Located in:
- II. Strategic Elements
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include a Strategic Planning Elements section that analyzes the State’s current economic environment and identifies the State’s overall vision for its workforce development system. The required elements in this section allow the State to develop data-driven goals for preparing an educated and skilled workforce and to identify successful strategies for aligning workforce development programs to support economic growth. Unless otherwise noted, all Strategic Planning Elements apply to Combined State Plan partner programs included in the plan as well as to core programs.
- a. Economic, Workforce, and Workforce Development Activities Analysis
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an analysis of the economic conditions, economic development strategies, and labor market in which the State’s workforce system and programs will operate.
- a. Economic, Workforce, and Workforce Development Activities Analysis
II. a. 1. A. Economic Analysis
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include an analysis of the economic conditions and trends in the State, including sub-State regions and any specific economic areas identified by the State. This must include—
i. Existing Demand Industry Sectors and Occupations
Provide an analysis of the industries and occupations for which there is existing demand.
ii. Emerging Demand Industry Sectors and Occupations
Provide an analysis of the industries and occupations for which demand is emerging.
iii. Employers’ Employment Needs
With regard to the industry sectors and occupations identified in (A)(i) and (ii), provide an assessment of the employment needs of employers, including a description of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required, including credentials and licenses.
Current Narrative:
II. STRATEGIC ELEMENTS
(a) Economic, Workforce and Workforce Development Activities Analysis
(1) Economic and Workforce Analysis
(A) Economic Analysis
This section discusses Florida’s industry and organizational profile and other economic indicators. Industry is the type of activity at a person’s place of work, while occupation is the kind of work a person does to earn a living. Occupations cut across industries. For example, maids and housekeeping cleaners are found in accommodation and food service industries, healthcare and social assistance, and administrative and support services.
(i) Existing Demand Industry Sectors and Occupations
Existing Demand Industry Sectors
An industry super sector is an aggregated grouping of employers that produce and provide similar goods and services- a collection of similar industries. An industry group is a group of employers that produces similar goods or provides similar types of services.
Nonagricultural Employment by Industry
As of September 2019, super sector industries with the most demand were all services-producing industries, with Trade, Transportation and Utilities generating the most demand (1,810,800 jobs), followed by Professional and Business Services (1,422,500 jobs), Education and Health Services (1,372,900 jobs) and Leisure and Hospitality (1,265,400 jobs). Financial Activities (+3.3 percent) and Construction (+2.9 percent) were the fastest-growing major industries over the year.
As of October 2019, the national annual growth rates (seasonally adjusted) in Construction (+2.0 percent), Manufacturing (+0.4 percent), Trade, Transportation and Utilities (+0.5 percent), Information (-0.4 percent), Financial Activities (+1.3 percent), Professional and Business Services (+1.9 percent), Other Services (+1.3 percent) and Government (+0.7 percent) were less than the expansion rates for Florida.
In September 2019, Florida (+2.5 percent) had the strongest over-the-year growth rate in total nonagricultural employment among the 10 most populous states, ahead of Texas (+2.4 percent). Among all states, Florida ranked fourth in over-the-year growth rate behind Nevada (+3.2 percent), Idaho (+3.1%) and Washington (+2.7% percent).
Figure 2.01
Nonagricultural Employment in Florida, Seasonally Adjusted
| Industry Title | September 2019 | August 2019 | September 2018 | Over the Month Change Level | Over the Month Change % | Over the Year Change Level | Over the Year Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nonagricultural Employment | 9,052,700 | 9,041,600 | 8,828,000 | 11,100 | 0.1 | 224,700 | 2.5 |
| Total Private | 7,925,600 | 7,916,900 | 7,710,600 | 8,700 | 0.1 | 215,000 | 2.8 |
| Goods Producing | 954,900 | 955,800 | 926,300 | -900 | -0.1 | 28,600 | 3.1 |
| Service Producing | 8,097,800 | 8,085,800 | 7,901,700 | 12,000 | 0.1 | 196,100 | 2.5 |
| Private Service Providing | 6,970,700 | 6,961,100 | 6,784,300 | 9,600 | 0.1 | 186,400 | 2.7 |
| Mining, Logging, and Construction | 573,600 | 572,300 | 552,700 | 1,300 | 0.2 | 20,900 | 3.8 |
| Construction | 567,700 | 566,200 | 551,500 | 1,500 | 0.3 | 16,200 | 2.9 |
| Manufacturing | 381,300 | 383,500 | 373,600 | -2,200 | -0.6 | 7,700 | 2.1 |
| Durable Goods | 258,900 | 260,000 | 255,200 | -1,100 | -0.4 | 3,700 | 1.4 |
| Nondurable Goods | 122,400 | 123,500 | 118,400 | -1,100 | -0.9 | 4,000 | 3.4 |
| Trade, Transportation, and Utilities | 1,810,800 | 1,808,400 | 1,790,400 | 2,400 | 0.1 | 20,400 | 1.1 |
| Wholesale Trade | 354,100 | 353,600 | 347,800 | 500 | 0.1 | 6,300 | 1.8 |
| Retail Trade | 1,141,300 | 1,139,800 | 1,135,400 | 1,500 | 0.1 | 5,900 | 0.5 |
| Transportation, Warehousing, Utilities | 315,400 | 315,000 | 307,200 | 400 | 0.1 | 8,200 | 2.7 |
| Information | 137,000 | 135,900 | 139,100 | 1,100 | 0.8 | -2,100 | -1.5 |
| Financial Activities | 596,800 | 595,600 | 577,700 | 1,200 | 0.2 | 19,100 | 3.3 |
| Finance and Insurance | 393,600 | 393,900 | 387,900 | -300 | -0.1 | 5,700 | 1.5 |
| Real Estate, Rental, and Leasing | 203,200 | 201,700 | 189,800 | 1,500 | 0.7 | 13,400 | 7.1 |
