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Ocala, FL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($20.82/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (25% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)

Ocala, FL job market overview (May 2026)

The Ocala, FL job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 373 active job postings tracked here, 47% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Ocala, FL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Ocala, FL.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time29—$20.82/hr n=5
Full-time9——
Contract5——
Temporary3——
Intern3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail189—$20.82/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants108——
Manufacturing49——
Government / Public Sector43——
Consumer Goods32$62k n=3$20.82/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager73
  • Retail Associate38
  • Engineering25
  • Crew / Cashier23
  • Cook / Kitchen12
  • Pharmacy11

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other17
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers10
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
  • Retail Salespersons9
  • Pharmacists6
  • Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail189
  • Food Service / Restaurants108
  • Manufacturing49
  • Government / Public Sector43
  • Consumer Goods32
  • Healthcare22

Employment mix

  • Unspecified324 · 87%
  • Part-time29 · 8%
  • Full-time9 · 2%
  • Contract5 · 1%
  • Temporary3 · 1%
  • Intern3 · 1%

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