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Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+40 this week — 40 added vs 0 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (34% open 30+ days)

Fort Lauderdale, FL job market overview (May 2026)

The Fort Lauderdale, FL job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 270 active job postings tracked here, 34% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and shift supervisor / service lead, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and shift supervisor / service lead.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Fort Lauderdale, FL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time34$20.82/hr n=5
Full-time15$112k n=6
Contract9$30k n=3
Temporary5

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants76
Retail74$20.82/hr n=6
Consumer Goods65$20.82/hr n=6
Real Estate52$30k n=3
Healthcare50

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier18
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead18
  • Store Supervisor / Manager12
  • Retail Associate11
  • Cook / Kitchen10
  • Food Service10

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers15
  • Managers, All Other15
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Customer Service Representatives4
  • Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive3
  • Software Developers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants76
  • Retail74
  • Consumer Goods65
  • Real Estate52
  • Healthcare50
  • Financial Services30

Employment mix

  • Unspecified207 · 77%
  • Part-time34 · 13%
  • Full-time15 · 6%
  • Contract9 · 3%
  • Temporary5 · 2%

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