| Professional and Business Services | 1,422,500 | 1,421,900 | 1,373,300 | 600 | * | 49,200 | 3.6 |
| Professional and Technical Services | 605,500 | 604,700 | 575,400 | 800 | 0.1 | 30,100 | 5.2 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 110,300 | 110,200 | 108,800 | 100 | 0.1 | 1,500 | 1.4 |
| Administrative and Waste Services | 706,700 | 707,000 | 689,100 | -300 | * | 17,600 | 2.6 |
| Education and Health Services | 1,372,900 | 1,372,300 | 1,313,300 | 600 | * | 59,600 | 4.5 |
| Educational Services | 179,300 | 179,200 | 169,400 | 100 | 0.1 | 9,900 | 5.8 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,193,600 | 1,193,100 | 1,143,900 | 500 | * | 49,700 | 4.3 |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 1,265,400 | 1,264,100 | 1,235,100 | 1,300 | 0.1 | 30,300 | 2.5 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 244,300 | 244,500 | 235,200 | -200 | -0.1 | 9,100 | 3.9 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 1,021,100 | 1,019,600 | 999,900 | 1,500 | 0.1 | 21,200 | 2.1 |
| Other Services | 365,300 | 362,900 | 355,400 | 2,400 | 0.7 | 9,900 | 2.8 |
| Total Government | 1,127,100 | 1,124,700 | 1,117,400 | 2,400 | 0.2 | 9,700 | 0.9 |
| Federal Government | 144,300 | 144,300 | 139,600 | 0 | 0.0 | 4,700 | 3.4 |
| State Government | 258,200 | 257,500 | 259,100 | 700 | 0.3 | -900 | -0.3 |
| Local Government | 724,600 | 722,900 | 718,700 | 1,700 | 0.2 | 5,900 | 0.8 |
Source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics, Current Employment Statistics, October 2019.
Industry Detail
The Industry Detail section shows employment in the industry super sectors over time. The analyses show impacts of recessions over each industry and current trends. Recessions are indicated by gray bars in the graphs below. The calculations in this section are all seasonally adjusted.
Construction
Florida experienced large declines in Construction employment from 2006 to 2011 due to the bursting of the housing bubble. Construction employment peaked in April 2006 at 691,700 jobs and is currently at 567,700 jobs (a decrease of 124,200 jobs). At the low point during this decline, Construction employment was 334,000 (June 2011). Since June 2011, 233,700 jobs in the industry have been recovered.
As noted, Construction employment in September 2019 was 567,700. The over-the-year change in September 2019 (+16,200 jobs, +2.9 percent from 2018) was 45,300 less when compared to the over-the-year change in September 2018 (+61,500 jobs, +12.6 percent from 2017). The number of jobs in this sector has been trending upward over the past seven years.
Figure 2.02
Florida Construction Employment, Seasonally Adjusted
Manufacturing
Manufacturing in Florida is heavily dependent on construction and several subsectors of the industry lost jobs due to the decline in housing activity. From 2003 to 2006, Manufacturing employment began to ramp up until the housing bubble burst. During the recession, there was a rapid decrease in Manufacturing employment until 2010. Since the low in March 2010 (308,000 employed), 73,000 jobs in the industry have been recovered.
In September 2019, the employment was 381,300. The over-the-year change in September 2019 (+7,700 jobs, +2.1 percent) was 7,900 lower when compared to September 2018 (+15,600, +4.4 percent). The number of jobs in this sector has been trending upward over the past seven years.
Figure 2.03
Florida Manufacturing Employment, Seasonally Adjusted
Trade, Transportation and Utilities
This industry is heavily dependent on tourism and the general economic vitality of the state’s economy. The industry is currently above its previous peak in employment.
In September 2019, employment was 1,810,800. The over-the-year change in September 2019 (+20,400 jobs, +1.1 percent) was 56,500 less when compared to September 2018 (+76,900, +4.5 percent). The number of jobs in this sector has been trending upward over the past seven years.
Figure 2.04
Florida Trade, Transportation and Utilities Employment, Seasonally Adjusted
Information
Florida experienced large declines in information employment from 2001 to 2004 due to the bursting of the tech bubble and from 2007 to 2010 due to the bursting of the housing bubble. Industry employment has remained steady since the trough of the Great Recession and is currently 4,100 jobs greater than the August 2012 low of 132,900.
In September 2019, employment was 137,000. The over-the-year change in September 2019 (-2,100 jobs, -1.5 percent) was 4,600 lower when compared to September 2018 (+2,500, 1.8 percent). The number of jobs in this sector has remained constant over the past five years.
Figure 2.05
Florida Information Employment, Seasonally Adjusted
Financial Activities
Financial activities employment in Florida previously peaked at 558,000 jobs in May 2006 and experienced a rapid decline until reaching 476,000 employed in April 2010. Since the low, 129,300 jobs in the industry have been recovered and it is currently above its previous peak in employment.
In September 2019, employment was 596,800. The over-the-year change in September 2019 (+19,100 jobs, +3.3 percent) was 4,700 more when compared to September 2018 (+14,400, +2.6 percent). The number of jobs in this sector has been trending upward over the past seven years.
Figure 2.06
Florida Financial Activities Employment, Seasonally Adjusted
Professional and Business Services
Employment in Florida’s professional and business services industry experienced a rapid decline during the Great Recession, bottoming out at 987,400 jobs in August 2009. Currently, industry employment is above its previous peak.
In September 2019, the employment was 1,422,500. The over-the-year change in September 2019 (+49,200 jobs, +3.6 percent) was 18,900 less when compared to September 2018 (+68,100, +5.2 percent). The number of jobs in this sector has been trending upward over the past seven years.
