6.1% from 2024, about 5,195 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.07 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are offices of physical, occupational and speech therapists, and audiologists (34,245 jobs) and offices of mental health practitioners (except physicians) (16,137 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments of independent health practitioners (except physicians and dentists).”

Includes: Offices of Chiropractors, Offices of Optometrists, Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists, Offices of Podiatrists, Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners.

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26. Amusement parks and arcades

89,645 jobs · 426 business locations · NAICS 7131

• Arts, entertainment and recreation
• $46,401 avg pay
• +5.5% jobs

Amusement parks and arcades ranks No. 26 on this list, with 89,645 private-sector jobs at 426 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $46,401 a year ($892 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 5.5% from 2024, about 4,649 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 5.66 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are amusement and theme parks (86,614 jobs) and amusement arcades (3,031 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating amusement parks and amusement arcades and parlors.”

Includes: Amusement and Theme Parks, Amusement Arcades.

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27. Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services

88,352 jobs · 17,362 business locations · NAICS 5412

• Professional and technical services
• $95,360 avg pay
• -1.7% jobs

Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services ranks No. 27 on this list, with 88,352 private-sector jobs at 17,362 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $95,360 a year ($1,834 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 1.7% from 2024, about 1,484 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.23 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are offices of certified public accountants (34,981 jobs) and other accounting services (24,133 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing services, such as auditing of accounting records, designing accounting systems, preparing financial statements, developing budgets, preparing tax returns, processing payrolls, bookkeeping, and billing.”

Includes: Offices of Certified Public Accountants, Tax Preparation Services, Payroll Services, Other Accounting Services.

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28. Building material and supplies dealers

88,323 jobs · 4,020 business locations · NAICS 4441

• Retail
• $45,546 avg pay
• -1.0% jobs

Building material and supplies dealers ranks No. 28 on this list, with 88,323 private-sector jobs at 4,020 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $45,546 a year ($876 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 1.0% from 2024, about 900 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.17 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are other building material dealers (20,452 jobs) and hardware retailers (10,740 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new building materials and supplies.”

Includes: Home Centers, Paint and Wallpaper Retailers, Hardware Retailers, Other Building Material Dealers.

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29. Health and personal care retailers

87,784 jobs · 10,047 business locations · NAICS 4561

• Retail
• $52,919 avg pay
• -0.9% jobs

Health and personal care retailers ranks No. 29 on this list, with 87,784 private-sector jobs at 10,047 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $52,919 a year ($1,018 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 0.9% from 2024, about 789 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.30 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are pharmacies and drug retailers (53,086 jobs) and cosmetics, beauty supplies, and perfume retailers (18,066 jobs).

Includes: Pharmacies and Drug Retailers, Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers, Optical Goods Retailers, Food (Health) Supplement Retailers, All Other Health and Personal Care Retailers.

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30. Elementary and secondary schools

86,986 jobs · 2,238 business locations · NAICS 6111

• Education
• $51,884 avg pay
• +3.6% jobs

Elementary and secondary schools ranks No. 30 on this list, with 86,986 private-sector jobs at 2,238 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $51,884 a year ($998 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 3.6% from 2024, about 3,063 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.39 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide.

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in furnishing academic courses and associated course work that comprise a basic preparatory education.”

Includes: Elementary and Secondary Schools.

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31. Investigation and security services

80,256 jobs · 4,386 business locations · NAICS 5616

• Business support and staffing
• $49,646 avg pay
• +2.0% jobs

Investigation and security services ranks No. 31 on this list, with 80,256 private-sector jobs at 4,386 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $49,646 a year ($955 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 2.0% from 2024, about 1,572 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.20 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are security guards and patrol services (57,751 jobs) and security systems services (except locksmiths) (14,888 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) investigation, guard, and armored car services; (2) selling security systems, such as burglar and fire alarms and locking devices, along with installation, repair, or monitoring services; or (3) remote monitoring of electronic security alarm systems.”

Includes: Investigation and Personal Background Check Services, Security Guards and Patrol Services, Armored Car Services, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths), Locksmiths.

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32. Residential building construction

78,449 jobs · 18,409 business locations · NAICS 2361

• Construction
• $90,096 avg pay
• +0.9% jobs

Residential building construction ranks No. 32 on this list, with 78,449 private-sector jobs at 18,409 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $90,096 a year ($1,733 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 0.9% from 2024, about 673 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.33 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are new single-family housing construction (except for-sale builders) (36,726 jobs) and residential remodelers (31,118 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily responsible for the construction or remodeling and renovation of single-family and multifamily residential buildings.”

Includes: New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders), New Housing For-Sale Builders, Residential Remodelers.

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33. Individual and family services

74,644 jobs · 19,172 business locations · NAICS 6241

• Health care and social help
• $40,163 avg pay
• +4.4% jobs

Individual and family services ranks No. 33 on this list, with 74,644 private-sector jobs at 19,172 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $40,163 a year ($772 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 4.4% from 2024, about 3,130 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.34 times the national share, so this industry is a smaller part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are services for the elderly and persons with disabilities (37,157 jobs) and other individual and family services (21,658 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing nonresidential social assistance to children and youth, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and all other individuals and families.”

Includes: Child and Youth Services, Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities, Other Individual and Family Services.

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34. Building finishing contractors

73,714 jobs · 16,990 business locations · NAICS 2383

• Construction
• $56,906 avg pay
• -2.8% jobs

Building finishing contractors ranks No. 34 on this list, with 73,714 private-sector jobs at 16,990 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $56,906 a year ($1,094 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 2.8% from 2024, about 2,154 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.40 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are residential finish carpentry contractors (15,776 jobs) and residential painting contractors (15,569 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the specialty trades needed to finish buildings.”

Includes: Drywall and Insulation Contractors, Painting and Wall Covering Contractors, Flooring Contractors, Tile and Terrazzo Contractors, Finish Carpentry Contractors, Other Building Finishing Contractors.

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35. Continuing care retirement communities and assisted living facilities for the elderly

72,283 jobs · 2,004 business locations · NAICS 6233

• Health care and social help
• $39,355 avg pay
• +3.7% jobs

Continuing care retirement communities and assisted living facilities for the elderly ranks No. 35 on this list, with 72,283 private-sector jobs at 2,004 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $39,355 a year ($757 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 3.7% from 2024, about 2,579 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.11 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are assisted living facilities for the elderly (37,854 jobs) and continuing care retirement communities (34,429 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing residential and personal care services for (1) the elderly and other persons who are unable to fully care for themselves and/or (2) the elderly and other persons who do not desire to live independently.”

