Florida Employment Sector Statistics (2024)
Workforce distribution by employment sector for Florida
Employment Indicators for Florida (2024)
Total Employed
10,484,998
Civilian 16+
Private For-Profit
74.8 %
Largest Sector
Self-Employed
6.5%
Entrepreneurship
Government
11.7%
Public Sector
Florida Workforce by Sector & Gender
Florida Employment Sector Breakdown
| Sector | Total Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 7,841,504 | 74.8% |
| Government | 1,226,047 | 11.7% |
| Self-Employed | 677,582 | 6.5% |
| Private Non-Profit | 717,971 | 6.8% |
Florida Gender Ratio Analysis by Employment Sector (2024)
| Sector | Male:Female Ratio |
|---|---|
| Private For-Profit | 1.21:1 |
| Government | 0.80:1 |
| Self-Employed | 1.32:1 |
Florida Employment Trends (2010–2024)
Florida Historical Employment Sector Trends
| Year | Private | Gov | Self-Emp | Non-Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 74.8% | 11.7% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| 2023 | 75.0% | 11.7% | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 2022 | 75.2% | 11.7% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | 75.4% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 2020 | 75.8% | 11.7% | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 2019 | 76.1% | 11.5% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| 2018 | 76.0% | 11.7% | 5.9% | 6.2% |
| 2017 | 75.9% | 11.9% | 5.9% | 6.2% |
| 2016 | 75.5% | 12.2% | 5.9% | 6.2% |
| 2015 | 75.2% | 12.5% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| 2014 | 74.8% | 12.9% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| 2013 | 74.4% | 13.2% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| 2012 | 74.2% | 13.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| 2011 | 74.4% | 13.3% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
| 2010 | 74.7% | 13.2% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Employment Sector FAQs for Florida
The largest employment sector in Florida is Private For-Profit, which employs 74.8% of the local workforce.
There are approximately 10,484,998 civilian workers aged 16 and over currently employed in Florida.
In the private for-profit sector, the male-to-female ratio is 1.21:1. This metric helps highlight gender participation across the most prominent industry classes.
Since 2010, the total number of workers in Florida has shown an increase, moving from 8,317,203 to 10,484,998 according to Census Bureau records.