Career Coaching
in Coral Gables

Employment Landscape

In Coral Gables recent activity has made clear that the local economy is shaped by both major institutional sectors and growing corporate interest. The University of Miami remains the largest employer, with over 20,000 faculty and staff, anchoring significant demand in education, research, and support services. Health care is also expanding; for instance, Nicklaus Children’s Health System secured a large lease downtown and medical office demand continues to rise as Kendall tightens. Office leasing is seeing a shift too—multinationals like Apple, FIFA, and Ryder have taken major leases in the Plaza and Alhambra district, reflecting a move of white‑collar tenants from Brickell and downtown into Coral Gables. That said business owners report persistent pressures: housing cost, parking, and workforce affordability are ongoing concerns that affect both recruitment and retention.

Dominant Industries

Typical Roles

Hiring Patterns

Hiring is most active in higher education, healthcare expansion into medical office space, and in leases of new corporate offices brought by firms like Apple, FIFA, and Ryder. At the same time, roles tied to physical development and municipal services remain steady, while recruitment in lower‑margin retail or hospitality is increasingly squeezed by affordability and labor cost challenges.

"Finding the right opportunity in Coral Gables means navigating tight real estate, cost pressures, and a competitive professional services market—but growth in education, healthcare, and corporate sectors offers pathways forward."