Includes: Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly.

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36. Other professional, scientific, and technical services

72,256 jobs · 13,599 business locations · NAICS 5419

• Professional and technical services
• $76,821 avg pay
• +3.9% jobs

Other professional, scientific, and technical services ranks No. 36 on this list, with 72,256 private-sector jobs at 13,599 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $76,821 a year ($1,477 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 3.9% from 2024, about 2,742 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.28 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are veterinary services (34,359 jobs) and all other professional, scientific, and technical services (26,638 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments engaged in professional, scientific, and technical services (except legal services; accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and related services; architectural, engineering, and related services; specialized design services; computer systems design and related services; management, scientific, and technical consulting services; scientific research and development services; and advertising, public relations, and related services).”

Includes: Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling, Photography Studios, Portrait, Commercial Photography, Translation and Interpretation Services, Veterinary Services, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.

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37. Clothing and clothing accessories retailers

71,172 jobs · 6,959 business locations · NAICS 4581

• Retail
• $34,880 avg pay
• +0.9% jobs

Clothing and clothing accessories retailers ranks No. 37 on this list, with 71,172 private-sector jobs at 6,959 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $34,880 a year ($671 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 0.9% from 2024, about 605 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.32 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide.

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing general or specialized lines of new clothing and clothing accessories, such as hats and caps, costume jewelry, gloves, handbags, ties, wigs, toupees, and belts.”

Includes: Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers.

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38. Offices of dentists

70,131 jobs · 9,688 business locations · NAICS 6212

• Health care and social help
• $69,793 avg pay
• +1.6% jobs

Offices of dentists ranks No. 38 on this list, with 70,131 private-sector jobs at 9,688 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $69,793 a year ($1,342 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 1.6% from 2024, about 1,115 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.05 times the national share, close to the national average.

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of D.M.D. (Doctor of Dental Medicine), D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery), or D.D.Sc. (Doctor of Dental Science) primarily engaged in the independent practice of general or specialized dentistry or dental surgery.”

Includes: Offices of Dentists.

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39. Business support services

69,168 jobs · 6,357 business locations · NAICS 5614

• Business support and staffing
• $63,043 avg pay
• -4.0% jobs

Business support services ranks No. 39 on this list, with 69,168 private-sector jobs at 6,357 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $63,043 a year ($1,212 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 4.0% from 2024, about 2,900 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.66 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are telemarketing bureaus and other contact centers (36,029 jobs) and all other business support services (8,562 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments engaged in performing activities that are ongoing routine business support functions for clients on a contract or fee basis, or serving other establishments of the same enterprise.”

Includes: Document Preparation Services, Telephone Answering Services, Telemarketing Bureaus and Other Contact Centers, Private Mail Centers, Other Business Service Centers (including Copy Shops), Collection Agencies, Credit Bureaus, Repossession Services, Court Reporting and Stenotype Services, All Other Business Support Services.

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40. Automotive repair and maintenance

64,016 jobs · 11,866 business locations · NAICS 8111

• Repair and personal services
• $54,953 avg pay
• +0.5% jobs

Automotive repair and maintenance ranks No. 40 on this list, with 64,016 private-sector jobs at 11,866 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $54,953 a year ($1,057 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 0.5% from 2024, about 293 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.97 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are general automotive repair (23,023 jobs) and car washes (13,924 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments involved in providing repair and maintenance services for automotive vehicles, such as passenger cars, trucks, and vans, and all trailers.”

Includes: General Automotive Repair, Specialized Automotive Repair, Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance, Automotive Glass Replacement Shops, Automotive Oil Change and Lubrication Shops, Car Washes, All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance.

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41. Outpatient care centers

64,004 jobs · 3,848 business locations · NAICS 6214

• Health care and social help
• $68,488 avg pay
• +1.2% jobs

Outpatient care centers ranks No. 41 on this list, with 64,004 private-sector jobs at 3,848 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $68,488 a year ($1,317 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 1.2% from 2024, about 749 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.86 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are all other outpatient care centers (19,363 jobs) and outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers (16,618 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments with medical staff primarily engaged in providing a range of outpatient services, such as family planning, diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders and alcohol and other substance abuse, and other general or specialized outpatient care.”

Includes: Family Planning Centers, Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers, HMO Medical Centers, Kidney Dialysis Centers, Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers, All Other Outpatient Care Centers.

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42. Grocery and related product merchant wholesalers

63,967 jobs · 3,700 business locations · NAICS 4244

• Wholesale trade
• $81,941 avg pay
• +1.3% jobs

Grocery and related product merchant wholesalers ranks No. 42 on this list, with 63,967 private-sector jobs at 3,700 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $81,941 a year ($1,576 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 1.3% from 2024, about 848 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.21 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are general line grocery merchant wholesalers (19,971 jobs) and other grocery and related products merchant wholesalers (18,450 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of (1) a general line of groceries; (2) packaged frozen food; (3) dairy products; (4) poultry and poultry products; (5) confectioneries; (6) fish and seafood; (7) meats and meat products; (8) fresh fruits and vegetables; and (9) other grocery and related products.”

Includes: General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers, Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers, Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Merchant Wholesalers, Poultry and Poultry Product Merchant Wholesalers, Confectionery Merchant Wholesalers, Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers, Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers, Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers.

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43. Department stores

62,712 jobs · 947 business locations · NAICS 4551

• Retail
• $28,892 avg pay
• -9.8% jobs

Department stores ranks No. 43 on this list, with 62,712 private-sector jobs at 947 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $28,892 a year ($556 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 9.8% from 2024, about 6,816 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.07 times the national share, close to the national average.

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments generally known as department stores that have separate departments for general lines of new merchandise, such as apparel, jewelry, home furnishings, and toys, with no one merchandise line predominating.”

Includes: Department Stores.

