Talent & Workforce
Pinellas County is committed to attracting top talent and fostering high-wage skills growth by collaborating with partner agencies throughout the region and state to produce and retain the Pinellas workforce needed in today’s business climate.
Strong Talent Pipeline
With a population of 972,852+ and accessible labor market of 1,401,865+ workers within commuting distance, Pinellas County can meet the need for almost any type of skilled labor. Pinellas’ collection of world-class talent is among the top reasons why businesses choose to locate and expand in the County. Employers find that Pinellas County has access to a talent pipeline that is consistently ranked among the best in the nation. The St. Petersburg-Clearwater-Largo area ranks No. 17 in Area Development’s Leading Metro Locations report for thriving cities for factors like prime workforce availability, economic strength, and affordability. With a talented, diverse, and abundant workforce, Pinellas County has the programs, resources, training and education partners that continue to build talent with in-demand skills of that help businesses thrive.
Whether your company is looking to locate or expand in Pinellas County, our professionals and workforce partners are ready to assist your business with recruitment, training or retention strategies.
Looking for talent and recruitment assistance?
Strong partnerships exist between Pinellas County, training and education institutions, workforce development agencies and training grants funders to provide innovative solutions to employers. Make an appointment with Pinellas County Economic Development’s experts today to learn how your business can benefit from workforce partnerships and assistance.
Additional Talent & Workforce Resources
Quick Facts

Ranked No. 10 for Prime Workforce by Area Development in 2024 Leading Metro Locations report
66.2% of Pinellas residents have white collar jobs

$61,471 is Pinellas’ Average Annual Wage
1,401,865+ Population within a 35-minute commute

Connect with us.
For more information about workforce resources in Pinellas County, contact:
Jenee Skipper, SHRM-CP, Business Support Specialist.

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Pinellas County Business News – February 2025
A fresh issue of our monthly newsletter is out now, highlighting our Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report. Our team’s work directly and indirectly resulted in the creation or retention of more than 2,000 jobs in Pinellas, over $56M in contract awards to local businesses, and more than $95M in capital investment. Read the full issue to find more details about our achievements, as well as information and opportunities for growing businesses.
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