Industry in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale has a strong economy and industry that branches into a number of different areas. The tourism industry is very successful in Fort Lauderdale, and there are approximately 10 million annual visitors to the city. This is partly because of its proximity to the Bahamas and the Caribbean, its many new hotels and condominium developments, and its reputation as a popular center for yachts and cruise ships. Fort Lauderdale also supports various other industries and businesses, such as marine, manufacturing, finance, insurance, real estate, high technology, avionics/aerospace, and film and television production.

The boating industry in Fort Lauderdale and the rest of Broward County provides over 108,000 jobs. The other most popular areas of employment in Fort Lauderdale are accommodation and food services, health care, construction, education, and professional, scientific, and technical services. The major employers in Fort Lauderdale are Tenet Healthcare, American Express, The Continental Group, Motorola, and Maxim Integrated Products.

There are also a number of companies that have made their headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, such as AutoNation, Citrix Systems, DHL Express, Spirit Airlines, and National Beverage Corporation.

The median income for a household in Fort Lauderdale in 2000 was $37,887, and the unemployment rate is 3.80%, with positive job growth.