Tampa is a the center of the Tampa-St. Petersburg, the second-largest metro area in Florida. With over 2.7 million residents, the area continues to grow in economic prominence.

The need for additional personnel at the Air Force Reserve Headquarters at the nearby MacDill Air Force Base is fueling the most recent surge in federal jobs in the Tampa area.

Average Salary for Government Workers: $52,000

Quick Facts
Population: 317,647
High School Graduates: 40.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 25.4%
Mean Travel Time to Work (in minutes): 22.8

Federal Agencies Hiring : Veterans Health Administration, Air Force Reserve Headquarters, Air Force Personnel Center, Defense Intelligence Agency, Army Installation Management Agency

Occupations in Demand : Physician, Medical Technologist, Occupational Therapist, Human Resources Specialist, Command Post Technician

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