Daytona Beach’s job market witnessed a modest slowdown in December 2023, adding 1,900 jobs for a 0.8% increase. This follows a more robust 1.1% growth in November. Despite the deceleration, the unemployment rate held steady at a low 3.4%, reflecting continued labor market tightness.
Highlights:
- Leisure and hospitality, a perennial driver of Daytona Beach’s economy, added 800 jobs, boosted by the holiday season.
- Education and health services contributed 500 positions, fueled by ongoing demand for healthcare professionals and educators.
- Professional and business services saw a slight uptick of 200 jobs, indicating sustained corporate activity.
- Construction remained flat, while trade, transportation, and utilities shed 100 jobs.
Industries and Occupations on the Rise:
- Healthcare aides – +150 jobs
- Nursing assistants – +100 jobs
- Food service workers – +80 jobs
- Registered nurses – +70 jobs
- General and operations managers – +50 jobs
Industries and Occupations Facing Downturns:
- Cashiers – -100 jobs
- Retail salespersons – -50 jobs
- Truck drivers – -40 jobs
- Construction laborers – -30 jobs
- Waiters and waitresses – -20 jobs
Year-over-Year Comparison:
Compared to December 2022, Daytona Beach’s job market added 8,400 positions, representing a healthy 3.7% growth rate. This surpasses the national average of 2.2%, highlighting Daytona Beach’s resilience and attractive business environment.
Month-over-Month Comparison:
December’s job growth marked a slight deceleration from November’s 2,400 new positions. However, the overall trend remains positive, indicating a stable and expanding labor market.
Future Outlook:
While economic uncertainties persist on the national level, Daytona Beach’s tourism-driven economy is expected to hold steady in the coming months. Continued investments in healthcare infrastructure and educational institutions, coupled with the city’s growing technology sector, suggest sustained job growth opportunities.
10 Growing Occupations in Daytona Beach (December 2023):
- Healthcare aides
- Nursing assistants
- Home health aides
- General and operations managers
- Registered nurses
- Customer service representatives
- Physical therapists
- Elementary school teachers
- Construction laborers
- Software developers
10 Companies Hiring Now in Daytona Beach:
- AdventHealth Daytona Beach
- Brown & Condon
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Halifax Health
- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Daytona Beach
- International Speedway Corporation
- Keiser University
- Marriott Daytona Beach Oceanfront
- NASCAR
- Volusia County School Board
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