Celebrating Economic Excellence & Companies “Making it Martin”
December 19, 2024
(Includes direct, indirect, and included spreading)
(Direct, indirect and included)
Home to a $227 million maritime economy that supports more than 5,000 jobs, Martin County FL is an ideal location for marine-based companies.
up 9% over the past 12 years — from 15,422 in 2010
worth $4.69 Million ($2.18lb)
As a whole industry captures 4.3% of the regional Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $31.6 billion per year across Indian River, Martin, and St Lucie Counties.
Annual wages for marine industries jobs in 2023 averaged: $54,132 per year in Indian River County, $66,048 per year in Martin County, and $56,798 per year in St. Lucie County
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The three counties contained a combined 42,734 registered boats in 2022, which reflects an overall increase of 8,396 vessels (24% since 2010)
The 2024 Stuart Boat Show saw nearly 10,500 attendees resulting in a higher share of visitor spend in the accommodations and food category and a 21% increase in the average visitor spend in the retail category.
The three counties contained a combined 42,734 registered boats in 2022, which reflects an overall increase of 8,396 vessels (24% since 2010)
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