Number of Companies
Source: FL Labor Market Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Program
Top Private Employers
Miami-Dade’s diverse economy is reflected in the variety among its top private employers, which include the University of Miami, Baptist Health South Florida, Publix Supermarkets and American Airlines. Other leading private employers deliver business, personal and utility services to a wide range of markets.
| Company | No. of Employees | Industry |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health South Florida | 11,353 | Health Care |
| University of Miami | 12,818 | Education |
| American Airlines | 11,031 | Aviation |
| Florida Power & Light Company | 3,011 | Utility |
| Carnival Cruise Lines | 3,500 | Hospitality and Tourism |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center | 3,321 | Health Care |
| Miami Childrens Hospital | 3,500 | Health Care |
| Royal Caribbean International/Celebrity Cruises | 2,989 | Hospitality and Tourism |
| Bank of America Merrill Lynch | 2,000 | Banking and Finance |
| Wells Fargo | 2,050 | Banking and Finance |
| LATAM Airlines/Lan Cargo | 900 | Aviation |
| AAR Corp.- Aircraft Services | 1,160 | Aviation |
| N.C.L. Corporation | 1,049 | Hospitality and Tourism |
| Federal Express | 1,161 | Trade and Logistics |
| Eulen America | 1,205 | Professional Services |
| Ryder Integrated Logistics | 1,106 | Trade and Logistics |
| Miami Herald Publishing Co. | 635 | Publishing |
| CitiBank | 1,000 | Banking and Finance |
| Fountainbleau Miami Beach | 1,987 | Hospitality & Tourism |
| Burger King Corporation | 1,885 | Hospitality & Tourism |
| Mercy Hospital | 1,400 | Health Care |
| JP Morgan Chase | 1,300 | Banking and Finance |
| United Home Care | 810 | Health Care |
| Loews Miami Beach Hotel | 809 | Hospitality & Tourism |
| B/E Aerospace | 650 | Aviation |
| Ocean Bank | 690 | Banking and Finance |
| Perry Ellis | 650 | Creative Design |
| Seaboard Marine | 646 | Trade & Logistics |
| MasTec, Inc. | 605 | Information Technology |
| Biltmore Hotel | 563 | Hospitality & Tourism |
| Mandarin Oriental | 530 | Hospitality & Tourism |
| Intercontinental Miami | 503 | Hospitality & Tourism |
| Discovery Networks Latin America | 490 | Creative Design |
| SunTrust Bank | 500 | Banking and Finance |
Source: The Beacon Council, 2015
Top Public Employers
Miami-Dade’s top public employers can be found in the education, healthcare, government and military sectors. Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami-Dade County and the federal government are traditionally the region’s three largest public-sector employers.
| Company | No. of Employees | Industry |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County Public Schools | 33,477 | Education |
| Miami-Dade County | 25,502 | Local Government |
| Federal Government | 19,200 | National Government |
| Florida State Government | 17,100 | State Government |
| Jackson Health System | 9,797 | Health Care |
| Florida International University | 3,534 | Education |
| Miami Dade College | 2,390 | Education |
| City of Miami | 3,997 | Local Government |
| Homestead AFB | 3,250 | Military |
| Miami VA Healthcare System | 2,500 | Health Care |
| City of Miami Beach | 1,971 | Local Government |
| U.S. Southern Command | 1,600 | Military |
| City of Hialeah | 1,578 | Local Government |
| City of North Miami Beach | 420 | Local Government |
| City of Coral Gables | 730 | Local Government |
Source: The Beacon Council, 2015
Tax Structure
Compared to other major metropolitan areas in the United States and throughout the world, Miami-Dade County offers businesses of all sizes and industries a very favorable tax structure. Companies enjoy relatively low sales and property taxes and there are no local personal or local corporate income taxes.
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