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 $63,670 or $30.61 per hour.
• If you are looking for employees, CareerSource Research Coast offers employers a variety of services, many 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.