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Sarasota, FL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($117k vs $135k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+62 this week — 62 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (25% appear duplicated)

Sarasota, FL job market overview (May 2026)

The Sarasota, FL job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 450 active job postings tracked here, 32% 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 a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Sarasota, FL job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager43——
Retail Associate30—$20.75/hr n=3
Pharmacy27——
Crew / Cashier20——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist17——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time68—$20.79/hr n=6
Full-time25$48k n=6—
Contract9$172k n=5—
Temporary6——
Intern4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail266—$20.82/hr n=7
Consumer Goods115—$20.82/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants93$70k n=3—
Healthcare64——
Real Estate33——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager43
  • Retail Associate30
  • Pharmacy27
  • Crew / Cashier20
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist17
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead17

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other15
  • Retail Salespersons15
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers14
  • Pharmacy Technicians14
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers13
  • Stockers and Order Fillers8

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail266
  • Consumer Goods115
  • Food Service / Restaurants93
  • Healthcare64
  • Real Estate33
  • Technology25

Employment mix

  • Unspecified338 · 75%
  • Part-time68 · 15%
  • Full-time25 · 6%
  • Contract9 · 2%
  • Temporary6 · 1%
  • Intern4 · 1%

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