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Average salary by job family in Orlando
| Management | $131,010 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $106,340 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $105,980 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $98,870 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $98,620 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $89,260 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $87,320 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $62,160 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $57,210 |
| Community and Social Service | $55,680 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $54,940 |
| Construction and Extraction | $54,850 |
| Protective Service | $49,320 |
| Sales and Related | $49,230 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $48,450 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,770 |
| Production | $46,280 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,480 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $38,310 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $37,960 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $37,770 |
| Personal Care and Service | $36,980 |
Highest-paying jobs in Orlando
- Radiologists$423,290
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$376,710
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$345,480
- Psychiatrists$323,510
- Physicians, All Other$279,750
- Nurse Anesthetists$261,640
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$228,430
- Dentists, General$198,180
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$187,550
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$187,480
Most common jobs in Orlando and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 49,970 | $35,040 | $32,290 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 36,820 | $41,420 | $35,410 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 35,690 | $43,750 | $40,530 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 34,830 | $30,520 | $28,620 |
| Registered Nurses | 30,150 | $89,170 | $83,550 |
| Cashiers | 29,340 | $33,000 | $31,330 |
| General and Operations Managers | 27,430 | $126,060 | $100,440 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 24,640 | $38,340 | $36,400 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 24,080 | $41,470 | $38,630 |
| Office Clerks, General | 22,330 | $46,180 | $43,740 |
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Cost of living in Orlando
Prices in the Orlando area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 101.4 for 2024. The average local salary of $61,890 therefore buys what $61,025 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $387,733, 5.1 times the median household income of $75,611.
$387,733typical home value
$75,611median household income
101.4BEA price parity
2,721,022metro population
Take-home pay in Orlando
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,800 | $30,945 | $2,579 |
| Median wage | $46,630 | $39,647 | $3,304 |
| Average wage | $61,890 | $51,908 | $4,326 |
| 75th percentile wage | $71,170 | $58,898 | $4,908 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Orlando
Management34 jobs
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$188K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$178K
- Financial Managers$164K
- Marketing Managers$157K
- Human Resources Managers$152K
- Sales Managers$148K
- Public Relations Managers$139K
- Purchasing Managers$138K
- Industrial Production Managers$136K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$134K
- Managers, All Other$129K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$129K
- General and Operations Managers$126K
- Construction Managers$125K
- Natural Sciences Managers$122K
- Training and Development Managers$120K
- Fundraising Managers$111K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$109K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$106K
- Administrative Services Managers$106K
- Facilities Managers$105K
- Education Administrators, All Other$101K
- Emergency Management Directors$100K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$99K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$92K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$91K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$90K
- Lodging Managers$86K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$81K
- Social and Community Service Managers$81K
- Funeral Home Managers$78K
- Food Service Managers$73K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$70K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$60K
Legal7 jobs
Computer and Mathematical19 jobs
- Database Architects$149K
- Computer Network Architects$148K
- Software Developers$132K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$129K
- Information Security Analysts$129K
- Actuaries$128K
- Statisticians$121K
- Data Scientists$115K
- Database Administrators$111K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$111K
- Computer Systems Analysts$104K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$103K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$95K
- Computer Programmers$95K
- Web Developers$89K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$84K
- Operations Research Analysts$84K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$71K
- Computer User Support Specialists$60K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical55 jobs
- Radiologists$423K
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$377K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$345K
- Psychiatrists$324K
- Physicians, All Other$280K
- Nurse Anesthetists$262K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$228K
- Dentists, General$198K
- Family Medicine Physicians$183K
- Podiatrists$168K
- Optometrists$149K
- Veterinarians$138K
- Pharmacists$132K
- Physician Assistants$132K
- Nurse Practitioners$129K
- Pediatricians, General$129K
- Physical Therapists$100K
- Radiation Therapists$100K
- Occupational Therapists$99K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$98K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$98K
- Chiropractors$97K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$93K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$92K
- Registered Nurses$89K
- Audiologists$88K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$86K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$85K
- Dental Hygienists$85K
- Surgical Assistants$84K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$82K
- Respiratory Therapists$81K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$74K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Therapists, All Other$70K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$69K
- Acupuncturists$68K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Athletic Trainers$65K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Surgical Technologists$62K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61K
- Paramedics$61K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$60K
- Recreational Therapists$59K
- Opticians, Dispensing$56K
- Exercise Physiologists$56K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$51K
- Medical Records Specialists$49K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$45K
- Psychiatric Technicians$45K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$44K
- Pharmacy Technicians$44K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$43K
- Dietetic Technicians$36K
Architecture and Engineering28 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$141K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$134K
- Materials Engineers$130K
- Aerospace Engineers$126K
- Engineers, All Other$121K
- Electrical Engineers$113K
- Industrial Engineers$108K
- Mechanical Engineers$108K
- Civil Engineers$106K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$99K
- Environmental Engineers$96K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$91K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$90K
- Landscape Architects$89K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$79K
- Surveyors$77K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$75K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$73K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$68K
- Mechanical Drafters$67K
- Drafters, All Other$64K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$59K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$56K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$55K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$52K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$48K
Life, Physical, and Social Science25 jobs
- Psychologists, All Other$125K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$118K
- Economists$107K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$107K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$103K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$98K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$95K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$94K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$88K
- School Psychologists$87K
- Urban and Regional Planners$83K
- Chemists$81K
- Foresters$79K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$77K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$73K
