Manufacturing Industry

Florida’s manufacturing output (GDP) has grown tremendously in the past 9 years with a growth rate of 67.8%. This rate of growth has significantly outpaced all other leading manufacturing states. In Broward County, the value of all goods and services produced by the manufacturing industry was over $6.2 billion in 2024. Broward's manufacturing employment reached 35,841 in 2024, an 18% growth rate over the past 10 years. The manufacturing industry continues to grow in Broward County and all of South Florida.
(Source: Lighcast & FloridaCommerce)

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Manufacturing Industry In Broward County

Source: Lightcast

4,030

Establishments

35,841

Jobs in 2024

$82,342

Average Salary

Exploring Careers in This Industry

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians - Working under the direction of engineers, apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers - Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

Industrial Machinery Mechanics - Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems. May also install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to plans.

Quality Assurance Inspectors - Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications.

Injection Molding Technicians - Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.

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Connecting Employers With Talent

Find out how CareerSource Broward can assist your manufacturing business with your hiring and training needs. If your manufacturing business is in need of financial assistance for recruiting and/or employee training, contact Doug Saenz at
(954) 202-3830, ext. 3011, or by email at DSaenz@careersourcebroward.com.

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