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June 2026 Preliminary Labor Statistics as of 7/17/2026

Volusia County
Workforce Size

267,205

Volusia County
Employed

253,172

Volusia County 
Unemployed

14,033

Volusia County
Unemployment Rate

5.3%

Source: FloridaCommerce, Bureau of Workforce Statistics and Economic Research, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)

The July 2026 labor data preliminary stats release is 8/21/2026. 

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Volusia County, Florida, U.S. Unemployment Trend

The chart shows the unemployment rate trend for Volusia County, Florida, and the US from January 2020 to present. After the impact of COVID and an initial rate of 15.1%, Volusia County's unemployment rate had a steady decrease throughout 2021 and 2022. The rate remained relatively steady averaging 3.3% in 2023, 3.8% in 2024, and 4.6% in 2025 for Volusia County. The rate as of June 2026 was 5.3%. Florida’s unemployment rate was 4.6% and the U.S. was 4.4%.

Source:  FloridaCommerce, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program.

Area Employment by Major Industry

Total quarterly employment for all industries as of the 4th quarter 2025 was 190,732 indicating a gain of 1,036 from the 4th quarter of 2024. For a complete overview of area employment and labor statistics, view the "Q" report here.

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Average Workforce Size

Volusia County available total workforce reached record levels of approximately 271,253 in 2023 and has since reduced by 2.2% to 265,418 in 2025.

The chart shows Volusia County’s total workforce from 2016 to 2025 based upon the average monthly workforce each year. 2016 – 245,272. 2017 – 250,450. 2018 – 253,439. 2019 – 254,312. 2020 – 249,559. 2021 – 255,093. 2022 – 266,061. 2023 – 271,253. 2024 – 267,243, and 2025 - 265,418

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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 3.5% to 253,257 in 2025.

The chart shows Volusia County’s total employed workforce from 2016 to 2025 based upon the average monthly workforce each year. 2016 – 232,868. 2017 – 239,348. 2018 – 243,967. 2019 – 245,545. 2020 – 230,585. 2021 – 243,303. 2022 – 257,682. 2023 – 262,386. 2024 – 256,985, and 2025 - 253,257

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Average Unemployment Rate

Volusia County unemployment dropped to a average rate of 3.3% in 2023. In 2025, the average rate increased to 4.6% in 2025.

The chart shows Volusia County’s average unemployment rate from 2016 to 2025 based upon the average monthly workforce each year. 2016 – 5.1%. 2017 – 4.4%. 2018 – 3.7%. 2019 – 3.4%. 2020 – 7.6%. 2021 – 4.6%. 2022 – 3.1%. 2023 – 3.3%. 2024 – 3.8%, and 2025 - 4.6%

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2024 Average Private Annual Wage

Volusia County

$53,372

Florida

$69,296

U.S. 

$75,585

Source:  FloridaCommerce, 2024 Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages program, released December 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.

The chart shows Volusia County’s average annual wage trend from 2015 to 2024 and sustained a 10-year average percent increase of 4.37% and a 4.1% increase from 2023 to 2024. Average wage by year beginning with 2015 was $35,904. 2016 - $36,558. 2017 - $37,740. 2018 - $38,760. 2019 - $40,472. 2020 - $43,673. 2021 - $46,385. 2022 - $49,175; 2023 - $51,246, and 2024 - $53,372.

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Regional Average Annual Wage Comparison

Volusia County wages are regionally competitive allowing businesses to attract the talent they need.

Volusia County ranks 31st out of 67 counties for the private average annual wage. The chart shows the regional counties 2023 private industry average annual wages for comparison to Volusia County. Flagler - $47,071 an increase of 5.1% from 2022. Putnam - $47,605 increase of 3.4%. Lake - $50,032, increase of 3.7%. Volusia $51,246, increase of 4.2%. St. Johns - $59,262 increase of 5.0%. Seminole - $63,188 increase of 4.2%. Orange - $64,659 increase of 4.3%. Brevard $64,997 increase of 5.2%.

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Private Industry Average Wage by Super Sector

Volusia County wages are appropriate for your business and the industry sector you compete in.

The chart shows the 2023 Volusia County Private Industry Average Annual Wage by Super Sector. The highest average wage was in the Information sector at $83,577. Financial Activities $73,701. Health & Social Services $64,139. Manufacturing $62,555. Professional and Business Services $62,321. Construction $57,538. Educational Services $50,413. Trade, Transportation, and Utilities $43,283. Other Services $40,217. Natural Resources and Mining $31,794. Leisure and Hospitality $28,482.

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