Broward County, FL jobs, unemployment and layoffs
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4.4%
unemployment, Aug 2026
4.0% the month before
1,071,312
in the labor force
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
1,946,127
people in Broward County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
$74,534
median household income
Source: Census ACS
39%
of workers in white-collar occupations
Management, business, financial and professional; Census ACS
Broward County layoffs
20
WARN layoff notices, last 12 months
4,093
workers named
A floor: states may leave out counts
10
employers
Employers hiring most in Broward County
Employers with the most open professional roles in this county’s cities. The county is taken from each job’s city, so roles with no city are not counted.
- North Broward Hospital District (Broward Health)58 open roles
- Autonation34 open roles
- Chewy25 open roles
- Heico20 open roles
- Royal Caribbean Cruises15 open roles
- Creative Financial Staffing14 open roles
- Thrivas Staffing Agency12 open roles
- Hilton Worldwide Holdings11 open roles
- State of Florida11 open roles
- Town & Country Credit Union11 open roles
Largest employers headquartered in Broward County
- Nova Southeastern University1,001–5,000 employees
Employee counts with a year are published figures (Wikidata). Other sizes are estimates from our company directory, not payroll counts.
Colleges in Broward County
| College | City | Type | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale | Private nonprofit 4-year | 20,000+ |
| Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale | Private nonprofit 4-year | 20,000+ |
| Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine | Fort Lauderdale | Private nonprofit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
| South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary | Deerfield Beach | Private nonprofit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
| University of Fort Lauderdale | Lauderhill | Private nonprofit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
Conferences in Broward County
Industry conferences and trade shows held in Broward County. 15 with dates announced.
- TCI EXPO
Nov 12 to Nov 14, 2026 · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ticket $330 to $805. Trade Show Only $35-$60 member / $50-$75 non-member (rising by tier, onsite $60/$75). Onsite Education…
- The Phocuswright Conference
Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ticket $2,299 to $3,999. Standard $3,999 after Oct 30 price increase ($4,199 listed beforehand cross-out); Young Leaders $3,099;…
- Novogradac Affordable Housing Developers Conference
Jan 14 to Jan 15, 2027 · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Paid ticket. Early-bird rate ended Sept 24, 2026; prices not read.
- AM&AA Winter Conference
Jan 28 to Jan 29, 2027 · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Paid ticket. Pricing not listed; register or email info@amaaonline.com.
- AM&AA Winter and Summer Conferences
Jan 28 to Jan 29, 2027 · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ticket $1,195 to $1,495. Member $1,195; general $1,495; renewal bundles higher. Two conferences a year (Winter in January, Summer…
- SuperReturn North America
Feb 1 to Feb 3, 2027 · Hollywood, FL
Free expo, paid sessions. Feb 1-3, 2027, Hollywood, FL. Prices shown at package-selection step; 'Free for LPs' offer listed. 20%…
- SuperReturn Operating Partners North America
Feb 2 to Feb 3, 2027 · Hollywood, FL
Ticket $1,999 to $2,599. Two prices shown on the purchase page with savings up to $600 by Jan 8; which is early-bird was not…
- HealthLeaders Revenue Cycle Exchange
Feb 3 to Feb 5, 2027 · Fort Lauderdale, FL
By invitation only. Sponsor-supported, no attendee fee.
- Franchise Expo South
Feb 5 to Feb 6, 2027 · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Paid ticket. Price not listed on the organizer's page.
- National PAC Conference
Mar 1 to Mar 4, 2027 · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ticket $1,599 to $2,199. Early bird (by Jan 21, 2027): member $1,599, non-member $1,899. Regular: member $1,899, non-member…
- NELI Employment Law Briefing
Mar 14 to Mar 17, 2027 · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ticket $1,495 to $1,595. $1,495 by Feb 19.
- ACAMS Assembly Hollywood
Apr 12 to Apr 14, 2027 · Hollywood, FL
Paid ticket. Prices not seen.
Showing 12 of 19 conferences, 15 with dates announced.
Workforce development and job centers
The public workforce board and American Job Centers serving Broward County. They offer free help with job search, training and filing for benefits.
- CareerSource Broward
Broward
CareerSource Broward
Coconut Creek · Comprehensive · 954-969-3541
8-5 Mon-Fri
CareerSource Broward
Hollywood · Comprehensive · 954-967-1010
8-5 Mon-Fri
CareerSource Broward
Oakland Park · Comprehensive · 954-301-8102
8-5Mon-Fri
Cities in Broward County
- Fort Lauderdale710 jobs
- Plantation108 jobs
- Hollywood93 jobs
- Pompano Beach73 jobs
- Sunrise73 jobs
- Miramar64 jobs
- Deerfield Beach63 jobs
- Pembroke Pines37 jobs
- Coral Springs32 jobs
- Davie28 jobs
- Weston15 jobs
- Lauderdale Lakes10 jobs
- Dania Beach9 jobs
- Oakland Park13 jobs
- Hallandale Beach11 jobs
- Lauderhill5 jobs
- Tamarac3 jobs
- Coconut Creek3 jobs
- Margate3 jobs
Other Florida counties
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See your options after a layoffSources: Census Bureau and BLS (county unemployment is not seasonally adjusted); WARN notices from Florida’s published record; job counts from our live job board; IPEDS for colleges; CareerOneStop for workforce boards and job centers.