Figure 2.07
Florida Professional and Business Services Employment, Seasonally Adjusted
Education and Health Services
Florida did not experience a decline in Education and Health Services employment during the recent recession. However, the rate of job growth did slow down during the recession.
In September 2019, employment was 1,372,900. The over-the-year change in September 2019 (+59,600 jobs, +4.5 percent) was 12,500 more when compared to September 2018 (+47,100, +3.7 percent). The number of jobs in this sector has been trending upward for over two decades.
Figure 2.08
Florida Education and Health Services Employment (Seasonally Adjusted)
Leisure and Hospitality
Leisure and hospitality employment in Florida experienced a large decrease during the Great Recession, reaching 915,100 employed in December 2009. Currently, industry employment is above its previous peak.
In September 2019, the employment was 1,265,400. The over-the-year change in September 2019 (+30,300 jobs, +2.5 percent) was 40,300 less when compared to September 2018 (+70,600, +6.1 percent). The number of jobs in this sector has been trending upward over the past seven years.
Figure 2.09
Florida Leisure and Hospitality Employment (Seasonally Adjusted)
Other Services
The Other Services sector comprises establishments engaged in providing services not specifically provided for elsewhere in the industry classification system. Examples range from automotive repair and maintenance to environment, conservation and wildlife organizations. Other services employment in Florida experienced large declines from 2007 to around 2009. Industry employment is currently above its previous peak.
In September 2019, employment was 365,300. The over-the-year change in September 2019 (+9,900 jobs, +2.8 percent) was 4,800 less when compared to September 2018 (+14,700, +4.3 percent). The number of jobs in this sector has been trending upward over the past seven years.
Figure 2.10
Florida Other Services Employment Seasonally Adjusted
Government
Florida experienced declines in government employment from 2008 to 2012. In September 2019, employment was 1,127,100. The over-the-year change in September 2019 (+9,700 jobs, +0.9 percent) was 4,600 less when compared to September 2018 (+14,300, +1.3 percent). The number of jobs in this sector has increased over the past three years.
Figure 2.11
Florida Government Employment (Seasonally Adjusted)
Florida’s recovery from the Great Recession is strong. Most of the major industry sectors have returned to growth patterns in evidence before the recession and many of these have higher rates of growth compared to the previous major expansion. While construction has not returned to the previous peak number of jobs, current growth rates (September 2019, + 2.9 percent from 2018) are healthy. There are no indicators of overbuilding or bubbles in the current housing market. Higher-paying industry sectors are experiencing healthy and sustainable expansion: manufacturing (+2.1 percent); professional and business services (+3.6 percent); and financial activities (+3.3 percent).
Emerging Demand Industries
The emerging industry groups were chosen from among the four-digit North American Industry Classification System industries with the fastest projected growth rates over the next eight years for industries with less than the average employment level. Notably, healthcare and social service industries occupied four of the five top positions on the lists of emerging industries and occupied eight of the top 20.
Figure 2.12
Top Emerging Industries
| Code | Title | 2019 Employment | 2027 Employment | 2019-27 Total Change | 2019-27 Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6219 | Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | 15,914 | 18,996 | 3,082 | 19.37% |
| 4539 | Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers | 29,337 | 34,454 | 5,117 | 17.44% |
| 5239 | Other Financial Investment Activities | 20,220 | 23,682 | 3,462 | 17.12% |
| 6117 | Educational Support Services | 7,462 | 8,730 | 1,268 | 16.99% |
| 5112 | Software Publishers | 17,365 | 20,311 | 2,946 | 16.97% |
| 5417 | Scientific Research and Development Services | 19,277 | 22,442 | 3,165 | 16.42% |
| 6116 | Other Schools and Instruction | 21,596 | 25,045 | 3,449 | 15.97% |
| 4881 | Support Activities for Air Transport | 27,508 | 31,835 | 4,327 | 15.73% |
| 6223 | Other Hospitals | 15,762 | 18,216 | 2,454 | 15.57% |
| 7113 | Performing Arts and Sports Promoters | 10,488 | 11,987 | 1,499 | 14.29% |
| 5174 | Satellite Telecommunications | 693 | 791 | 98 | 14.14% |
| 6215 | Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | 24,406 | 27,828 | 3,422 | 14.02% |
| 6242 | Emergency and Other Relief Services | 8,196 | 9,329 | 1,133 | 13.82% |
| 6112 | Junior Colleges | 5,517 | 6,229 | 712 | 12.91% |
| 3254 | Pharmaceutical & Medicine Manufacturing | 6,893 | 7,724 | 831 | 12.06% |
| 5223 | Activities Related to Credit Intermediation | 25,193 | 28,050 | 2,857 | 11.34% |
| 4922 | Local Messengers and Local Delivery | 7,017 | 7,811 | 794 | 11.32% |
| 4851 | Urban Transit Systems | 2,499 | 2,780 | 281 | 11.24% |
| 3313 | Alumina and Aluminum Production | 1,220 | 1,353 | 133 | 10.90% |
| 5152 | Cable and Other Subscription Programming | 2,186 | 2,422 | 236 | 10.80% |
Source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics, December 2019.
(i) Occupations
Occupational Groups
Occupational groups are the most aggregated level of occupations according to the Standard Occupational Classification and Coding Structure.
The three largest occupational groups in Florida are Office and Administrative Support occupations, with 1,600,310 jobs (16.6 percent of total jobs), sales and related (1,201,019 jobs, 12.4 percent) and food preparation and serving (969,949 jobs, 10.1 percent) occupations. The last two groups are important to Florida tourism. There are two major groups where job requirements do not require more than a high school education: building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations and construction and extraction occupations. Some jobs within the protective service occupations, food preparation and serving-related occupations and production occupations may require a post-secondary non-degree.
