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Jobs in Tampa, FL

Florida · Population: 400K (3.2M metro)

Tampa has evolved from a sleepy Gulf Coast city to one of the most dynamic job markets in the Southeast. The financial services industry has a big footprint - USAA, Citigroup, and JPMorgan Chase all run major operations in the metro. Tech has been the fastest-growing sector, with the city actively recruiting companies from more expensive markets. MacDill Air Force Base brings military employment and the defense contractor ecosystem. Healthcare is strong through BayCare Health System, AdventHealth, and Tampa General Hospital. The tourism industry runs year-round thanks to the climate. No state income tax is a significant draw, and while Tampa's cost of living has risen sharply in recent years, it's still below most comparable Sun Belt metros. The commute along the Howard Frankland Bridge between Tampa and St. Pete is the one thing everyone complains about.

Avg Salary: $50,000
Cost of Living: Moderate

Top Industries

Financial ServicesHealthcareTechnologyMilitary & DefenseTourism & HospitalityInsurance

Major Employers

BayCare Health SystemMacDill Air Force BaseUSAAJPMorgan ChasePublixAdventHealth