10 Fastest Growing Jobs In Florida

Florida is, and has been since its founding, a state in change. We’re growing, we’re progressing, we’re constantly on the move, it seems, financially, industrially, technologically, and of course, in the work force.

Some jobs that were popular fifty or sixty years ago are unheard of these days. Jobs that will be popular in fifty or sixty years — we may not even be able to guess.

But today, what we can guess are which jobs are going to be the most beneficial in one year, or even a few. Because we’ve crunched the data, and we’ve come up with a list of the fastest growing jobs in Florida.

Here are the top 10 fastest growing jobs in Florida, and below, we’ll show you the top 100:

Okay, so really–this is pretty cool. Who would have thought, even twenty years ago, that statisticianss and reinforcing iron and rebar workerss would be so in demand?

Not only does this mean we’re progressing in some important areas, but it also means you might just be able to snag yourself a more secure job.

We’ll get to the details of said jobs in a moment. First, here’s how we came up with this list.

How we determined the fastest growing jobs in Florida

Every couple of years each state’s Department of Labor works in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics to compile projections for job growth by occupation. The government last completed this research in 2014 with projections going out until 2024.

Because this is America and the government never makes it easy, we had to gather the data from all the states individually to develop a master database.

We then identified the occupations in Florida that are projected to have at least 1,000 workers in 2024 so that the jobs will still be relevant. This left us with data for 450 occupations in Florida.

Next, we ranked every occupation based on job growth, from 1 to 450.

At the end of the day, the data showed that statisticianss will be the fastest growing job in Florida.

Why the fastest growing jobs in Florida matter

Sure, it’s certainly interesting to see what sort of trends jobs will take over the next decade, because jobs are a great way to see what direction Florida is heading.

But aside from being merely ‘interesting,’ it’s also good to note which jobs will be more secure, and more readily available now and in the coming years. If you’re looking for something that will last–take a look at this list.

From statisticianss to reinforcing iron and rebar workerss, these jobs aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

And now, here’s a look at the 100 fastest growing jobs in the Sunshine State.