Figure 2.13
Percent Distribution of Employment by Major Occupational Group
Florida 2019
| Occupational Group Code | Occupational Group Name | Florida Employment | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110000 | Management | 423,843 | 4.39% |
| 130000 | Business and Financial Operations | 524,491 | 5.43% |
| 150000 | Computer and Mathematical | 225,967 | 2.34% |
| 170000 | Architecture and Engineering | 118,862 | 1.23% |
| 190000 | Life, Physical, and Social Science | 44,042 | 0.46% |
| 210000 | Community and Social Services | 114,867 | 1.19% |
| 230000 | Legal | 101,239 | 1.05% |
| 250000 | Education, Training, and Library | 460,230 | 4.77% |
| 270000 | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 153,266 | 1.59% |
| 290000 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 584,926 | 6.06% |
| 310000 | Healthcare Support | 265,487 | 2.75% |
| 330000 | Protective Service | 251,780 | 2.61% |
| 350000 | Food Preparation and Serving Related | 969,949 | 10.05% |
| 370000 | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 408,051 | 4.23% |
| 390000 | Personal Care and Service | 315,567 | 3.27% |
| 410000 | Sales and Related | 1,201,019 | 12.44% |
| 430000 | Office and Administrative Support | 1,600,310 | 16.57% |
| 450000 | Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 50,527 | 0.52% |
| 470000 | Construction and Extraction | 519,679 | 5.38% |
| 490000 | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 406,022 | 4.21% |
| 510000 | Production | 339,300 | 3.51% |
| 530000 | Transportation and Material Moving | 575,821 | 5.96% |
Source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics, December 2019.
Occupational Groups by Local Workforce Development Area
Local area employment by major occupational group is displayed in the following tables. Occupational variation results from the diversity of economic focus and industry mix of Florida’s geographic areas. For example, LWDA 2 (Okaloosa and Walton Counties) has the highest share of Food Preparation and Serving-Related occupations (14.2%). LWDA 3 (Holmes, Washington, Jackson, Calhoun and Liberty Counties) has the highest share of any local area for community and social services (3%), legal occupations (7.5%), Arts, Design, Entertainment and Sports (5.80%), Healthcare Support (7.0%), Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance (9.3%), Personal Care and Service occupations (11.6%), and Installation and Maintenance occupations (6.8%). LWDA 5 (Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla Counties) has the largest share of business and financial operations occupations of any local area (10.5%). LWDA 6 (Jefferson, Madison, Taylor, Hamilton, Suwannee and Lafayette Counties) has the largest share of Production (9.6%) and Management occupations (11.2%). LWDA 7 (Columbia, Gilchrist, Union and Dixie Counties) has the largest share of Protective Services (7.9%) of any other local area.
The following tables show the percent distribution of employment by major occupational group for all workforce local areas in Florida grouped by geography.
For a graphic depicting each LWDA, please refer to section VI(a)(1)(A).
Figure 2.14
Percent Distribution by Major Occupational Group
Local Workforce Development Areas 1-7
| Occupational Group Code | Occupational Group Name | Florida | LWDA 1 | LWDA 2 | LWDA 3 | LWDA 4 | LWDA 5 | LWDA 6 | LWDA 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110000 | Management | 4.4% | 3.9% | 4.6% | 9.4% | 3.6% | 4.6% | 11.2% | 7.1% |
| 130000 | Business and Financial Operations | 5.4% | 4.4% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 4.7% | 10.5% | 2.1% | 2.7% |
| 150000 | Computer and Mathematical | 2.3% | 1.7% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 1.4% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| 170000 | Architecture and Engineering | 1.2% | 1.1% | 3.0% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| 190000 | Life, Physical | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 210000 | Community and Social Service | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 3.0% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| 230000 | Legal | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 7.5% | 0.5% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 250000 | Education, Training, and Library | 4.8% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 5.5% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| 270000 | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 5.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| 290000 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 6.1% | 7.1% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 7.6% |
| 310000 | Healthcare Support | 2.7% | 3.0% | 1.8% | 7.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 330000 | Protective Service | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| 350000 | Food Preparation and Serving Related | 10.0% | 11.0% | 14.2% | 3.7% | 12.0% | 8.6% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| 370000 | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 4.2% | 3.9% | 4.2% | 9.3% | 4.0% | 3.4% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| 390000 | Personal Care and Service | 3.3% | 2.9% | 3.0% | 11.6% | 2.1% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| 410000 | Sales and Related | 12.4% | 11.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% | 12.2% | 9.4% | 8.8% | 10.8% |
| 430000 | Office and Administrative Support | 16.6% | 18.4% | 13.9% | 5.8% | 16.1% | 14.9% | 12.2% | 13.8% |
| 450000 | Farming, Fishing | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 4.3% | 2.0% |
| 470000 | Construction and Extraction | 5.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 6.8% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| 490000 | Installation, Maintenance | 4.2% | 4.4% | 5.5% | 6.8% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
| 510000 | Production | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 9.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 530000 | Transportation and Material Moving | 6.0% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 5.0% | 3.8% | 7.1% | 7.3% |
Source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics, December 2019.
LWDA 9 (Alachua and Bradford Counties) has the highest share of Education, Training and Library (12.7%) and Healthcare Practitioners and Technical (10.5%) occupations. LWDA 11 (Flagler and Volusia Counties) has the highest share of Sales and Related occupations (14.6%) of all local areas. LWDA 13 (Brevard County) has the greatest share of Computer and Mathematical (4.7%) and Architecture and Engineering (4.4%) occupations. LWDA 15 (Hillsborough County) has the greatest share of office and administrative support occupations (19.1%) of any other local area.
