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Sarasota, FL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($110k vs $137k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+64 this week — 110 added vs 46 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 483 active job postings tracked here, 30% 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 employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time76—$20.79/hr n=6
Full-time26$48k n=6—
Contract9$181k n=4—
Temporary6——
Intern4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail282—$20.82/hr n=7
Consumer Goods128—$20.82/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants100$70k n=4—
Healthcare67——
Real Estate41——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager44
  • Retail Associate39
  • Pharmacy32
  • Crew / Cashier20
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist19
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead19

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons16
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers14
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers11
  • Managers, All Other10
  • Pharmacy Technicians10
  • Software Developers8

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail282
  • Consumer Goods128
  • Food Service / Restaurants100
  • Healthcare67
  • Real Estate41
  • Technology25

Employment mix

  • Unspecified362 · 75%
  • Part-time76 · 16%
  • Full-time26 · 5%
  • Contract9 · 2%
  • Temporary6 · 1%
  • Intern4 · 1%

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