- Conservation Scientists$69K
- Hydrologic Technicians$69K
- Forensic Science Technicians$62K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$62K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$56K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$50K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$49K
- Chemical Technicians$49K
- Biological Technicians$49K
- Social Science Research Assistants$43K
Business and Financial Operations30 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$149K
- Financial Risk Specialists$107K
- Management Analysts$107K
- Project Management Specialists$102K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$99K
- Accountants and Auditors$88K
- Insurance Underwriters$88K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$88K
- Credit Analysts$84K
- Budget Analysts$83K
- Cost Estimators$83K
- Financial Examiners$83K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$82K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$80K
- Loan Officers$80K
- Compliance Officers$79K
- Logisticians$79K
- Labor Relations Specialists$77K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$76K
- Training and Development Specialists$75K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$75K
- Human Resources Specialists$74K
- Fundraisers$71K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$71K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$69K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$69K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$66K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$63K
- Tax Preparers$53K
- Credit Counselors$48K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media33 jobs
- Art Directors$111K
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$94K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$94K
- Technical Writers$93K
- Producers and Directors$91K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$86K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$80K
- Designers, All Other$79K
- Writers and Authors$78K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$76K
- Editors$75K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$74K
- Public Relations Specialists$74K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$71K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$71K
- Lighting Technicians$68K
- Interior Designers$68K
- Fashion Designers$67K
- Graphic Designers$67K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$66K
- Film and Video Editors$66K
- Broadcast Technicians$65K
- Interpreters and Translators$64K
- Music Directors and Composers$63K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$61K
- Audio and Video Technicians$58K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$54K
- Coaches and Scouts$48K
- Craft Artists$46K
- Photographers$45K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$40K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38K
- Floral Designers$37K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair36 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$95K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$93K
- Avionics Technicians$91K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$68K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$66K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$63K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$61K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$60K
- Riggers$60K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$59K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$58K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$58K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$58K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$58K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$56K
- Home Appliance Repairers$55K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$53K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$52K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$52K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$51K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$51K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$49K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$48K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$48K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$46K
- Bicycle Repairers$42K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$36K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$71K
- Healthcare Social Workers$66K
- Health Education Specialists$63K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61K
- Clergy$59K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$57K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$56K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$56K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$53K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$53K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$52K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$51K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$51K
- Counselors, All Other$48K
- Community Health Workers$47K
- Religious Workers, All Other$46K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$44K
Educational Instruction and Library45 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$116K
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Curators$73K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$72K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Instructional Coordinators$71K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$67K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$66K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$65K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$65K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$64K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$63K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$63K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$61K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$60K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$58K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$57K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$52K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$48K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$48K
- Tutors$40K
- Library Technicians$40K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$40K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$39K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34K
Construction and Extraction36 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$95K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$72K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56K
- Sheet Metal Workers$56K
- Electricians$55K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$54K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$53K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$53K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$53K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$52K
- Carpenters$51K
- Pile Driver Operators$51K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$51K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$51K
- Glaziers$50K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$50K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$50K
- Roofers$49K
- Tile and Stone Setters$49K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$49K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$49K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$47K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$47K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$47K
- Pipelayers$47K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$46K
- Carpet Installers$46K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$46K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$44K
- Construction Laborers$43K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$42K
- Helpers--Carpenters$41K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$41K
- Helpers--Electricians$39K
- Fence Erectors$38K
Protective Service20 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$75K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$72K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$69K
- Bailiffs$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$63K
- Transportation Security Screeners$59K
- Animal Control Workers$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$52K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$52K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$50K
- Firefighters$50K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$49K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$44K
- Security Guards$37K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35K
- School Bus Monitors$35K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$33K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Sales Engineers$115K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$107K
- Real Estate Brokers$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$90K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$80K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$71K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$67K
