2025 E-Insights Report

Employment Rate in the Financial Sector

  • Austin and Orlando consistently exhibit strong increases in employment, suggesting robust growth and attractiveness in the financial sector. Conversely, Portland and Seattle appear to have comparatively lower competitiveness in these sectors.
  • Tampa Bay’s competitive position has improved significantly over time, moving from 15th in 2014 to a peak of fifth in 2018. While there was a slight decline afterward, it has maintained a stable and strong position at seventh from 2021 to 2023, indicating consistent competitiveness in the financial sector.
Employment Rate in the Financial Sector Chart

Trend Over Time

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Competitive Position Trend

Competitive Trend Chart

This indicator represents the percentage change of employees in the category of financial activities or services within each MSA. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, All Employees: Financial Activities, retrieved from FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.