Florida Career & Training Directory
Explore 218 careers with Florida-specific salary data, licensing requirements, and 13 accredited schools.
Top Careers in Florida
Florida's Tourism, Healthcare, and Construction Economy Drives Strong Career Demand
Florida's economy rests on three interconnected pillars: tourism and hospitality centered on Orlando, Miami, and Tampa; a massive and growing healthcare system serving one of the oldest state populations in America; and relentless residential and commercial construction fueled by one of the fastest migration rates in the country. Aerospace remains significant along the Space Coast. Financial services and international trade cluster in Miami. Wages run 5–8% below national medians in many roles, but low state income tax boosts take-home pay substantially.
Registered Nurse
- Median Salary
- $73,200/yr
- Job Growth
- +6.7% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2–4 years (ADN or BSN)
HVAC Technician
- Median Salary
- $54,600/yr
- Job Growth
- +9.5% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 6 months–2 years (certificate)
Electrician
- Median Salary
- $58,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +10.9% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4–5 years (apprenticeship)
Physical Therapist
- Median Salary
- $89,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +16.3% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 3-year doctoral program (DPT)
Construction Manager
- Median Salary
- $97,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +7.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4-year bachelor's degree
Medical Assistant
- Median Salary
- $38,200/yr
- Job Growth
- +14.2% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 1-year certificate
Salary figures based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024/2025. Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032. State figures reflect Florida-specific wage data; individual employer pay varies.
Airline Pilot (Career Track) / Flight Student
DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cloud Technician / Cloud Engineer
Construction Manager / Superintendent
Database Administrator (DBA)
Schools in Florida
Polk State College
One of Florida's top-rated community colleges for allied health. Near-perfect licensure pass rates across all programs. ...
Miami Dade College
Florida's largest college (~160K students). Broadest allied health program array in South Florida. Multiple campuses acr...
Broward College
One of FL's largest state colleges serving Broward County. Comprehensive allied health and trades programs....
Hillsborough Community College (HCC)
Major Tampa Bay area college with extensive allied health and trades programs. Multiple campus locations across Hillsbor...
About Florida's Job Market
The Sunshine State's economy supports a strong demand for trained vocational professionals across healthcare, construction, technology, and transportation. The state's growing population drives steady openings for allied health workers, skilled tradespeople, and tech professionals.