Tampa averages 35.1 applicants per job across 13,815 open positions from 2,577 employers.
520+ openings across healthcare and skilled trades roles with just 25-25 applicants per job
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Healthcare and skilled trades roles dominate Tampa's least competitive job categories. Mechanic positions have just 25 applicants per opening across 74 available jobs—3.8× easier to land than Product Designer roles and 29% below Tampa's average competition of 35.1 applicants.
Nurse leads with 418 openings at 26 applicants per job | Product Designer is hardest to land at 96 applicants | Mechanic easiest at 25
Our analysis of 13,815 LinkedIn job postings reveals significant variation in competition across Tampa's 34 major job categories. Nurse offers the most opportunity with 418 open positions, but faces 26 applicants per role. Meanwhile, Product Designer is the hardest role to land in Tampa with 96 applicants competing for just 56 openings.
Of all 34 job titles analyzed, 0 roles are highly competitive (70+ applicants) accounting for 0 jobs, while 24 roles have below-average competition (under 40 applicants) with 3,010 combined openings. The competition gap in Tampa is stark: Product Designer averages 96 applicants while Mechanic sees just 25—a 3.8× difference.
Deloitte leads with 413 jobs (3% of market) | Alvarez & Marsal hardest at 72 applicants | University of South Florida Libraries easiest at 25
Deloitte dominates Tampa's job market with 413 open positions—3% of all jobs in the metro area—at 31 applicants per role. Moffitt Cancer Center follows with 303 positions at 28 applicants each. The top 10 employers alone account for 2,163 jobs—16% of Tampa's market.
Competition varies dramatically by employer. Alvarez & Marsal is the hardest place to get hired in Tampa with 72 applicants per job, while University of South Florida Libraries offers better odds at just 25 applicants. Of 22 major employers analyzed, 1 have high competition (70+ applicants) and 18 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
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Data compiled by ResumeTarget.com from 13,815 LinkedIn job postings in the Tampa metro area. Updated Dec 2, 2025.
Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa General Hospital, and 8 other employers with 2,002 open positions
The Healthcare sector in Tampa currently has 2,002 open positions across 10 employers in Tampa. With an average of 31 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Tampa's overall market average of 35.1.
Jacobs, General Dynamics Information Technology, and 8 other employers with 1,135 open positions
The Technology sector in Tampa currently has 1,135 open positions across 10 employers in Tampa. With an average of 47 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Tampa's overall market average of 35.1.
HDR, Peraton, and 8 other employers with 1,081 open positions
The Construction sector in Tampa currently has 1,081 open positions across 10 employers in Tampa. With an average of 36 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Tampa's overall market average of 35.1.
KPMG US, Citi, and 8 other employers with 1,026 open positions
The Banking & Finance sector in Tampa currently has 1,026 open positions across 10 employers in Tampa. With an average of 46 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Tampa's overall market average of 35.1.
Deloitte, PwC, and 7 other employers with 911 open positions
The Accounting sector in Tampa currently has 911 open positions across 9 employers in Tampa. With an average of 31 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Tampa's overall market average of 35.1.
Advance Auto Parts, Walgreens, and 8 other employers with 841 open positions
The Retail sector in Tampa currently has 841 open positions across 10 employers in Tampa. With an average of 32 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Tampa's overall market average of 35.1.
Chromalloy Corporation, CAE, and 8 other employers with 778 open positions
The Manufacturing sector in Tampa currently has 778 open positions across 10 employers in Tampa. With an average of 37 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Tampa's overall market average of 35.1.
McDonald's, KBP Foods, and 8 other employers with 755 open positions
The Hospitality sector in Tampa currently has 755 open positions across 10 employers in Tampa. With an average of 33 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Tampa's overall market average of 35.1.
Management and Manufacturing leads with 2,058 jobs (15% of market) at 32 applicants | Education and Training easiest to break into at 26 applicants
Management and Manufacturing dominates Tampa's job market with 2,058 open positions—15% of all jobs—at 32 applicants per role. Health Care Provider follows with 1,421 positions at 26 applicants each. The top 3 functions account for 4,733 jobs—34% of Tampa's entire job market.
Competition varies significantly by function. Human Resources is the most competitive category in Tampa with 58 applicants per job, while Education and Training offers the best odds at just 26 applicants—a 32-applicant difference. Of 22 functions analyzed, 0 are highly competitive (70+ applicants) and 17 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
How does Tampa's job competition compare to Florida rivals?
Head-to-head job market comparison
Tampa has 12% less competition overall than Miami. Tampa wins on most role comparisons.
See full Miami job market data →Ranked by competition level (lower = easier)
Tampa ranks #2 of 4 for easiest job market in Florida.
Competition changes from other cities
Competition data based on 13,815 active job postings in Tampa.
Tampa averages 35.1 applicants per job across 13,815 open positions. Product Designer is hardest at 96 applicants; Mechanic is easiest at 25.
Product Designer (96 applicants per job). These roles see 3.8× more competition than healthcare positions.
Mechanic (25 applicants per job, 74 openings), Physical Therapist (25), and Assistant Manager (25).
Deloitte leads with 413 jobs, followed by Moffitt Cancer Center (303) and PwC (297). 2,577 companies are actively hiring.
13,815 open positions across 2,577 employers. Data from LinkedIn, updated Dec 2, 2025.
Healthcare (2,002 jobs), Technology (1,135), and Construction (1,081).
ResumeTarget.com compiled and analyzed 13,815 full-time job postings from LinkedIn across the Tampa-metro area to calculate competition levels by job title, industry, employer, and job function.
Competition is measured by the average number of applicants per job posting. Roles with 70+ applicants are classified as highly competitive, 40-69 as moderately competitive, and under 40 as less competitive.
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