5 ways Amazon is investing in Florida

Key takeaways Amazon has invested more than $55 billion in Florida since 2010 and contributed over $60 billion to the state's economy. The company has more than 57,000 full- and part-time employees and supports more than 80,000 indirect jobs.

Amazon partners with 25 educational institutions in Florida through its Career Choice program and has upskilled over 11,000 employees since 2019. More than 409 million items were sold by Florida-based independent sellers through Amazon's store.

For more than 30 years, Amazon has been investing across the United States, strengthening local economies and creating opportunities for communities nationwide. Florida is a prime example of this commitment, with Amazon building a substantial presence in the state since 2014. An Amazon employee working in a Tampa fulfillment center.

Today, the Sunshine State serves as a thriving innovation and logistics hub for Amazon, with investments spanning fulfillment centers to Whole Foods Market locations.

The company's economic impact extends beyond direct employment, supporting thousands of additional jobs in construction, logistics, and professional services, and helping local businesses reach customers around the world. Here are five ways Amazon is investing in Florida: 1.

Investing in our employees Amazon provides competitive wages and comprehensive benefits from Day 1. Operations employees in customer fulfillment and transportation earn an average hourly base wage of more than $23, with total compensation averaging more than $30 an hour when including benefits.

These benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance starting on Day 1, free mental health resources, up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave, a 401(k) with 50% company match, and flexible time-off options that increase with tenure.

Amazon is investing over $1 billion to raise pay and lower healthcare costs for US fulfillment and transportation employees Average total compensation is now over $30 per hour when you include elected benefits.

Beyond more than 57,000 direct jobs, Amazon's presence in Florida supports more than 80,000 indirect jobs in industries such as construction, logistics, and professional services—suppliers and partners whom we rely on every day. 2.

Investing in workforce development and upskilling Amazon is committed to preparing its workforce for future opportunities through comprehensive education and skills training programs. Since 2019, more than 11,000 Florida employees have participated in these free initiatives.

In Florida, Amazon partners with 25 educational institutions through its Career Choice program, which prepays tuition for employees pursuing further education. These partnerships with colleges and universities across the state help Amazon employees gain in-demand skills that can propel them into new careers.

From Machine Learning University to Career Choice, these programs represent Amazon's investment in developing talent and creating pathways to opportunity for its workforce.

Amazon commits $1 billion to Career Choice employee education program as part of Future Ready 2030 fund The Future Ready 2030 fund supports students, employees, and those looking to expand their skills as the workforce adapts to a changing economy. 3.

Building infrastructure across the Sunshine State Kuiper satellites liftoff aboard ULA's Atlas V rocket during the KA-03 mission Photo by ULA Since 2010, Amazon has invested more than $55 billion in Florida's infrastructure and employee compensation, contributing more than $60 billion to the state's gross domestic product.

This includes our payload processing facility at Kennedy Space Center, where we prepare Amazon Leo satellites for launch into orbit. At full capacity, the facility will be able to process more than 100 satellites per month and support three simultaneous launch campaigns. Construction is underway on a secondary support site that will help us move even faster.

Employees at the Amazon Leo payload processing facility in Florida prepare satellite components for launch as part of Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network.

Our other investments in Florida include 35 fulfillment and sortation centers, 37 delivery stations, five rural super rural delivery stations, a Prime Air drone delivery center, and an Amazon Air hub. The company has also expanded its retail footprint with 37 Whole Foods Market locations across Florida.

Amazon continues to grow its sustainable infrastructure as well, with a solar farm and a site with on-site solar power in the state. Amazon Leo is building and launching satellites faster than ever Amazon Leo will double its launches this year as it gears up for its first customers. 4.

Empowering Florida's small businesses Amazon provides a powerful opportunity for Florida's entrepreneurs and small businesses to reach customers worldwide. Florida-based independent sellers —primarily small and medium-sized businesses—sold mo