Tampa area ranks third in Florida for job growth

According to the most recent report from FloridaCommerce, Tampa had 12,700 more private-sector jobs in August than it did the previous year – a 0.9% increase that accounts for nearly 15% of the state’s total job gains.
According to the most recent report from FloridaCommerce, Tampa had 12,700 more private-sector jobs in August than it did the previous year – a 0.9% increase that accounts for nearly 15% of the state’s total job gains.
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The Tampa metropolitan area is the third fastest-growing job market in Florida, according to the most recent economic update from the state, with most of the job growth coming in education and health services, manufacturing, and information services. 

 

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