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44. Other specialty trade contractors

62,489 jobs · 8,154 business locations · NAICS 2389

• Construction
• $66,719 avg pay
• +3.8% jobs

Other specialty trade contractors ranks No. 44 on this list, with 62,489 private-sector jobs at 8,154 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $66,719 a year ($1,283 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 3.8% from 2024, about 2,311 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.21 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are all other residential trade contractors (24,516 jobs) and nonresidential site preparation contractors (15,693 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in site preparation activities and in specialized trades (except foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors; building equipment contractors; and building finishing contractors).”

Includes: Site Preparation Contractors, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors.

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45. Child care services

60,536 jobs · 4,493 business locations · NAICS 6244

• Health care and social help
• $33,269 avg pay
• -1.0% jobs

Child care services ranks No. 45 on this list, with 60,536 private-sector jobs at 4,493 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $33,269 a year ($640 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 1.0% from 2024, about 626 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.96 times the national share, close to the national average.

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing care and early learning opportunities for infants and children.”

Includes: Child Care Services.

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46. Professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers

58,326 jobs · 4,928 business locations · NAICS 4234

• Wholesale trade
• $144,140 avg pay
• -0.2% jobs

Professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers ranks No. 46 on this list, with 58,326 private-sector jobs at 4,928 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $144,140 a year ($2,772 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 0.2% from 2024, about 115 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.23 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are medical, dental, and hospital equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers (28,505 jobs) and computer and computer peripheral equipment and software merchant wholesalers (15,732 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of photographic equipment and supplies; office, computer, and computer peripheral equipment; and medical, dental, hospital, ophthalmic, and other commercial and professional equipment and supplies.”

Includes: Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers, Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers, Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers, Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, Ophthalmic Goods Merchant Wholesalers, Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.

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47. Colleges, universities, and professional schools

57,020 jobs · 852 business locations · NAICS 6113

• Education
• $61,458 avg pay
• +3.4% jobs

Colleges, universities, and professional schools ranks No. 47 on this list, with 57,020 private-sector jobs at 852 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $61,458 a year ($1,182 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 3.4% from 2024, about 1,893 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.70 times the national share, so this industry is a smaller part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide.

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in furnishing academic courses and granting degrees at baccalaureate or graduate levels.”

Includes: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools.

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48. Nonresidential building construction

56,009 jobs · 5,497 business locations · NAICS 2362

• Construction
• $103,256 avg pay
• +2.3% jobs

Nonresidential building construction ranks No. 48 on this list, with 56,009 private-sector jobs at 5,497 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $103,256 a year ($1,986 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 2.3% from 2024, about 1,277 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.95 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are commercial and institutional building construction (51,536 jobs) and industrial building construction (4,473 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily responsible for the construction (including new work, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs) of nonresidential buildings.”

Includes: Industrial Building Construction, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.

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49. Office administrative services

54,500 jobs · 8,874 business locations · NAICS 5611

• Business support and staffing
• $102,733 avg pay
• +4.9% jobs

Office administrative services ranks No. 49 on this list, with 54,500 private-sector jobs at 8,874 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $102,733 a year ($1,976 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 4.9% from 2024, about 2,546 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.37 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide.

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing a range of day-to-day office administrative services, such as financial planning; billing and recordkeeping; personnel; and physical distribution and logistics, for others on a contract or fee basis.”

Includes: Office Administrative Services.

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50. Couriers and express delivery services

51,705 jobs · 1,084 business locations · NAICS 4921

• Transportation and warehousing
• $55,545 avg pay
• -0.5% jobs

Couriers and express delivery services ranks No. 50 on this list, with 51,705 private-sector jobs at 1,084 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $55,545 a year ($1,068 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 0.5% from 2024, about 255 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.88 times the national share, close to the national average.

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air, surface, or combined mode courier and express delivery services of parcels, but not operating under a universal service obligation.”

Includes: Couriers and Express Delivery Services.

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51. Scheduled air transportation

49,516 jobs · 327 business locations · NAICS 4811

• Transportation and warehousing
• $110,450 avg pay
• -3.6% jobs

Scheduled air transportation ranks No. 51 on this list, with 49,516 private-sector jobs at 327 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $110,450 a year ($2,124 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 3.6% from 2024, about 1,848 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.52 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are scheduled passenger air transportation (47,172 jobs) and scheduled freight air transportation (2,344 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of passengers and/or cargo over regular routes and on regular schedules.”

Includes: Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation, Scheduled Freight Air Transportation.

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52. Personal care services

48,043 jobs · 12,467 business locations · NAICS 8121

• Repair and personal services
• $37,745 avg pay
• +2.1% jobs

Personal care services ranks No. 52 on this list, with 48,043 private-sector jobs at 12,467 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $37,745 a year ($726 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 2.1% from 2024, about 996 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.00 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are beauty salons (26,331 jobs) and other personal care services (14,742 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments, such as barber and beauty shops, that provide appearance care services to individual consumers.”

Includes: Barber Shops, Beauty Salons, Nail Salons, Diet and Weight Reducing Centers, Other Personal Care Services.

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53. Gasoline stations

46,552 jobs · 6,306 business locations · NAICS 4571

• Retail
• $36,620 avg pay
• -1.1% jobs

Gasoline stations ranks No. 53 on this list, with 46,552 private-sector jobs at 6,306 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $36,620 a year ($704 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 1.1% from 2024, about 509 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.75 times the national share, so this industry is a smaller part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are gasoline stations with convenience stores (43,873 jobs) and other gasoline stations (2,679 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing automotive fuels (e.g., gasoline, diesel fuel, gasohol, alternative fuels) and automotive oils or retailing these products in combination with convenience store items.”

Includes: Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores, Other Gasoline Stations.

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54. Special food services

45,665 jobs · 4,354 business locations · NAICS 7223

• Hotels and restaurants
• $39,969 avg pay
• +0.7% jobs

Special food services ranks No. 54 on this list, with 45,665 private-sector jobs at 4,354 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $39,969 a year ($769 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 0.7% from 2024, about 329 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.91 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are food service contractors (34,186 jobs) and caterers (7,772 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services at one or more of the following locations: (1) the customer's location; (2) a location designated by the customer; or (3) from motorized vehicles or nonmotorized carts.”

Includes: Food Service Contractors, Caterers, Mobile Food Services.

