Manufacturing

Sarasota County is home to over 450 manufacturing companies producing everything from hurricane impact-resistant windows to insulated drinkware. With a long history of manufacturing incentives and the easy ability to ship worldwide, we’re one of the first calls when it comes to relocating and growing a manufacturing business in Florida.

A Solid Base for Manufacturing

Florida is one of the nation’s top 10 states for manufacturing. Over 18,600 manufacturing companies employing over 321,000 people produce a range of goods to transport across the globe.

Sarasota County attracts many manufacturers. Its cost-competitive business market combined with international airports and the fastest-growing deepwater seaport in the state makes it one the best places to test, produce and distribute products. Over 450 manufacturing companies already call Sarasota County home.

Key Statistics

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923 Manufacturing Companies

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16,974 Jobs

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$58,175 Average Salary

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Key Manufacturing Sectors

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

Key Jobs

Engineers

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1,587 Jobs

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$80,600 Avg. Salary

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663 5-Year New Job Demand

Construction Trades

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364 Jobs

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$36,500 Avg. Salary

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53 5-Year New Job Demand

Drafters, Engineering Techs, Mapping Techs

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206 Jobs

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$52,200 Avg. Salary

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22 5-Year New Job Demand

Sarasota County-based Companies

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