From health care to finance, these top-rated employers are shaping a more inclusive future for women in the workplace, right here in the Tampa Bay region.
If you’re a woman building your career in Tampa Bay or its surrounding counties, you’re in good company — literally. Five major employers with deep roots in the region have earned spots on Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Best Employers for Women.
The annual list, compiled in partnership with market research firm Statista, surveys more than 70,000 employees across the U.S., highlighting companies that excel in workplace culture, gender equity, family support and advancement opportunities.
Here are the local standouts in alpha order:
BayCare Health System, Clearwater
Jabil, St. Petersburg
Publix Super Markets, Lakeland
Raymond James Financial, St. Petersburg
University of South Florida, Tampa
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Velera, St. Petersburg
Forbes’ full list includes 400 companies nationwide, including industry-specific data and rankings.
