Osceola County, FL jobs, unemployment and layoffs

Osceola County’s unemployment rate is 4.5%. Employers filed 2 layoff notices here in the last 12 months. 51 open professional jobs are in its cities.

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Osceola County economy

4.5%
unemployment, Sep 2026
4.3% the month before
241,542
in the labor force
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
406,943
people in Osceola County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
$68,711
median household income
Source: Census ACS
31%
of workers in white-collar occupations
Management, business, financial and professional; Census ACS

Where Osceola County ranks

Where Osceola County placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.

November 2026

#17Fastest-growing job markets in the Southeast+10.4% · of 100

Osceola County outlook: Building

Built from public Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census figures. It describes the area, not any one employer in it.

Private-sector jobs up 10.4% from 2022 to 2025
Population up 23.2% from 2020 to 2025
Unemployment 4.5%, up 0.2 points from a year ago
Sectors adding the most jobs: health care (+2,663 jobs), retail (+1,459 jobs)

Local job-market news

Recent headlines about layoffs, AI and jobs in Osceola County. Each link goes to the publisher.

Mass layoffs reported at two Orlando companiesClickOrlando · Oct 2, 2026
More than 100 jobs are being cut as 2 Orlando companies announce layoffsWFTV on MSN · Oct 2, 2026
Orlando Pharmacy Firm AssistRX, Hancock Whitney to Cut Over 130 Jobs This WinterHoodline · Oct 2, 2026

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Grants and funding for job seekers, ranked for your state and situation.
Unemployment benefits by state, if you are between jobs.

Osceola County layoffs

2
Layoff notices, last 12 months
13
workers named
A floor: states may leave out counts
2
employers

Layoff notices filed in Osceola County, newest first
Notice date	Employer	City or county	Workers	Type	Source
Jun 27, 2026	Conduent	KISSIMMEE	1	—	State record
Jun 8, 2026	Sanitas Medical Centers	SAINT CLOUD	12	—	State record

All layoff notices in the state

Employers hiring most in Osceola County

Employers with the most open professional roles in this county’s cities. The county is taken from each job’s city, so roles with no city are not counted.

State of Florida4 open roles
AdventHealth2 open roles
Charter Communications2 open roles
Creative Financial Staffing2 open roles
Davita2 open roles
Diamondresorts2 open roles
Greystar2 open roles
NDM Hospitality Services2 open roles
Vacatia2 open roles
Aquent Talent1 open role

Conferences in Osceola County

Industry conferences and trade shows held in Osceola County. 5 with dates announced.

GEOINT Symposium
May 17 to May 19, 2027 · Kissimmee, FL
Paid ticket. Registration opens November 2026.
Open call for speakers · deadline Nov 13, 2026
WBENC National Conference
Jun 14 to Jun 17, 2027 · Kissimmee, FL
Paid ticket. 2027 pricing not listed yet.
FGFOA Annual Conference
Jun 19 to Jun 23, 2027 · Kissimmee, FL
Paid ticket. Fees not listed; member discount.
Open call for speakers
HR Florida Conference & Expo
Aug 22 to Aug 25, 2027 · Kissimmee, FL
Paid ticket. Prices not listed on the event summary page.
ASAP Administrative Professionals Conference (APC)
Sep 12 to Sep 15, 2027 · Kissimmee, FL
Ticket $1,895 to $2,835. Event Pass from $1,895 at the ASAP Premium member rate; Premium Membership + Event Pass bundle $2,590;…
Qlik Connect
Usually April (next dates not announced) · Kissimmee, FL
Paid ticket. 2027 dates not announced.

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Workforce development and job centers

The public workforce board and American Job Centers serving Osceola County. They offer free help with job search, training and filing for benefits.

Laid off in Florida? How to file for unemployment in Florida (steps, weekly amount and the appeal deadline).

CareerSource Central Florida
Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter

CareerSource Central Florida
Kissimmee · Comprehensive · 800-757-4598
Mon- Thurs 8am-5pm

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Sources: Census Bureau and BLS (county unemployment is not seasonally adjusted); layoff notices from Florida’s published record; job counts from our live job board; IPEDS for colleges; CareerOneStop for workforce boards and job centers. Florida unemployment benefits and severance rules.

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