Workforce
March 2025 Preliminary Labor Statistics as of 4/18/2025
Volusia County 268,083 |
Volusia County 257,477 |
Volusia County 10,606 |
Volusia County 4.0% |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)
The next release is scheduled on May 16, 2025 for March 2025 preliminary stats.
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- Average Employment by Major Industry
- Average Workforce Size
- Average Employment
- Average Unemployment Rate
- Private Average Annual Wage
- Regional Average Annual Wage Comparison
- Private Industry Average Wage by Super Sector
Volusia County, Florida, U.S. Unemployment Trend
Source: FloridaCommerce, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program.
Area Employment by Major Industry
For a complete overview of area employment and labor statistics, view the "Q" report here.
Average Workforce Size
Volusia County available total workforce reached record levels of approximately 271,253 in 2023 and has since reduced by 1.5% to 267,243.
Average Employment
Volusia County total employment workforce reach record levels of approximately 262,386 in 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels in 2019, and has since reduced by 2.1% to 256,985.
Average Unemployment Rate
Volusia County unemployment dropped to a average rate of 3.3% in 2023. In 2024, the average rate increased to 3.8%.
2023 Average Annual Wage
Volusia County $51,246 |
Florida $66,288 |
U.S. $72,608 |
Source: FloridaCommerce, 2023 Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages program, released February 2025.
Private Average Annual Wage
Volusia County wages are reasonable and able to support a quality of life that continues to draw people to our communities.
Regional Average Annual Wage Comparison
Volusia County wages are regionally competitive allowing businesses to attract the talent they need.
Private Industry Average Wage by Super Sector
Volusia County wages are appropriate for your business and the industry sector you compete in.