Figure 2.15
Percent Distribution by Major Occupational Group
Local Workforce Development Areas 8-16
| Occupational Group Code | Occupational Group Name | Florida | LWDA 8 | LWDA 9 | LWDA 10 | LWDA 11 | LWDA 12 | LWDA 13 | LWDA 14 | LWDA 15 | LWDA 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110000 | Management | 4.4% | 4.1% | 4.2% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 4.4% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
| 130000 | Business and Financial Operations | 5.4% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 6.4% | 7.0% | 3.9% |
| 150000 | Computer and Mathematical | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 3.7% | 1.4% |
| 170000 | Architecture and Engineering | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| 190000 | Life, Physical | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| 210000 | Community and Social Service | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| 230000 | Legal | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 250000 | Education, Training, and Library | 4.8% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 5.3% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| 270000 | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| 290000 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 6.1% | 6.2% | 10.5% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 6.5% | 7.0% | 5.9% | 7.5% |
| 310000 | Healthcare Support | 2.7% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 3.6% |
| 330000 | Protective Service | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| 350000 | Food Preparation and Serving Related | 10.0% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 9.6% | 12.3% | 11.6% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 8.3% | 11.8% |
| 370000 | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 4.2% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 4.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 390000 | Personal Care and Service | 3.3% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 3.7% |
| 410000 | Sales and Related | 12.4% | 11.3% | 9.3% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 12.9% | 10.9% | 11.5% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| 430000 | Office and Administrative Support | 16.6% | 17.5% | 13.1% | 15.2% | 15.1% | 15.7% | 15.4% | 17.9% | 19.1% | 15.3% |
| 450000 | Farming, Fishing | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| 470000 | Construction and Extraction | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 4.8% | 6.2% |
| 490000 | Installation, Maintenance | 4.2% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 510000 | Production | 3.5% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 4.6% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| 530000 | Transportation and Material Moving | 6.0% | 7.6% | 4.4% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
Source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics, December 2019.
LWDA 17 (Polk County) has a greater share of Transportation and Material Moving occupations than other local areas (9.9). LWDA 19 (Hardee, Highlands and DeSoto Counties) had the highest share of Farming and Fishing (6.3%) occupations when compared to other local areas. LWDA 24 (Collier, Lee, Hendry, Charlotte and Glades Counties) had the highest share of Construction and Extraction occupations (9.5%) of any local areas.
Figure 2.16
Percent Distribution by Major Occupational Group
Local Workforce Development Areas 17-24
| Occupational Group Code | Occupational Group Name | Florida | LWDA 17 | LWDA 18 | LWDA 19 | LWDA 20 | LWDA 21 | LWDA 22 | LWDA 23 | LWDA 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110000 | Management | 4.4% | 4.2% | 4.1% | 7.9% | 3.8% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 4.4% | 4.0% |
| 130000 | Business and Financial Operations | 5.4% | 4.1% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 3.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 3.5% |
| 150000 | Computer and Mathematical | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
| 170000 | Architecture and Engineering | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| 190000 | Life, Physical | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| 210000 | Community and Social Service | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| 230000 | Legal | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| 250000 | Education, Training, and Library | 4.8% | 5.0% | 3.8% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 3.9% |
| 270000 | Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| 290000 | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 6.1% | 5.4% | 6.3% | 5.8% | 7.0% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 310000 | Healthcare Support | 2.7% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 3.4% | 3.3% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| 330000 | Protective Service | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% | 2.1% |
| 350000 | Food Preparation and Serving Related | 10.0% | 8.4% | 11.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% | 10.5% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| 370000 | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 4.2% | 3.9% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| 390000 | Personal Care and Service | 3.3% | 2.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| 410000 | Sales and Related | 12.4% | 13.0% | 13.4% | 10.7% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 13.6% | 12.7% | 13.6% |
| 430000 | Office and Administrative Support | 16.6% | 16.2% | 15.5% | 14.9% | 14.6% | 16.1% | 18.1% | 17.6% | 14.3% |
| 450000 | Farming, Fishing | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| 470000 | Construction and Extraction | 5.4% | 5.6% | 7.2% | 5.2% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 4.1% | 9.5% |
| 490000 | Installation, Maintenance | 4.2% | 5.0% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| 510000 | Production | 3.5% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| 530000 | Transportation and Material Moving | 6.0% | 9.9% | 4.5% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% | 5.0% |
Source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics, December 2019.
Detailed Occupations
This section discusses trends of detailed occupations based on the Standard Occupational Classification and Coding Structure.
Existing Demand Occupations
Existing demand occupations are occupations that have the highest number of projected total job openings. Starting with the release of the 2017-2025 projections, job openings will be calculated using the new Separations Method. Total job openings reflect (1) job openings resulting from employment growth, (2) job openings resulting from workers permanently exiting an occupation and (3) job openings resulting from workers transferring to other occupations. In most occupations, replacement needs provide many more job openings than employment growth does.
Existing demand occupations tend to be occupations that serve the most basic societal needs. The most common existing demand occupations in the U.S. labor market are low-skill, hourly wage occupations with high turnover. Florida follows the national pattern, with common existing demand occupations in the state, including Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Retail Salespersons, Waiters and Waitresses, and Cashiers.
The top five existing demand occupations for Florida statewide are related to customer service and hospitality. Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, including Fast Food is the top existing demand occupation, with 431,996 projected total job openings between 2019 and 2027. Some healthcare occupations, such as Registered Nurses and Nursing Assistants, have a relatively high turnover rate and will experience employment growth because of the increasing demand for healthcare services, driven by population growth and aging, expanding insurance coverage and technological change. Registered Nurses are the only top existing demand occupations that requires a degree beyond high school, based on criteria from the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics.
The following table displays the top 15 existing demand occupations (based on 2019-2027 total job openings) for Florida statewide.
