The County labor force is over 84,000.
The regional labor force is over 300,000.
Unemployment rate: 4.1% (November 2020)
We have over 34,000 military retirees in the 325 zip code.
Spouses and dependents of active-duty military personnel from the local military presence also contribute to our growing labor force.
The average wage for Santa Rosa County is $17.46 per hour. For a facility to qualify for incentives, the average employee wage needs to be only $20.08, compared to a state-wide average of $27.35. Our pro-business climate is rich with incentives that offer bottom-line advantages for long-term profitability. We’re more affordable than states like California, New York, and Michigan when it comes to land and labor.
Shannon Ogletree, Executive Director
850.623.0174
shannon@santarosa.fl.gov
Santa Rosa County EDO
6491 Caroline Street, Suite 4
Milton, Florida 32570-4592