Florida is one of the largest and most dynamic healthcare and biomedical markets in America. With the highest proportion of elderly residents nationally, a massive hospital system, and a fast-growing life sciences sector, Florida delivers deep and durable career opportunities.
Florida's rapidly growing population and massive healthcare demand create a biomedical job market that is consistently expanding and highly resistant to economic slowdowns.
America's Highest Healthcare Demand
Florida has more adults over 65 than any other state in the country. That translates directly into the highest per capita demand for hospital care, medical devices, diagnostics, and biomedical services of any US state.
A Growing Life Sciences Industry
Florida's life sciences sector has grown significantly, anchored by a cluster of device and diagnostics companies in Miami, Tampa, and Orlando, and supported by research from the University of Florida and USF.
No Income Tax Makes Pay Go Further
Florida has no state income tax, and healthcare wages in the state are competitive nationally. For biomedical workers, this combination means strong real earnings and a lower cost of living than major northeastern or West Coast markets.
🌐 ~85,000 employees systemwide
🌐 ~83,000 employees worldwide
🌐 ~9,000 employees statewide