Figure 2.17
Top 15 Existing Demand Occupations
| Rank | Code | Occupation | 2019 Employment | 2027 Employment | 2019-27 Level change | 2019-27 Percent Change | Total Job Openings | 2018 Median Hourly Wage | 2018 Entry Wage | 2018 Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35-3021 | Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food | 244,484 | 289,520 | 45,036 | 18.4 | 431,996 | 9.42 | 9.07 | 14.79 |
| 2 | 41-2031 | Retail Salespersons | 348,956 | 369,725 | 20,769 | 6.0 | 430,906 | 11.02 | 8.89 | 10.78 |
| 3 | 35-3031 | Waiters and Waitresses | 231,995 | 257,738 | 25,743 | 11.1 | 392,905 | 9.43 | 8.86 | 14.41 |
| 4 | 41-2011 | Cashiers | 246,664 | 250,565 | 3,901 | 1.6 | 372,884 | 9.94 | 8.94 | 11.3 |
| 5 | 43-4051 | Customer Service Representatives | 252,558 | 271,320 | 18,762 | 7.4 | 283,090 | 15.03 | 11.29 | 18.68 |
| 6 | 53-7062 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 142,780 | 156,492 | 13,712 | 9.6 | 175,367 | 12.64 | 10.2 | 18.64 |
| 7 | 43-9061 | Office Clerks, General | 181,526 | 185,769 | 4,243 | 2.3 | 174,462 | 14.41 | 10.07 | 16.14 |
| 8 | 43-6014 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 202,065 | 198,807 | -3,258 | -1.6 | 167,145 | 16.13 | 11.48 | 19.56 |
| 9 | 37-2011 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 135,713 | 152,601 | 16,888 | 12.4 | 164,516 | 11.12 | 9.33 | 13.69 |
| 10 | 43-5081 | Stock Clerks and Order Fillers | 141,279 | 151,824 | 10,545 | 7.5 | 158,082 | 11.80 | 9.93 | 14.32 |
| 11 | 35-2014 | Cooks, Restaurant | 108,481 | 124,741 | 16,260 | 15.0 | 145,549 | 12.96 | 10.49 | 14.76 |
| 12 | 37-3011 | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 116,409 | 131,886 | 15,477 | 13.3 | 132,802 | 12.43 | 10.25 | 14.79 |
| 13 | 37-2012 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 102,308 | 114,017 | 11,709 | 11.4 | 124,154 | 10.69 | 9.26 | 12.17 |
| 14 | 29-1141 | Registered Nurses | 198,145 | 225,537 | 27,392 | 13.8 | 112,755 | 30.96 | 24.34 | 35.58 |
| 15 | 43-4171 | Receptionists and Information Clerks | 90,960 | 100,896 | 9,936 | 10.9 | 108,588 | 13.58 | 14.07 | 26.2 |
Source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics, December 2019.
Emerging Occupations
Emerging occupations consist of (1) new occupations in the workforce and (2) traditional occupations with requisite knowledge, skills and abilities that are currently evolving in response to altered market conditions, new technology and societal changes. Some of the factors that cause occupations to emerge are changing technology, laws, demographics and business practices. In Florida, the fastest growing among the emerging occupations are solar photovoltaic installers, physician assistants, and statisticians.
The most common industry sectors for emerging occupations are healthcare and professional services, due to ongoing advances in medical technology; life, physical and environmental sciences; engineering, mathematics and computer sciences; and psychology and the social sciences. The growth in healthcare sector emerging occupations reflects an increasing demand for medical services due to population aging, expanding medical insurance coverage and technological innovation.
According to education levels required for each job from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, five of the top 20 emerging occupations require an associate degree (Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Respiratory Therapists, and Veterinary Technologists and Technicians), four require a bachelor’s degree (Information Security Analysts, Operations Research Analysts, Actuaries, and Athletic Trainers), five require a master’s degree (Physician Assistants, Statisticians, Nurse Practitioners, Mathematicians, and Genetic Counselors), and two require a doctoral degree (Health Specialties Teachers and Nursing Instructors and Teachers).
The following table shows the top 20 emerging occupations for Florida statewide. This list is based on 2019-2027 projections of percent job growth for occupations with less than the average employment level.
