AEC Talent Index — Southeast US
Quarterly labor market intelligence for Architecture, Engineering & Construction firms across Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee.
Real-Time Labor Intelligence for AEC Decision-Makers
The Luxus AEC Talent Index aggregates data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, JOLTS, FRED economic indicators, CareerOneStop wage benchmarks, and live job posting analytics to deliver a single, authoritative view of the AEC talent market in the Southeast United States.
Published quarterly, the Index gives HR leaders, hiring managers, and firm principals the market context they need to set competitive compensation, anticipate turnover risk, and move faster than competitors when top candidates become available.
As of Q1 2026, the Southeast AEC market — anchored by Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee — remains one of the most active talent markets in the country, driven by infrastructure investment, commercial construction, and data center development.
Southeast Market Coverage
Disciplines Tracked
What the Index Measures
Pay Rate Benchmarking
Median and 75th-percentile compensation by role, experience level, and metro — updated quarterly from BLS and live job postings.
Hiring Demand Forecast
Leading indicators from FRED construction spending, JOLTS openings data, and Adzuna live job postings signal where demand is heading.
Turnover Risk Signals
Quits rates by AEC sector help firms identify where retention risk is highest and benchmark against regional competitors.
Southeast Market Focus
Primary coverage across FL, GA, NC, SC, and TN — the fastest-growing AEC markets in the US as of Q1 2026.
Current Market Insights
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