Counties with the Highest Unemployment Rate In Florida In 2024

They say that there are fewer and fewer jobs…. In this article, I will share with you which counties have the highest unemployment rate in Florida in 2024.

The unemployment situation has definitely an issue been before and after the pandemic. Things have changed completely and although they say that we are almost back to "normal", many of us are incredulous and everyone has their own thoughts and criteria on the matter.

For many jobs, more and more employees are being laid off... and the lucky ones who stay working now have more obligations since they do the work of more than one person. Has this happened to you? Other people think that no matter how much they look for work, they can't find it anywhere. However, many others think that there are plenty of jobs available, but people don't want to work. This is either because they prefer to support themselves with help from the government or because they demand a very high salary, even for entry-level jobs. Which of these cases do you identify with?

I would love to know your point of view, tell me if you identify with any of these situations by sending me a direct message on my Instagram here –> @cristybalderrama_

According to Stacker, for February 2024, the national unemployment rate remained relatively low, at 3.9%, slightly higher than that of January. The unemployment rate in Florida for February 2024 was 3.1%, so slightly lower than the national average.

If you live in Florida, this may interest you.  Stacker made a list of the counties with the highest unemployment rates in Florida. To make this list they used information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and were classified according to their preliminary unemployment rate in January 2024.

Although the list includes 50, here I share only some of the counties with the highest unemployment in Florida in 2024. It is important to mention that the unemployment rate for each county is preliminary for January 2024. Click here to see the full list.

The job market in Tampa is very strong. It helps that we can create thousands of jobs just for tourism alone. We also have a lot of career opportunities in healthcare, technology, and education. But who are the best employers in the Tampa Bay area? Forbes recently partnered with Statista to compile their third annual list of America’s Best Employers By State. Keep scrolling to find out the best 7 employers in the Tampa Bay area.

Some of these employers don't have headquarters in Tampa, or even Florida (like NASA, Costco, Google, Microsoft, just to name a few). But they still hire remotely or have other offices in our city. But we tried to focus our list of employers that are based in the Tampa Bay area, or just outside.

The findings of the list are based on a survey conducted in October through June of 2023. It was sent out to 70,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 500 employees across all 50 states. Forbes says the participants were asked if they would recommend their employers to others, and evaluate them based on other factors including working conditions, diversity, compensation packages, potential for development, company image, and more. By the end of the survey, a total of 1,392 organizations made at least one state on the list. There were some organizations that ranked in multiple states. Check out the full list and more about their methodology here.

In the list, Forbes mentioned a recent survey from Pew Research Center that said about half of workers in the U.S. are satisfied with their job. We think the pandemic drastically changed corporate America forever. Does working remotely make a difference? We think it all depends on your job and the tasks asked of you. Kim Parker, Pew’s director of social trends research says "Most say they are highly satisfied with the human side of work—their relationships with their coworkers and supervisor. They are much less satisfied with their compensation and with the opportunities they’re given for promotion or advancement."

Sarasota Memorial Hospital was number 4 on the list of best employers in Florida. They were ranked #34 for best employers for women in 2021. Click here to see any career openings.

Moffitt is one of the leading centers of cancer research in the country. They have multiple career opportunities for nursing, IT, research, education, and opportunities for veterans and their spouses. Click here to learn more about open positions. 

We all know how much we love Publix in Florida. Almost every Floridian's teenager's first job is stocking/bagging at Publix. The company has many benefits that keeps their workers happy like paying for college tuition, good insurance options, stock options, and more. There's lots of opportunities available, even some with nice pay. Some available positions are: Customer Care & Social Media Training and Development Supervisor, Assistant to Development Manager, Fleet Refrigeration Maintenance Technician and more.

Tampa General Hospital is the region’s only center for Level l trauma and comprehensive burn care. TGH is the third-highest ranked hospital in Florida. They offer a lot of different opportunities that don't necessarily require a medical education. They are currently hiring for an accounting manager, Pilates instructor, executive assistants, and more. Click here to see current openings and to learn more about open-house interviews.

USF is a consistently growing school. They've also landed at #15 on Forbes' list of best employers for women in 2023. You can browse open positions here.

Raymond James Financial, Inc. is a holding company. The firm provides financial and investment services. Raymond James has a wealth of career opportunities in a variety of departments. Click here to see all departments and here to see available positions.

BayCare has always had glowing recommendations for healthcare, so no surprise they made the Forbes' list. They also made the list for best employers for new grads in 2023. They currently have open positions that do not require a medical education. Click here to learn more.