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55. Lessors of real estate

42,872 jobs · 8,984 business locations · NAICS 5311

• Real estate
• $69,264 avg pay
• -1.8% jobs

Lessors of real estate ranks No. 55 on this list, with 42,872 private-sector jobs at 8,984 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $69,264 a year ($1,332 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 1.8% from 2024, about 781 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.06 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are lessors of residential buildings and dwellings (21,334 jobs) and lessors of nonresidential buildings (except miniwarehouses) (10,845 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in acting as lessors of (1) residential buildings and dwellings; (2) nonresidential buildings (except miniwarehouses); (3) miniwarehouses and self-storage units; and (4) other real estate property.”

Includes: Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings, Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses), Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units, Lessors of Other Real Estate Property.

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56. General freight trucking

41,902 jobs · 7,223 business locations · NAICS 4841

• Transportation and warehousing
• $65,120 avg pay
• -2.7% jobs

General freight trucking ranks No. 56 on this list, with 41,902 private-sector jobs at 7,223 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $65,120 a year ($1,252 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 2.7% from 2024, about 1,157 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.64 times the national share, so this industry is a smaller part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are general freight trucking, long-distance, truckload (17,072 jobs) and general freight trucking, local (14,229 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing general freight trucking.”

Includes: General Freight Trucking, Local, General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload, General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload.

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57. Wired and wireless telecommunications (except satellite)

41,384 jobs · 1,852 business locations · NAICS 5171

• Information and tech
• $107,315 avg pay
• -2.8% jobs

Wired and wireless telecommunications (except satellite) ranks No. 57 on this list, with 41,384 private-sector jobs at 1,852 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $107,315 a year ($2,064 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 2.8% from 2024, about 1,197 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.20 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are wired telecommunications carriers (33,895 jobs) and wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite) (4,290 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) operating transmission facilities and infrastructure that they own and/or lease, and providing telecommunications services using wired and wireless telecommunications networks; (2) reselling wired and wireless telecommunications services (except satellite); and (3) acting as agents for wireless telecommunications services.”

Includes: Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite), Telecommunications Resellers, Agents for Wireless Telecommunications Services.

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58. Automotive parts, accessories, and tire retailers

40,627 jobs · 5,086 business locations · NAICS 4413

• Retail
• $45,687 avg pay
• -0.5% jobs

Automotive parts, accessories, and tire retailers ranks No. 58 on this list, with 40,627 private-sector jobs at 5,086 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $45,687 a year ($879 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 0.5% from 2024, about 212 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.08 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are automotive parts and accessories retailers (28,368 jobs) and tire dealers (12,259 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new, used, and/or rebuilt automotive parts and accessories, including tires and tubes.”

Includes: Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers, Tire Dealers.

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59. Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers

40,206 jobs · 4,472 business locations · NAICS 4238

• Wholesale trade
• $97,347 avg pay
• +2.4% jobs

Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers ranks No. 59 on this list, with 40,206 private-sector jobs at 4,472 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $97,347 a year ($1,872 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 2.4% from 2024, about 926 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.81 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are industrial machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers (13,401 jobs) and transportation equipment and supplies (except motor vehicle) merchant wholesalers (7,767 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of construction, mining, farm, garden, industrial, service establishment, and transportation machinery, equipment, and supplies.”

Includes: Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers, Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers, Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers, Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers.

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60. Other personal services

40,100 jobs · 7,306 business locations · NAICS 8129

• Repair and personal services
• $37,601 avg pay
• +4.4% jobs

Other personal services ranks No. 60 on this list, with 40,100 private-sector jobs at 7,306 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $37,601 a year ($723 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 4.4% from 2024, about 1,673 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.44 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are parking lots and garages (16,124 jobs) and pet care (except veterinary) services (12,780 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing personal services (except personal care services, death care services, or drycleaning and laundry services).”

Includes: Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services, Photofinishing Laboratories (except One-Hour), One-Hour Photofinishing, Parking Lots and Garages, All Other Personal Services.

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61. Utility system construction

38,527 jobs · 2,005 business locations · NAICS 2371

• Construction
• $87,108 avg pay
• +1.7% jobs

Utility system construction ranks No. 61 on this list, with 38,527 private-sector jobs at 2,005 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $87,108 a year ($1,675 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 1.7% from 2024, about 634 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.98 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are water and sewer line and related structures construction (20,307 jobs) and power and communication line and related structures construction (16,548 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of distribution lines and related buildings and structures for utilities (i.e., water, sewer, petroleum, gas, power, and communication).”

Includes: Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction, Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction.

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62. Other miscellaneous retailers

38,434 jobs · 7,306 business locations · NAICS 4599

• Retail
• $53,613 avg pay
• +1.5% jobs

Other miscellaneous retailers ranks No. 62 on this list, with 38,434 private-sector jobs at 7,306 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $53,613 a year ($1,031 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 1.5% from 2024, about 586 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.24 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are all other miscellaneous retailers (16,118 jobs) and pet and pet supplies retailers (11,398 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing miscellaneous specialized lines of merchandise (except motor vehicle and parts dealers; building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers; food and beverage retailers; furniture, home furnishings, electronics, and appliance retailers; general merchandise retailers; health and personal care retailers; gasoline stations and fuel dealers; clothing, clothing accessories, shoe, and jewelry retailers; sporting goods, hobby, and musical instrument retailers; book retailers and news dealers; florists; office supplies, stationery, and gift retailers; and used merchandise retailers).”

Includes: Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers, Art Dealers, Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers, Tobacco, Electronic Cigarette, and Other Smoking Supplies Retailers, All Other Miscellaneous Retailers.

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63. Aerospace product and parts manufacturing

35,063 jobs · 576 business locations · NAICS 3364

• Manufacturing
• $131,977 avg pay
• +3.9% jobs

Aerospace product and parts manufacturing ranks No. 63 on this list, with 35,063 private-sector jobs at 576 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $131,977 a year ($2,538 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 3.9% from 2024, about 1,323 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.97 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing (14,850 jobs) and aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing (6,514 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) manufacturing complete aircraft, missiles, or space vehicles; (2) manufacturing aerospace engines, propulsion units, auxiliary equipment, or parts; (3) developing and making prototypes of aerospace products; (4) aircraft conversion (i.e., major modifications to systems); and (5) complete aircraft or propulsion systems overhaul and rebuilding (i.e., periodic restoration of aircraft to original design specifications).”

