Florida economy thrives but state workers struggle, report says

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Florida state employees are the lowest-paid government workers in the nation, ranking 51st among states and Washington D.C.

Despite having the fourth-largest economy in the U.S., Florida pays its state workers significantly less than neighboring states with smaller economies.

Low pay has contributed to high vacancy rates in state agencies, with some positions remaining unfilled for years.

State of Florida employees are the rock-bottom lowest hourly earners in the country, trailing state workers in neighboring Alabama and Georgia by thousands of dollars to rank 51st among the states and Washington D.C. for government pay, according to the .

Nearly handle the paperwork, maintain the facilities, and provide the services that keep the 16th largest economy in the world,