Overall unemployment rate moved up to 6.0% with the biggest shift in Government, which lost 8,100 roles, based on the most recently available information published in July 2021.

Total employment in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL market rose by 17,234 jobs in June and the unemployment rate increased compared to the prior month by 60 bps to 6.0%. The national unemployment rate increased by 60 bps over the same time to 6.1%.

  • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL unemployment rate is 9 bps below the national rate which is a positive sign.
  • Unemployment in the market is 1,250 bps below the unemployment rate in the market last year at this time, which is a positive.
  • Average wages (per hour) grew in June versus prior month by 3.5% and are up compared to last year at this time in the market.
Month over Month Unemployment Change
Year over Year Unemployment Change
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Unemployment June 2021

For key employment segments of the market, total jobs grew by 0.5% . Key sectors include:

  • Transportation & Utilities: 230,600; +1,300
  • Business Services: 215,600; +300
  • Restaurants & Hotels: 196,200; +6,300
  • Education & Healthcare: 165,700; +2,600
  • Government: 117,500; -8,100
  • Construction, Mining: 85,500; +200
  • Financial Services: 78,700; +1,400
  • Manufacturing: 48,000; +700
  • Other Jobs: 42,900; +1,600
  • IT & Development: 24,600; no change
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Unemployment by Industry June 2021