Includes: Aircraft Manufacturing, Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing, Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing.

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64. Offices of real estate agents and brokers

34,882 jobs · 20,020 business locations · NAICS 5312

• Real estate
• $78,360 avg pay
• -2.6% jobs

Offices of real estate agents and brokers ranks No. 64 on this list, with 34,882 private-sector jobs at 20,020 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $78,360 a year ($1,507 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 2.6% from 2024, about 949 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.62 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide.

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in acting as agents and/or brokers in one or more of the following: (1) selling real estate for others; (2) buying real estate for others; and (3) renting real estate for others.”

Includes: Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers.

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65. Business, professional, labor, political, and similar organizations

34,134 jobs · 4,921 business locations · NAICS 8139

• Repair and personal services
• $70,551 avg pay
• -2.0% jobs

Business, professional, labor, political, and similar organizations ranks No. 65 on this list, with 34,134 private-sector jobs at 4,921 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $70,551 a year ($1,357 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 2.0% from 2024, about 687 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.24 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are other similar organizations (except business, professional, labor, and political organizations) (20,975 jobs) and business associations (5,811 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting the interests of their members (except religious organizations, social advocacy organizations, and civic and social organizations).”

Includes: Business Associations, Professional Organizations, Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations, Political Organizations, Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations).

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66. Nondepository credit intermediation

33,624 jobs · 3,596 business locations · NAICS 5222

• Finance and insurance
• $128,558 avg pay
• -0.4% jobs

Nondepository credit intermediation ranks No. 66 on this list, with 33,624 private-sector jobs at 3,596 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $128,558 a year ($2,472 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 0.4% from 2024, about 150 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.05 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are real estate credit (12,081 jobs) and credit card issuing (6,474 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments, both public (government-sponsored enterprises) and private, primarily engaged in extending credit or lending funds raised by credit market borrowing, such as issuing commercial paper or other debt instruments or by borrowing from other financial intermediaries.”

Includes: Credit Card Issuing, Sales Financing, Consumer Lending, Real Estate Credit, International, Secondary Market, and All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation.

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67. Other financial investment activities

33,343 jobs · 9,453 business locations · NAICS 5239

• Finance and insurance
• $281,067 avg pay
• +5.1% jobs

Other financial investment activities ranks No. 67 on this list, with 33,343 private-sector jobs at 9,453 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $281,067 a year ($5,405 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 5.1% from 2024, about 1,624 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.85 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are portfolio management and investment advice (26,104 jobs) and miscellaneous financial investment activities (4,316 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) acting as principals in buying or selling financial contracts (except investment bankers, securities dealers, and commodity contracts dealers); (2) acting as agents (i.e., brokers) (except securities brokerages and commodity contracts brokerages) in buying or selling financial contracts; or (3) providing other investment services (except securities and commodity exchanges), such as portfolio management; investment advice; and trust, fiduciary, and custody services.”

Includes: Miscellaneous Intermediation, Portfolio Management and Investment Advice, Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities, Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities.

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68. Furniture and home furnishings retailers

32,952 jobs · 4,025 business locations · NAICS 4491

• Retail
• $57,980 avg pay
• -4.4% jobs

Furniture and home furnishings retailers ranks No. 68 on this list, with 32,952 private-sector jobs at 4,025 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $57,980 a year ($1,115 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 4.4% from 2024, about 1,524 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.31 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are furniture retailers (17,028 jobs) and all other home furnishings retailers (9,599 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new furniture and home furnishings.”

Includes: Furniture Retailers, Floor Covering Retailers, Window Treatment Retailers, All Other Home Furnishings Retailers.

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69. Support activities for air transportation

32,733 jobs · 1,111 business locations · NAICS 4881

• Transportation and warehousing
• $63,083 avg pay
• +2.3% jobs

Support activities for air transportation ranks No. 69 on this list, with 32,733 private-sector jobs at 1,111 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $63,083 a year ($1,213 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 2.3% from 2024, about 742 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.90 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are other support activities for air transportation (16,862 jobs) and other airport operations (15,546 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing services to the air transportation industry.”

Includes: Air Traffic Control, Other Airport Operations, Other Support Activities for Air Transportation.

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70. Securities and commodity contracts intermediation and brokerage

31,070 jobs · 3,256 business locations · NAICS 5231

• Finance and insurance
• $309,535 avg pay
• +1.2% jobs

Securities and commodity contracts intermediation and brokerage ranks No. 70 on this list, with 31,070 private-sector jobs at 3,256 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $309,535 a year ($5,953 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 1.2% from 2024, about 382 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.02 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are investment banking and securities intermediation (29,336 jobs) and commodity contracts intermediation (1,734 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in putting capital at risk in the process of underwriting securities issues or in making markets for securities and commodities; and those acting as agents and/or brokers between buyers and sellers of securities and commodities.”

Includes: Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation, Commodity Contracts Intermediation.

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71. Scientific research and development services

30,704 jobs · 3,174 business locations · NAICS 5417

• Professional and technical services
• $145,839 avg pay
• +2.6% jobs

Scientific research and development services ranks No. 71 on this list, with 30,704 private-sector jobs at 3,174 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $145,839 a year ($2,805 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 2.6% from 2024, about 785 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.52 times the national share, so this industry is a smaller part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (19,808 jobs) and research and development in biotechnology (except nanobiotechnology) (5,852 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments engaged in conducting original investigation undertaken on a systematic basis to gain new knowledge (research) and/or the application of research findings or other scientific knowledge for the creation of new or significantly improved products or processes (experimental development).”

Includes: Research and Development in Nanotechnology, Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities.

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72. Software publishers

30,065 jobs · 6,624 business locations · NAICS 5132

• Information and tech
• $178,010 avg pay
• +1.3% jobs

Software publishers ranks No. 72 on this list, with 30,065 private-sector jobs at 6,624 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $178,010 a year ($3,423 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 1.3% from 2024, about 372 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.73 times the national share, so this industry is a smaller part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide.

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in software publishing.”

Includes: Software Publishers.

