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Space Industry
The space industry represents $4.5 billion of the state's economy. The average annual wage of aerospace workers is approximately $52,000. The number employed at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) alone is 15,000 and Florida ranks 4th among the states in overall aerospace employment with 23,000 jobs. |
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International Trade
(40% of all U.S. exports to Latin and South America pass through Florida) |
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Construction
This industry's strength results from the steady stream of new residents and visitors who are welcomed to Florida each year. |
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Tourism
W with 76.8 million visitors in 2004 (a record number), Florida is the top travel destination in the world. The tourism industry has an economic impact of $57 billion on Florida's economy. |
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Agriculture
Florida leads the southeast in farm income.
Florida produces about 75% of the U.S. oranges and accounts for about 40% of the world's orange juice supply. |
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Services
Growth in high tech, financial & back office operations |
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Software
Many small, entrepreneurial companies |
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Health Technology
(Medical, biotech, laboratories) |
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University Research
More than $500 million per year in sponsored research at Florida universities |
