Here’s what the oil and natural gas industry currently means to the state of Florida:

• More than $18 billion contributed to the economy.
• More than $10 billion contributed to labor income.
• More than 230,000 jobs provided or supported by the industry, with an average salary for non-gas station oil and natural gas employees of $61,388.

Even better – here’s what the oil and natural gas industry could mean to Florida with sensible energy development and sound tax policies:

• More than 84,000 additional jobs created by 2015 and more than 131,000 additional jobs created by 2030.
• An average of $1.3 billion of new, additional revenue to the state every year through 2030.

Let’s put that second figure in perspective: An additional $1.3 billion each year would be enough to cover three-quarters of Florida’s annual general fund contribution to every state public university – without using additional taxpayer dollars.

Energy works in Florida, with the men and women of the oil and natural gas industry playing a critical role in that state’s economy. See more, here.