West Palm Beach, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2025) – CareerSource Palm Beach County and FloridaCommerce announced today that the July 2025 was 4.1%, matching the statewide rate and up 0.3 percentage point from 3.8% a year ago. The county’s labor force grew to 783,790, an increase of 3,117.
While unemployment saw a modest uptick, this change is often a sign of a healthy, expanding economy as more people re-enter the labor force to pursue new opportunities. Contributing factors include:
- An expanding labor pool as recent graduates and newcomers move to Palm Beach County for its strong job market.
- Job seekers re-engaging in the workforce after training, education, or career changes.
- Seasonal industry shifts creating temporary gaps before workers transition into new roles.
This snapshot below shows the bigger picture: Palm Beach County saw the most job growth in Education and Health Services, Leisure and Hospitality, and Trade, while only Professional and Business Services and Construction saw small declines.
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Industry
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Job Change
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Jobs
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Education and Health Services
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+4,000
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121,300
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Leisure and Hospitality
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+2,200
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93,000
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|
Trade, Transportation, and Utilities
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+1,500
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127,500
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Financial Activities
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+1,100
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51,400
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Government
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+1,100
|
62,000
|
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Other Services
|
+600
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31,500
|
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Manufacturing
|
+300
|
22,800
|
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Information
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+100
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11,400
|
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Professional and Business Services
|
-800
|
135,100
|
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Construction
|
-100
|
44,700
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CareerSource Palm Beach County remains committed to connecting job seekers with opportunities and supporting employers as our local economy continues to expand and evolve.
It ties together the themes of workforce growth, economic resilience, and the organization’s role in supporting both workers and businesses.
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