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Sarasota, FL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($31/hr vs $26/hr national)

Sarasota, FL job market overview (June 2026)

The Sarasota, FL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 618 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • 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 / Manager45——
Retail Associate36—$20.75/hr n=3
Cook / Kitchen28——
Food Service25——
Server / Host24——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time117$155k n=3$31/hr n=30
Full-time35$74k n=6$34/hr n=4
Contract16—$42/hr n=3
Intern7——
Temporary6——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail232—$20.82/hr n=7
Consumer Goods136$80k n=8$20.82/hr n=6
Healthcare133$158k n=4$38/hr n=32
Food Service / Restaurants133$69k n=4—
Professional Services97—$39.50/hr n=28

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager45
  • Retail Associate36
  • Cook / Kitchen28
  • Food Service25
  • Server / Host24
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)21

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons10
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
  • Software Developers5
  • Managers, All Other2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail232
  • Consumer Goods136
  • Healthcare133
  • Food Service / Restaurants133
  • Professional Services97
  • Real Estate67

Employment mix

  • Unspecified437 · 71%
  • Part-time117 · 19%
  • Full-time35 · 6%
  • Contract16 · 3%
  • Intern7 · 1%
  • Temporary6 · 1%

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