Miami-Dade County: Leading Employment Growth in 2024
As the year comes to a close, Miami-Dade County stands out among the 10 largest counties in the United States for experiencing the fastest employment growth. The region’s employment surged by 1.1% in 2024, outpacing the national average of 0.8%.
Key Employment Highlights
- Leisure and Hospitality: Growth of 2.7%
- Education and Health Services: Increase of 2.2%
- Construction: Gained 1.6%
Year-on-Year Growth Comparison
Miami-Dade County not only leads the current statistics, but it also demonstrated robust performance in the previous year, 2023. Here’s how Miami-Dade ranks alongside other major counties in employment growth:
| County | Yearly Growth % |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County, FL | 1.1% |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 1.0% |
| New York County, NY | 0.8% |
| Harris County, TX | 0.8% |
| Dallas County, TX | 0.6% |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 0.4% |
| King County, WA | 0.3% |
| Cook County, IL | 0.2% |
| San Diego, CA | 0.0% |
Sector-Specific Growth
The driving forces behind Miami-Dade’s employment growth are primarily in leisure and hospitality, as well as education and health services. The numeric increase translated to:
- Education and Health Services: +4,636 jobs
- Leisure and Hospitality: +4,119 jobs
- Trade and Transportation: +2,599 jobs
In contrast, sectors like information services and financial activities faced declines, shedding 441 and 361 jobs, respectively. These shifts may be attributed to factors such as the shutdown of high-profile companies like FTX and the tightening of lending activities correlated to elevated mortgage rates.
Employment Influences
The increase in job numbers across many sectors, despite some declines, raises questions about the nature of job vacancies. Insights reveal a trend toward higher-paying jobs migrating to the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area, particularly from states like New York and California.
- Job Migrations: Between 2020 and Q1 2024, 12,007 positions were transferred from New York to Miami, dramatically up from just 2,937 in the previous five years.
Wage Growth Patterns
In addition to employment growth, average weekly wages in Miami-Dade are also on the rise. Despite a contraction in specific sectors, wage increases have been notable:
- Financial Activities: Up 11.9%
- Professional and Business Services: Up 8.9%
- Information Services: Up 7.6%
The contrasting dynamics of rising wages and falling employment levels in certain sectors suggest a shift towards higher-paying job opportunities, underscoring the region’s appeal for industries such as tech and finance.
Conclusion
Miami-Dade County’s impressive 1.1% growth in employment not only demonstrates resilience in a fluctuating economic landscape but also highlights the area’s attractiveness for businesses and talent alike. With continued growth in high-wage sectors and a significant inflow of jobs from major metropolitan areas, Miami-Dade is poised for a robust future.
For more detailed insights and statistics, download the full report on Southeast Florida Employment and Wages.
Explore Further
- For information on Miami-Dade County’s impact on the broader economy, visit Miami-Dade Economic Overview
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