Detailed List Of The Fastest Growing Jobs In Florida

Rank	Job Title	Growth %	Average Wage	Jobs in 2024
1	Statistician	159.8%	$69,180	1,310
2	Rod Buster	153.2%	$39,530	1,210
3	Nurse Practitioner	146.6%	$95,650	12,040
4	Miner	146.1%	$35,960	5,580
5	Pipe Insulator	145.6%	$37,990	2,010
6	Physician Assistant	144.9%	$103,200	7,330
7	Cement Mason	143.2%	$34,320	15,380
8	Physical Therapist Assistant	140.2%	$62,730	6,070
9	Occupational Therapy Assistant	140.0%	$61,670	2,310
10	Mechanical Installer	139.8%	$38,060	1,160
11	Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	139.7%	$62,650	6,580
12	Roofer	139.0%	$32,510	23,850
13	Web Developer	137.4%	$62,320	12,170
14	Helper	137.2%	$28,770	2,360
15	Parking Lot Attendant	136.9%	$20,350	21,590
16	Interpreter And Translator	136.9%	$42,170	3,490
17	Animal Care Technician	136.3%	$23,930	18,000
18	Physical Therapy Aide	135.7%	$25,860	3,080
19	Biomedical Engineer	135.5%	$77,000	1,030
20	Music Therapist	135.3%	$62,920	2,030
21	Home Health Aid	135.3%	$23,410	34,930
22	Veterinary Technician	135.2%	$31,800	11,280
23	Operations Analyst	134.8%	$64,750	8,450
24	Construction Worker	134.6%	$29,120	87,970
25	Cardiovascular Technician	134.5%	$50,240	5,610
26	Physical Therapist	134.3%	$86,520	16,130
27	Insulation Installer	133.8%	$35,150	2,140
28	Business Analyst	133.7%	$82,830	26,530
29	Ophthalmic Technician	133.5%	$36,400	4,460
30	Hvac Technician	133.4%	$40,660	36,950
31	Medical Assistant	133.2%	$31,080	60,420
32	Equipment Operator	133.1%	$33,280	3,460
33	Foreman	133.0%	$59,830	51,670
34	Marketing Internship	132.7%	$64,070	29,660
35	Information Security Analyst	132.6%	$84,440	5,040
36	Taxi Driver	132.4%	$23,970	16,540
37	Cost Estimator	132.3%	$59,760	17,400
38	Electrician	132.2%	$44,310	44,760
39	Drywall Sander	132.0%	$31,960	7,710
40	Personal Care Assistant	131.7%	$22,460	31,100
41	Phlebotomist	131.5%	$30,100	9,480
42	Radiation Therapist	130.7%	$97,710	1,660
43	Industrial Mechanic	130.6%	$48,370	15,500
44	Software Developer	130.5%	$88,300	40,090
45	Operator	130.5%	$38,040	18,580
46	Optician	130.4%	$37,620	6,940
47	Scientist	130.4%	$87,430	1,500
48	Community Health Representative	130.0%	$35,810	2,950
49	Painter	129.7%	$32,290	35,720
50	Occupational Therapist	129.5%	$84,150	7,500
51	Tile Installer	129.5%	$31,870	10,060
52	Medical Laboratory Technician	129.1%	$38,080	7,770
53	Psychotherapist	129.0%	$91,920	2,580
54	Carpenter	129.0%	$39,190	67,210
55	Massage Therapist	128.9%	$43,310	17,970
56	X-Ray Technician	128.9%	$40,340	11,240
57	Forensic Scientist	128.8%	$47,740	1,970
58	Technical Writer	128.7%	$63,460	2,780
59	Computer Numerical Controller Machinist	128.5%	$36,530	2,120
60	Clinical Psychology Internship	128.4%	$74,670	4,880
61	Sheet Metal Mechanic	128.4%	$38,440	9,370
62	Plumber	128.3%	$40,690	28,600
63	Electrical Drafter	128.3%	$50,360	1,270
64	Crane Operator	128.2%	$49,530	2,910
65	Marriage And Family Therapist	128.0%	$48,140	3,340
66	Management Consultant	127.8%	$80,010	63,990
67	Speech-Language Pathology Internship	127.8%	$78,740	9,760
68	Instructor	127.7%	$37,020	23,590
69	Production Operator	127.7%	$26,280	8,580
70	Glazier	127.6%	$34,540	4,570
71	Iron Worker	127.6%	$41,710	4,710
72	Video Editor	127.6%	$45,950	2,220
73	Cut Off Saw Operator	127.2%	$27,790	1,310
74	Coordinator	127.2%	$48,440	1,920
75	Mental Health Counselor	127.1%	$44,490	5,630
76	Security Technician	126.8%	$42,070	7,670
77	Medical Receptionist	126.8%	$31,610	24,480
78	Architect	126.6%	$85,190	6,510
79	Guest Lecturer	126.2%	$23,740	13,090
80	Meeting Planner	126.2%	$46,260	8,670
81	Surgical Technician	126.2%	$42,350	8,250
82	Audio Visual Technician	126.0%	$40,760	5,620
83	Civil Engineer	126.0%	$86,520	18,930
84	Billing Specialist	125.9%	$34,790	41,560
85	Substance Abuse Counselor	125.7%	$46,010	6,010
86	Arborist	125.7%	$30,410	3,520
87	Environmental Engineer	125.6%	$71,240	3,680
88	Interior Designer	125.5%	$49,090	7,080
89	Emergency Medical Technician	125.5%	$31,750	11,920
90	Sterile Processing Technician	125.3%	$30,160	5,350
91	Registered Nurse	125.3%	$64,630	207,930
92	Excavator	125.2%	$38,150	3,230
93	Detailer	125.2%	$23,400	29,410
94	Information Technology Manager	125.1%	$136,560	13,210
95	Crew Member	125.1%	$20,050	276,070
96	Construction Inspector	125.0%	$57,880	8,340
97	Credit Counselor	124.8%	$44,510	4,120
98	Medical Director	124.8%	$118,540	15,180
99	Construction Manager	124.8%	$94,550	34,500
100	Marketing Manager	124.8%	$121,920	9,110

If you’re interested, you can read more about the Florida job scene here:

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Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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