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73. Other schools and instruction

29,763 jobs · 4,842 business locations · NAICS 6116

• Education
• $34,616 avg pay
• +4.3% jobs

Other schools and instruction ranks No. 73 on this list, with 29,763 private-sector jobs at 4,842 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $34,616 a year ($666 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 4.3% from 2024, about 1,227 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.87 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are sports and recreation instruction (11,191 jobs) and exam preparation and tutoring (6,692 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering or providing instruction (except academic schools, colleges, and universities; business, computer, and management instruction; and technical and trade instruction).”

Includes: Fine Arts Schools, Sports and Recreation Instruction, Language Schools, Exam Preparation and Tutoring, Automobile Driving Schools, All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction.

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74. Electronics and appliance retailers

29,564 jobs · 3,330 business locations · NAICS 4492

• Retail
• $66,829 avg pay
• -4.3% jobs

Electronics and appliance retailers ranks No. 74 on this list, with 29,564 private-sector jobs at 3,330 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $66,829 a year ($1,285 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 4.3% from 2024, about 1,328 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.24 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide.

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) retailing an array of new household-type appliances and consumer-type electronic products, such as televisions, computers, electronic tablets, and cameras; (2) specializing in retailing a single line of new consumer-type electronic products; (3) retailing these new products in combination with repair and support services; (4) retailing new prepackaged or downloadable computer software (without publishing); and/or (5) retailing prerecorded audio and video media, such as downloadable digital music and video files (without production or publishing), CDs, and DVDs.”

Includes: Electronics and Appliance Retailers.

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75. Medical and diagnostic laboratories

28,618 jobs · 2,253 business locations · NAICS 6215

• Health care and social help
• $79,565 avg pay
• +0.9% jobs

Medical and diagnostic laboratories ranks No. 75 on this list, with 28,618 private-sector jobs at 2,253 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $79,565 a year ($1,530 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 0.9% from 2024, about 253 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.44 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are medical laboratories (16,251 jobs) and diagnostic imaging centers (12,367 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments known as medical and diagnostic laboratories primarily engaged in providing analytic or diagnostic services, including body fluid analysis and diagnostic imaging, generally to the medical profession or to the patient on referral from a health practitioner.”

Includes: Medical Laboratories, Diagnostic Imaging Centers.

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76. Computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting, and related services

28,540 jobs · 3,263 business locations · NAICS 5182

• Information and tech
• $160,238 avg pay
• -4.1% jobs

Computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting, and related services ranks No. 76 on this list, with 28,540 private-sector jobs at 3,263 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $160,238 a year ($3,082 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 4.1% from 2024, about 1,211 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.93 times the national share, close to the national average.

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing computing infrastructure, data processing services, Web hosting services (except software publishing), and related services, including streaming support services (except streaming distribution services).”

Includes: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services.

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77. Advertising, public relations, and related services

28,330 jobs · 5,676 business locations · NAICS 5418

• Professional and technical services
• $96,046 avg pay
• +1.0% jobs

Advertising, public relations, and related services ranks No. 77 on this list, with 28,330 private-sector jobs at 5,676 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $96,046 a year ($1,847 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 1.0% from 2024, about 290 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.93 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are advertising agencies (10,311 jobs) and other services related to advertising (7,303 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in advertising, public relations, and related services, such as media buying, independent media representation, indoor and outdoor display advertising, direct mail advertising, advertising material distribution services, and other services related to advertising.”

Includes: Advertising Agencies, Public Relations Agencies, Media Buying Agencies, Media Representatives, Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising, Direct Mail Advertising, Advertising Material Distribution Services, Other Services Related to Advertising.

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78. Sporting goods, hobby, and musical instrument retailers

28,041 jobs · 3,297 business locations · NAICS 4591

• Retail
• $33,715 avg pay
• -7.8% jobs

Sporting goods, hobby, and musical instrument retailers ranks No. 78 on this list, with 28,041 private-sector jobs at 3,297 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $33,715 a year ($648 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 7.8% from 2024, about 2,373 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.92 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are sporting goods retailers (17,847 jobs) and hobby, toy, and game retailers (7,562 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new sporting goods, toys, games, hobby supplies, sewing supplies, needlework accessories, and musical instruments.”

Includes: Sporting Goods Retailers, Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers, Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Retailers, Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers.

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79. Travel arrangement and reservation services

27,961 jobs · 2,524 business locations · NAICS 5615

• Business support and staffing
• $85,485 avg pay
• -0.3% jobs

Travel arrangement and reservation services ranks No. 79 on this list, with 27,961 private-sector jobs at 2,524 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $85,485 a year ($1,644 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 0.3% from 2024, about 89 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 2.37 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide.

Includes: Tour Operators, Convention and Visitors Bureaus, All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services.

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80. Highway, street, and bridge construction

27,565 jobs · 812 business locations · NAICS 2373

• Construction
• $78,520 avg pay
• +3.5% jobs

Highway, street, and bridge construction ranks No. 80 on this list, with 27,565 private-sector jobs at 812 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $78,520 a year ($1,510 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 3.5% from 2024, about 921 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.13 times the national share, close to the national average.

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of highways (including elevated), streets, roads, airport runways, public sidewalks, or bridges.”

Includes: Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction.

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81. Drinking places (alcoholic beverages)

26,069 jobs · 2,031 business locations · NAICS 7224

• Hotels and restaurants
• $34,555 avg pay
• -1.4% jobs

Drinking places (alcoholic beverages) ranks No. 81 on this list, with 26,069 private-sector jobs at 2,031 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $34,555 a year ($665 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 1.4% from 2024, about 358 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.00 times the national share, close to the national average.

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments known as bars, taverns, nightclubs, or drinking places primarily engaged in preparing and serving alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption.”

Includes: Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages).

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82. Greenhouse, nursery, and floriculture production

25,756 jobs · 1,216 business locations · NAICS 1114

• Farming
• $43,181 avg pay
• -2.7% jobs

Greenhouse, nursery, and floriculture production ranks No. 82 on this list, with 25,756 private-sector jobs at 1,216 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $43,181 a year ($830 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 2.7% from 2024, about 716 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 2.39 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are nursery and tree production (17,488 jobs) and floriculture production (7,473 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in growing crops of any kind under cover and/or growing nursery stock and flowers. "Under cover" is generally defined as greenhouses, cold frames, cloth houses, and lath houses.”