Figure 2.18
Top 20 Emerging Occupations
| Rank | Code | Occupation | 2019 Employment | 2027 Employment | 2019-27 Level change | 2019-27 Percent Change | Main Industry Sector Linkage (NAICS Level 3) | 2018 Median Hourly Wage | 2018 Entry Wage | 2018 Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47-2231 | Solar Photovoltaic Installers | 1,135 | 1,823 | 688 | 60.6 | Construction | 17.27 | 14.14 | 20.81 |
| 2 | 29-1071 | Physician Assistants | 5,842 | 7,879 | 2,037 | 34.9 | Education and Health Services | 50.20 | 33.31 | 59.74 |
| 3 | 15-2041 | Statisticians | 996 | 1,334 | 338 | 33.9 | Professional and Business Services | 38.76 | 23.96 | 47.13 |
| 4 | 29-1171 | Nurse Practitioners | 9,842 | 12,885 | 3,043 | 30.9 | Education and Health Services | 46.76 | 35.26 | 55.28 |
| 5 | 15-1122 | Information Security Analysts | 5,311 | 6,738 | 1,427 | 26.9 | Professional and Business Services | 42.86 | 22.61 | 33.15 |
| 6 | 25-1071 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 11,384 | 14,208 | 2,824 | 24.8 | Education and Health Services | 61,085.00 | 27.96 | 52.33 |
| 7 | 31-2021 | Physical Therapist Assistants | 5,692 | 7,045 | 1,353 | 23.8 | Education and Health Services | 29.55 | 16.18 | 31.38 |
| 8 | 25-1072 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,994 | 3,684 | 690 | 23.0 | Education and Health Services | - | 22.67 | 32.9 |
| 9 | 15-2031 | Operations Research Analysts | 6,905 | 8,489 | 1,584 | 22.9 | Government | 32.33 | 22.73 | 41.79 |
| 10 | 15-2021 | Mathematicians | 127 | 156 | 29 | 22.8 | Government | 44.38 | 10.84 | 14.16 |
| 11 | 31-2011 | Occupational Therapy Assistants | 2,297 | 2,799 | 502 | 21.9 | Education and Health Services | 29.75 | 24.44 | 35.25 |
| 12 | 29-2032 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 6,019 | 7,320 | 1,301 | 21.6 | Education and Health Services | 31.52 | 14.68 | 29.21 |
| 13 | 47-4061 | Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators | 292 | 355 | 63 | 21.6 | Construction | 22.34 | 16.49 | 30.54 |
| 14 | 29-9092 | Genetic Counselors | 121 | 147 | 26 | 21.5 | Education and Health Services | 18.48 | 24.49 | 47.49 |
| 15 | 31-2022 | Physical Therapist Aides | 2,778 | 3,374 | 596 | 21.5 | Education and Health Services | 12.87 | 26.48 | 45.55 |
| 16 | 15-2011 | Actuaries | 579 | 702 | 123 | 21.2 | Financial Activities | 48.29 | 9.72 | 14.93 |
| 17 | 29-1126 | Respiratory Therapists | 9,727 | 11,793 | 2,066 | 21.2 | Education and Health Services | 27.72 | 11.75 | 18.12 |
| 18 | 31-9096 | Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 5,690 | 6,847 | 1,157 | 20.3 | Professional and Business Services | 12.33 | 22.76 | 30.42 |
| 19 | 29-2056 | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 9,946 | 11,966 | 2,020 | 20.3 | Professional and Business Services | 15.49 | 52.55 | 101.65 |
| 20 | 29-9091 | Athletic Trainers | 1,363 | 1,635 | 272 | 20.0 | Education and Health Services | 44,612.00 | 13.35 | 19.82 |
Source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics, December 2019.
The needs of employers with respect to knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) are provided for each occupation in the labor market by the O*NET system (see https://www.onetonline.org/).
By using the content in the O*NET database, it is possible to analyze the knowledge, skills and abilities for individual occupations, occupational groups, or targeted occupations. The following is an analysis of occupations that are emerging, have rapid growth and have numerous job openings. O*NET level and importance scores for the various KSAs were matched to the relevant occupational groups. The level and importance score were added together and standardized to a 100-point scale.
The highest KSAs for emerging occupations are knowledge of English Language, Customer & Personal Service, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Oral Comprehension and Oral Expression.
Figure 2.19
Emerging Occupations Top Knowledge Scores
Figure 2.20
Emerging Occupations
Top Skills Scores
Figure 2.21
Emerging Occupations
Top Abilities Scores
Occupational employment projections tables for all Florida geographic areas can be found on the Labor Market Statistics Website at http://floridajobs.org/labor-market-information. Tables for occupations adding the most new jobs, occupations with the fastest growth rates and declining occupations are available.
Growing Occupations
The top occupations in the state’s labor market can be represented in different ways. Below are two representations, the first showing the level of change (2019 – 2027) and the second showing percent change over the timeframe of the latest occupational projections (2019 – 2027). A compilation of knowledge, skills, and abilities across these rankings are also provided.
Occupations Gaining the Most New Jobs
The occupations gaining the most new jobs represent a mix of occupations needed by tourism-related industries, healthcare, and business administration. Combined Food Workers (45,036 new jobs), Waiters and Waitresses (25,743 new jobs) and Restaurant Cooks (16,260 new jobs) are employed in tourism-related industries. Registered Nurses (27,392 new jobs), Medical Assistants (14,369 new jobs), and Nursing Assistants (10,446 new jobs) are Healthcare occupations. Many of the top occupations with the most new jobs are used by many different industries. These include Janitors and Cleaners (16,888 new jobs), Accountants and Auditors (10,775 new jobs), and Receptionists and Information Clerks (9,936 new jobs).
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, five of the top 20 occupations that will gain the most new jobs from 2019 to 2027 require employees to have a bachelor’s degree or higher: Registered Nurses, Accountants and Auditors, Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, and Management Analysts.
Figure 2.22
Occupations Gaining the Most New Jobs in Florida
| Rank | Code | Occupation | 2019 Employment | 2027 Employment | 2019-27 Level Change | 2019-27 Percent Growth | Total Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35-3021 | Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food | 244,484 | 289,520 | 45,036 | 18.4 | 431,996 |
| 2 | 29-1141 | Registered Nurses | 198,145 | 225,537 | 27,392 | 13.8 | 112,755 |
| 3 | 35-3031 | Waiters and Waitresses | 231,995 | 257,738 | 25,743 | 11.1 | 392,905 |
| 4 | 41-2031 | Retail Salespersons | 348,956 | 369,725 | 20,769 | 6.0 | 430,906 |
| 5 | 43-4051 | Customer Service Representatives | 252,558 | 271,320 | 18,762 | 7.4 | 283,090 |
| 6 | 37-2011 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 135,713 | 152,601 | 16,888 | 12.4 | 164,516 |
| 7 | 35-2014 | Cooks, Restaurant | 108,481 | 124,741 | 16,260 | 15.0 | 145,549 |
| 8 | 37-3011 | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 116,409 | 131,886 | 15,477 | 13.3 | 132,802 |
| 9 | 31-9092 | Medical Assistants | 56,389 | 70,758 | 14,369 | 25.5 | 67,928 |
| 10 | 53-7062 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 142,780 | 156,492 | 13,712 | 9.6 | 175,367 |
| 11 | 37-2012 | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 102,308 | 114,017 | 11,709 | 11.4 | 124,154 |
| 12 | 13-2011 | Accountants and Auditors | 91,055 | 101,830 | 10,775 | 11.8 | 77,945 |
| 13 | 43-5081 | Stock Clerks and Order Fillers | 141,279 | 151,824 | 10,545 | 7.5 | 158,082 |
| 14 | 31-1014 | Nursing Assistants | 98,029 | 108,475 | 10,446 | 10.7 | 102,373 |
| 15 | 15-1132 | Software Developers, Applications | 39,205 | 49,627 | 10,422 | 26.6 | 32,726 |
| 16 | 47-2061 | Construction Laborers | 91,481 | 101,458 | 9,977 | 10.9 | 87,770 |
| 17 | 11-1021 | General and Operations Managers | 87,368 | 97,317 | 9,949 | 11.4 | 69,329 |
| 18 | 49-9071 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 97,613 | 107,550 | 9,937 | 10.2 | 89,006 |
| 19 | 43-4171 | Receptionists and Information Clerks | 90,960 | 100,896 | 9,936 | 10.9 | 108,588 |
| 20 | 13-1111 | Management Analysts | 59,366 | 68,745 | 9,379 | 15.8 | 52,322 |
Source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics, December 2019.
