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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
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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 $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $71,754, 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).
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.
- 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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