Includes: Mushroom Production, Other Food Crops Grown Under Cover, Nursery and Tree Production, Floriculture Production.

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83. Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers

25,126 jobs · 3,461 business locations · NAICS 4249

• Wholesale trade
• $76,229 avg pay
• +2.7% jobs

Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers ranks No. 83 on this list, with 25,126 private-sector jobs at 3,461 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $76,229 a year ($1,466 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 2.7% from 2024, about 666 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.23 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are flower, nursery stock, and florists' supplies merchant wholesalers (9,232 jobs) and other miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers (7,900 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of nondurable goods, such as farm supplies; books, periodicals, and newspapers; flowers; nursery stock; paints; varnishes; tobacco and tobacco products; and other miscellaneous nondurable goods, such as cut Christmas trees and pet supplies.”

Includes: Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, Book, Periodical, and Newspaper Merchant Wholesalers, Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, Tobacco Product and Electronic Cigarette Merchant Wholesalers, Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers.

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84. Residential intellectual and developmental disability, mental health, and substance abuse facilities

25,050 jobs · 911 business locations · NAICS 6232

• Health care and social help
• $50,907 avg pay
• +1.1% jobs

Residential intellectual and developmental disability, mental health, and substance abuse facilities ranks No. 84 on this list, with 25,050 private-sector jobs at 911 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $50,907 a year ($979 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 1.1% from 2024, about 276 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.57 times the national share, so this industry is a smaller part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are residential mental health and substance abuse facilities (16,020 jobs) and residential intellectual and developmental disability facilities (9,030 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing residential care (but not licensed hospital care) to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness, or substance abuse problems.”

Includes: Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities, Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities.

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85. Household appliances and electrical and electronic goods merchant wholesalers

24,611 jobs · 2,896 business locations · NAICS 4236

• Wholesale trade
• $126,121 avg pay
• -0.2% jobs

Household appliances and electrical and electronic goods merchant wholesalers ranks No. 85 on this list, with 24,611 private-sector jobs at 2,896 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $126,121 a year ($2,425 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 0.2% from 2024, about 54 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.03 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and related equipment merchant wholesalers (13,860 jobs) and other electronic parts and equipment merchant wholesalers (8,552 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and related equipment; household appliances, electric housewares, and consumer electronics; and other electronic parts and equipment.”

Includes: Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers, Household Appliances, Electric Housewares, and Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers, Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers.

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86. Wholesale trade agents and brokers

24,059 jobs · 5,081 business locations · NAICS 4251

• Wholesale trade
• $116,033 avg pay
• -3.2% jobs

Wholesale trade agents and brokers ranks No. 86 on this list, with 24,059 private-sector jobs at 5,081 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $116,033 a year ($2,231 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 3.2% from 2024, about 795 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.85 times the national share, close to the national average.

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises wholesale trade agents and brokers acting on behalf of buyers or sellers in the wholesale distribution of goods, including those that use the Internet or other electronic means to bring together buyers and sellers.”

Includes: Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers.

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87. Architectural and structural metals manufacturing

23,531 jobs · 1,243 business locations · NAICS 3323

• Manufacturing
• $68,287 avg pay
• -2.1% jobs

Architectural and structural metals manufacturing ranks No. 87 on this list, with 23,531 private-sector jobs at 1,243 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $68,287 a year ($1,313 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 2.1% from 2024, about 493 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.89 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are metal window and door manufacturing (7,368 jobs) and sheet metal work manufacturing (5,171 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing one or more of the following: (1) prefabricated metal buildings, panels, and sections; (2) structural metal products; (3) metal plate work products; (4) metal framed windows (i.e., typically using purchased glass) and metal doors; (5) sheet metal work; and (6) ornamental and architectural metal products.”

Includes: Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing, Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing, Plate Work Manufacturing, Metal Window and Door Manufacturing, Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing, Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing.

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88. Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing

23,244 jobs · 1,329 business locations · NAICS 3391

• Manufacturing
• $100,284 avg pay
• -0.6% jobs

Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing ranks No. 88 on this list, with 23,244 private-sector jobs at 1,329 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $100,284 a year ($1,929 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 0.6% from 2024, about 140 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.12 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are surgical and medical instrument manufacturing (9,426 jobs) and surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing (5,624 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing medical equipment and supplies.”

Includes: Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing, Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing, Dental Laboratories.

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89. Specialized freight trucking

23,134 jobs · 2,455 business locations · NAICS 4842

• Transportation and warehousing
• $65,460 avg pay
• +1.0% jobs

Specialized freight trucking ranks No. 89 on this list, with 23,134 private-sector jobs at 2,455 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $65,460 a year ($1,259 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 1.0% from 2024, about 231 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.82 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are specialized freight (except used goods) trucking, local (7,973 jobs) and used household and office goods moving (7,680 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing local or long-distance specialized freight trucking.”

Includes: Used Household and Office Goods Moving, Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local, Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance.

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90. Activities related to credit intermediation

22,889 jobs · 2,792 business locations · NAICS 5223

• Finance and insurance
• $126,360 avg pay
• -1.6% jobs

Activities related to credit intermediation ranks No. 90 on this list, with 22,889 private-sector jobs at 2,792 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $126,360 a year ($2,430 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 1.6% from 2024, about 374 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.28 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are financial transactions processing, reserve, and clearinghouse activities (11,193 jobs) and mortgage and nonmortgage loan brokers (6,883 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in facilitating credit intermediation by performing activities, such as arranging loans by bringing borrowers and lenders together and clearing checks and credit card transactions.”

Includes: Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers, Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities, Other Activities Related to Credit Intermediation.

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91. Miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers

22,727 jobs · 4,276 business locations · NAICS 4239

• Wholesale trade
• $82,045 avg pay
• +4.5% jobs

Miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers ranks No. 91 on this list, with 22,727 private-sector jobs at 4,276 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $82,045 a year ($1,578 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 4.5% from 2024, about 979 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.13 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are other miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers (7,697 jobs) and sporting and recreational goods and supplies merchant wholesalers (5,760 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of sporting, recreational, toy, hobby, and jewelry goods and supplies, and precious stones and metals.”

Includes: Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, Toy and Hobby Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers, Jewelry, Watch, Precious Stone, and Precious Metal Merchant Wholesalers, Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers.

