Study shows increase in jobs, wages in Northwest Florida

NORTHWEST FLORIDA (WKRG) — A newly released study is showing an increase in jobs and wages in Northwest Florida.

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According to a news release from Florida’s Great Northwest, its Labor Supply and Demand Analysis gave an in-depth look into the job market in the area.

In Northwest Florida, over 42,000 jobs have been added. This represents an 8.7% increase in growth, with the national average being 5.9%. Additionally, the number of jobs in priority industry sectors grew by 12%.

Average wages in the 13-county region rose by nearly 19%, the study found.

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“This analysis is truly transformative for the story we are able to tell,” said Jennifer Conoley, President and CEO of Florida’s Great Northwest. “It demonstrates why Northwest Florida is a workforce solution, giving our partners a consistent, powerful message to share.”

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