- Insurance Sales Agents$66K
- Advertising Sales Agents$61K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$56K
- Travel Agents$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$52K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$43K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$40K
- Parts Salespersons$40K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Telemarketers$34K
- Cashiers$33K
Transportation and Material Moving31 jobs
- Air Traffic Controllers$146K
- Commercial Pilots$129K
- Transportation Inspectors$118K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$91K
- Crane and Tower Operators$70K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$68K
- Flight Attendants$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$57K
- Traffic Technicians$56K
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$56K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$54K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$49K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$46K
- Light Truck Drivers$44K
- Bus Drivers, School$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$39K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$38K
- Driver/Sales Workers$37K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36K
- Passenger Attendants$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Taxi Drivers$33K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$33K
- Parking Attendants$32K
Office and Administrative Support46 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68K
- Brokerage Clerks$67K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$60K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$59K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$56K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$55K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$55K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$55K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$52K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$52K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51K
- Procurement Clerks$49K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$48K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$48K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$48K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$48K
- Bill and Account Collectors$47K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$47K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$47K
- Order Clerks$46K
- Office Clerks, General$46K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$46K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$46K
- Tellers$44K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$44K
- Customer Service Representatives$44K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$43K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Word Processors and Typists$43K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$42K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$41K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$41K
- File Clerks$41K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$41K
- Couriers and Messengers$40K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$39K
- Data Entry Keyers$39K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$37K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$37K
Production62 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$60K
- Semiconductor Processing Technicians$59K
- Machinists$57K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$57K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$56K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$56K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$55K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$49K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$49K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$49K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$48K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Furniture Finishers$47K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$46K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$46K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$45K
- Upholsterers$45K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$44K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$44K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$44K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$43K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$43K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$43K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43K
- Printing Press Operators$43K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Woodworkers, All Other$42K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$41K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$40K
- Sewing Machine Operators$40K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$39K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$39K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$39K
- Helpers--Production Workers$39K
- Production Workers, All Other$38K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$38K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$37K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$37K
- Food Batchmakers$37K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$37K
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$36K
- Bakers$36K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$34K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$32K
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$70K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$70K
- Massage Therapists$54K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$50K
- Dental Assistants$48K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$45K
- Medical Transcriptionists$44K
- Medical Assistants$43K
- Phlebotomists$42K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$40K
- Pharmacy Aides$40K
- Nursing Assistants$39K
- Orderlies$36K
- Physical Therapist Aides$35K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$49K
- Pest Control Workers$47K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$45K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$43K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45K
- Bartenders$45K
- Waiters and Waitresses$41K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$40K
- Cooks, Restaurant$39K
- Cooks, All Other$37K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$36K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$36K
- Food Preparation Workers$35K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34K
- Cooks, Short Order$34K
- Dishwashers$33K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$32K
- Cooks, Fast Food$32K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$31K
Personal Care and Service22 jobs
- Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance$120K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$56K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$51K
- Tour and Travel Guides$51K
- Skincare Specialists$49K
- Costume Attendants$48K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$45K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$45K
- Residential Advisors$44K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$41K
- Concierges$39K
- Animal Trainers$38K
- Recreation Workers$37K
- Animal Caretakers$37K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$35K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$33K
- Funeral Attendants$33K
- Childcare Workers$33K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$33K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$32K
Jobs paid by the hour in Orlando
For 4 jobs in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $56.21 | $28.83 | 310 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $27.83 | $15.95 | 50 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $26.42 | $17.17 | 1,890 |
| Actors | $21.16 | $19.11 | 4,240 |
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Salary in Orlando: questions
What is a good salary in Orlando?
Half of all workers in the Orlando metro earn less than $46,630 and the average is $61,890. Earning more than $71,170 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Orlando to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $70,759, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.4).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Orlando?
Radiologists ($423,290), Dentists, All Other Specialists ($376,710), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($345,480).
What is the average salary in Kissimmee?
Kissimmee is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area, where the average salary is $61,890 a year and the median $46,630. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Kissimmee, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Sanford?
Sanford is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area, where the average salary is $61,890 a year and the median $46,630. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Sanford, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL (36740), all occupations and 607 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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