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92. Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers

21,530 jobs · 1,939 business locations · NAICS 4237

• Wholesale trade
• $104,999 avg pay
• +1.1% jobs

Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers ranks No. 92 on this list, with 21,530 private-sector jobs at 1,939 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $104,999 a year ($2,019 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 1.1% from 2024, about 230 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.07 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are plumbing and heating equipment and supplies (hydronics) merchant wholesalers (8,140 jobs) and warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers (7,732 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of hardware; plumbing and heating equipment and supplies (hydronics); warm air heating and air-conditioning equipment and supplies; and refrigeration equipment and supplies.”

Includes: Hardware Merchant Wholesalers, Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers, Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.

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93. Freight transportation arrangement

20,878 jobs · 2,444 business locations · NAICS 4885

• Transportation and warehousing
• $78,379 avg pay
• -1.1% jobs

Freight transportation arrangement ranks No. 93 on this list, with 20,878 private-sector jobs at 2,444 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $78,379 a year ($1,507 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 1.1% from 2024, about 235 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.26 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide.

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in arranging transportation of freight between shippers and carriers.”

Includes: Freight Transportation Arrangement.

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94. Drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers

20,713 jobs · 1,264 business locations · NAICS 4242

• Wholesale trade
• $173,892 avg pay
• -1.5% jobs

Drugs and druggists' sundries merchant wholesalers ranks No. 94 on this list, with 20,713 private-sector jobs at 1,264 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $173,892 a year ($3,344 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 1.5% from 2024, about 308 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.25 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide.

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of biological and medical products; botanical drugs and herbs; and pharmaceutical products intended for internal and/or external consumption in such forms as ampoules, tablets, capsules, vials, ointments, powders, solutions, and suspensions.”

Includes: Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers.

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95. Navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing

20,516 jobs · 874 business locations · NAICS 3345

• Manufacturing
• $120,894 avg pay
• -2.5% jobs

Navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing ranks No. 95 on this list, with 20,516 private-sector jobs at 874 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $120,894 a year ($2,325 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 2.5% from 2024, about 527 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.79 times the national share, so this industry is a smaller part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing (13,578 jobs) and electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus manufacturing (1,852 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments.”

Includes: Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use, Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables, Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing.

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96. Other ambulatory health care services

20,387 jobs · 1,703 business locations · NAICS 6219

• Health care and social help
• $73,704 avg pay
• +1.2% jobs

Other ambulatory health care services ranks No. 96 on this list, with 20,387 private-sector jobs at 1,703 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $73,704 a year ($1,417 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 1.2% from 2024, about 232 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 0.88 times the national share, close to the national average. The biggest parts in Florida are all other miscellaneous ambulatory health care services (8,069 jobs) and blood and organ banks (6,650 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing ambulatory health care services (except offices of physicians, dentists, and other health practitioners; outpatient care centers; medical laboratories and diagnostic imaging centers; and home health care providers).”

Includes: Ambulance Services, Blood and Organ Banks, All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services.

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97. Spectator sports

20,386 jobs · 1,040 business locations · NAICS 7112

• Arts, entertainment and recreation
• $192,359 avg pay
• +5.9% jobs

Spectator sports ranks No. 97 on this list, with 20,386 private-sector jobs at 1,040 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $192,359 a year ($3,699 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 5.9% from 2024, about 1,142 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.87 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are sports teams and clubs (13,402 jobs) and racetracks (4,486 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises (1) sports teams or clubs primarily participating in live sporting events before a paying audience; (2) establishments primarily engaged in operating racetracks without casinos; (3) independent athletes engaged in participating in live sporting or racing events before a paying audience; (4) owners of racing participants, such as cars, dogs, and horses, primarily engaged in entering them in racing events or other spectator sports events; and (5) establishments, such as sports trainers, primarily engaged in providing specialized services to support participants in sports events or competitions.”

Includes: Sports Teams and Clubs, Racetracks, Other Spectator Sports.

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98. Lumber and other construction materials merchant wholesalers

20,178 jobs · 2,029 business locations · NAICS 4233

• Wholesale trade
• $89,521 avg pay
• -0.4% jobs

Lumber and other construction materials merchant wholesalers ranks No. 98 on this list, with 20,178 private-sector jobs at 2,029 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $89,521 a year ($1,722 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs fell 0.4% from 2024, about 84 fewer jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.20 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are lumber, plywood, millwork, and wood panel merchant wholesalers (7,269 jobs) and brick, stone, and related construction material merchant wholesalers (5,922 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of lumber, plywood, millwork, and wood panels; brick, stone, and related construction materials; roofing, siding, and insulation materials; and other construction materials, including manufactured homes (i.e., mobile homes) and/or prefabricated buildings.”

Includes: Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers, Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers, Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers, Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers.

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99. Specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

20,159 jobs · 454 business locations · NAICS 6223

• Health care and social help
• $70,154 avg pay
• +2.7% jobs

Specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals ranks No. 99 on this list, with 20,159 private-sector jobs at 454 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $70,154 a year ($1,349 a week), below Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 2.7% from 2024, about 531 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 1.14 times the national share, close to the national average.

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments known and licensed as specialty hospitals primarily engaged in providing diagnostic and medical treatment to inpatients with a specific type of disease or medical condition (except psychiatric or substance abuse).”

Includes: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals.

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100. Deep sea, coastal, and great lakes water transportation

19,912 jobs · 267 business locations · NAICS 4831

• Transportation and warehousing
• $130,067 avg pay
• +6.4% jobs

Deep sea, coastal, and great lakes water transportation ranks No. 100 on this list, with 19,912 private-sector jobs at 267 business locations in Florida in 2025. Average pay was $130,067 a year ($2,501 a week), above Florida's all-industry average of $72,772. Jobs grew 6.4% from 2024, about 1,198 more jobs. Florida's share of these jobs is 7.67 times the national share, so this industry is a bigger part of Florida's economy than it is nationwide. The biggest parts in Florida are deep sea passenger transportation (13,669 jobs) and deep sea freight transportation (3,876 jobs).

What it is (US Census Bureau definition): “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing deep sea, coastal, Great Lakes, and St.”

Includes: Deep Sea Freight Transportation, Deep Sea Passenger Transportation, Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation, Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation.

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