Jobs and employers in Broward County
Employers in Broward County had an average of 864,520 jobs covered by unemployment insurance in 2024, with average annual pay of $71,492, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (2024 annual averages). The private industries with the most jobs in the county in 2024 were Retail trade (105,078 jobs), Health care and social assistance (94,848 jobs), and Accommodation and food services (84,415 jobs), according to the same source.
Population growth in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County
Fort Lauderdale's estimated population was 190,641 on July 1, 2024, up from 182,644 at the April 2020 census base, a change of 4.4%, according to U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates. Broward County's estimated population was 2,037,472 on July 1, 2024, up from 1,944,404 at the April 2020 census base, a change of 4.8%, according to the same source.
EEOC Miami District Office
The EEOC Miami District Office is at 100 SE 2nd Street, Suite 1500, Miami, FL 33131, according to U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission field office locations. Fort Lauderdale is about 26 miles in a straight line from that office, or about 29 miles by road, according to the same source.
Local facts on this page come from public sources including U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, field office locations, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (2024 annual averages) and U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates, listed below. Checked against those sources. Last updated October 2026.
Employment & Labor Cases in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale's thriving business district and Port Everglades maritime hub generate complex employment disputes across multiple industries. From wrongful termination in hospitality to wage theft in marine services, local workers face unique challenges. The city's proximity to Miami's corporate headquarters and its own growing tech sector create additional layers of employment law complexity. Broward County's diverse workforce requires attorneys familiar with both state and federal employment regulations.
Common Employment & Labor Matters Near Fort Lauderdale
Employment attorneys protect workers from illegal workplace practices including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage theft. We match you with employment & labor attorneys as they join our network.
Why Hire a Local Employment & Labor Attorney in Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale employment lawyers have established relationships with local mediators and opposing counsel, often leading to more efficient resolutions. Their familiarity with major local employers and industry practices provides strategic advantages in building your case.
Florida Employment & Labor Laws & Deadlines
Florida follows a four-year statute of limitations for most employment contract claims and maintains specific whistleblower protections under the Florida Whistleblower Protection Act. See our Florida employment & labor page for more.