Florida Moves Up in Manufacturing – Now Ranked #10!
Florida has officially surpassed Georgia to become #10 in the nation for manufacturing employment, marking another step forward toward our Florida 2030 Blueprint goal of being a Top 5 state for manufacturing jobs by 2030. Currently, Florida has:
- 421,400 manufacturing jobs in Florida – an increase of 3,100 over the last year (+0.7%).
- 5,600 more manufacturing jobs than Georgia (#11).
- 29,700 jobs away from North Carolina (#9).
- 142,900 jobs away from Illinois (#5).
This momentum is a testament to Florida’s thriving manufacturing sector and the innovation happening across the state. One way the Florida Chamber is showcasing these successes is through our Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition, celebrating the incredible products built right here.
Learn more about the Coolest Thing Made in Florida and nominate a Florida-made product.
As we work toward being a Top 5 state for manufacturing jobs—a goal being championed by Florida 2030 goal leader, FloridaMakes, we encourage manufacturers, economic development leaders, and industry champions to continue driving growth, supporting workforce development, and showcasing Florida-made innovation.
Mark your calendar to join us for the 2025 Florida Transportation, Growth & Infrastructure Solution Summit on December 3 in Orlando as we dive deeper into the impact of the manufacturing sector and other key industries that are growing and sustaining Florida.
Together, we’re securing Florida’s future by strengthening our manufacturing industry and positioning the state as a national leader.
These economic insights are made possible by the investment of the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Community Development Partnership Council. To learn how you can get involved in the research and efforts aimed at securing Florida’s future, please reach out to Dr. Keith Richard at krichard@flchamber.com.
