Labor Data

Indian River County is included in a regional labor market (within an hour’s drive time) consisting of four counties to the north and south with approximately 640,000 workers.
Historically, agriculture and tourism are the county’s largest industries. These industries are complimented by an increasing number of firms in the healthcare and professional/scientific industries along with a steady stream of light manufacturing and service sector jobs.
Relatively low labor costs and inexpensive building sites, plus the absence of a state income tax, continue to attract industry.
The county's average annual wage is $54,317 (excluding benefits) or $26.11 per hour; Florida's average wage is $55,973 or $26.91 per hour.
If you are looking for employees, CareerSource Research Coast offers employers a variety of services at no charge to the employer, including: Job Fairs, Employee Screening, and Training for new hires and existing employees. Call them at 866-482-4473.

INDUSTRY SECTORS	Number of Firms		Total Employment		2023 Average Annual Wage
	2023	2019	2023	2019
Accommodations, Food Services	319	308	5,756	5,508	$26,321
Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing	72	70	854	1,860	$44,794
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation	106	89	2,474	2,275	$42,2223
Construction	753	695	4,620	4,438	$51,587
Educational Services	58	45	2,944	2,757	$52,312
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate	1,010	555	2,840	2,488	$63,370
Health Care, Social Assistance	1,804	554	9,840	9,686	$69,625
Information Technology	131	65	400	540	$66,065
Manufacturing	166	133	2,260	2,283	$51,654
Professional, Scientific, Technical Services	912	615	2,820	2,443	$69,559
Public Administration	38	42	2,448	2,538	$60,867
Retail	638	657	8,807	8,198	$36,062
Transportation and Warehousing	106	95	1,190	1,043	$49,235
Wholesale Trade	168	161	1,262	865	$111,102
Source: FloridaCommerce, Bureau of Workforce Statistics and Economic Research, 12/2023

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Labor Data

Indian River County is included in a regional labor market (within an hour’s drive time) consisting of four counties to the north and south with approximately 640,000 workers.

Historically, agriculture and tourism are the county’s largest industries. These industries are complimented by an increasing number of firms in the healthcare and professional/scientific industries along with a steady stream of light manufacturing and service sector jobs.

Relatively low labor costs and inexpensive building sites, plus the absence of a state income tax, continue to attract industry.

The county's average annual wage is $54,317 (excluding benefits) or $26.11 per hour; Florida's average wage is $55,973 or $26.91 per hour.

If you are looking for employees, CareerSource Research Coast offers employers a variety of services at no charge to the employer, including: Job Fairs, Employee Screening, and Training for new hires and existing employees. Call them at 866-482-4473.