The highest KSAs for occupations projected to have the most new job openings in 2027 are Customer & Personal Service, English Language, Active Listening, Speaking, Oral Comprehension and Oral Expression.
Figure 2.23
Occupations with the Most Job Openings Top Knowledge Scores
Figure 2.24
Occupations with the Most Job Openings Top Skills Scores
Figure 2.25
Occupations with the Most Job Openings Top Abilities Scores
Fastest-Growing Occupations
Only occupations with a minimum of 4,000 jobs or more in 2019 are included in the analysis below.
Twelve of the top 20 occupations ranked by percent change are in the health practitioner or healthcare support major occupational groups, while the rest have occupations in professional, scientific, and technical service industries. The fastest-growing occupation is Physician Assistant (5,842 jobs in 2019, +35 percent growth). The Medical Assistants occupation is the largest on the top 20 list with 56,389 jobs in 2019. Some occupations that fall under professional, scientific, and technical services include software developers (39,205 jobs in 2019, +26.6 percent growth), Informational Security Analysts (5,311 jobs in 2019, +26.9 percent growth), and Market Research Analysts (31,738 jobs in 2019, +22.6 percent growth).
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, five of the fastest growing occupations require bachelor’s degrees (Information Security Analysts, Software Developers, Operation Research Analysts, Marketing Research Analysts, and Financial Managers), two require master’s degrees (physicians assistants and nurse practitioners), while three require doctoral degrees (health specialties teachers, postsecondary, physical therapists and veterinarians).
Figure 2.26
Fastest Growing Occupations in Florida
| Rank | Code | Occupation | 2019 Employment | 2027 Employment | 2019-27 Level Change | 2019-27 Percent Growth | Total Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29-1071 | Physician Assistants | 5,842 | 7,879 | 2,037 | 34.9 | 4,936 |
| 2 | 29-1171 | Nurse Practitioners | 9,842 | 12,885 | 3,043 | 30.9 | 7,411 |
| 3 | 15-1122 | Information Security Analysts | 5,311 | 6,738 | 1,427 | 26.9 | 4,628 |
| 4 | 15-1132 | Software Developers, Applications | 39,205 | 49,627 | 10,422 | 26.6 | 32,726 |
| 5 | 31-1011 | Home Health Aides | 28,801 | 36,216 | 7,415 | 25.7 | 36,358 |
| 6 | 31-9092 | Medical Assistants | 56,389 | 70,758 | 14,369 | 25.5 | 67,928 |
| 7 | 25-1071 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 11,384 | 14,208 | 2,824 | 24.8 | 10,477 |
| 8 | 31-2021 | Physical Therapist Assistants | 5,692 | 7,045 | 1,353 | 23.8 | 7,341 |
| 9 | 39-9021 | Personal Care Aides | 28,262 | 34,827 | 6,565 | 23.2 | 41,878 |
| 10 | 15-2031 | Operations Research Analysts | 6,905 | 8,489 | 1,584 | 22.9 | 5,166 |
| 11 | 13-1161 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 31,738 | 38,906 | 7,168 | 22.6 | 34,061 |
| 12 | 29-2032 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 6,019 | 7,320 | 1,301 | 21.6 | 4,011 |
| 13 | 31-9011 | Massage Therapists | 14,494 | 17,574 | 3,080 | 21.3 | 16,068 |
| 14 | 29-1126 | Respiratory Therapists | 9,727 | 11,793 | 2,066 | 21.2 | 6,043 |
| 15 | 31-9096 | Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 5,690 | 6,847 | 1,157 | 20.3 | 8,742 |
| 16 | 29-2056 | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 9,946 | 11,966 | 2,020 | 20.3 | 8,751 |
| 17 | 29-1123 | Physical Therapists | 14,834 | 17,833 | 2,999 | 20.2 | 8,235 |
| 18 | 39-2021 | Nonfarm Animal Caretakers | 15,892 | 18,975 | 3,083 | 19.4 | 23,853 |
| 19 | 11-3031 | Financial Managers | 23,354 | 27,879 | 4,525 | 19.4 | 19,378 |
| 20 | 29-1131 | Veterinarians | 4,822 | 5,749 | 927 | 19.2 | 2,409 |
Source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Labor Market Statistics, December 2019.
The highest KSAs for occupations with the projected fastest-growing occupations by 2027 are Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Oral Comprehension and Oral Expression.
Figure 2.27
Rapid Growth Occupations Top Knowledge Scores
Figure 2.28
Rapid Growth Occupations Top Skills Scores
Figure 2.29
Rapid Growth Occupations Top Abilities Scores
