Jobs, pay and daily life in Orlando, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Orlando is a city in Florida with 334,871 residents. The median household earns $77,597 a year and the median rent is $1,841 a month, which is 28.5% of the median household income. It is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metropolitan area, where BLS counts 1,411,730 jobs.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 49,970 | 1.41 | $32,290 | $28,360 | $44,480 | -9% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 36,820 | 1.79 | $35,410 | $27,040 | $63,680 | +1% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 35,690 | 1.51 | $40,530 | $31,680 | $58,340 | -9% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 34,830 | 1.00 | $28,620 | $27,670 | $35,990 | -8% |
| Registered Nurses | 30,150 | 0.98 | $83,550 | $68,890 | $116,210 | -14% |
| Cashiers | 29,340 | 1.05 | $31,330 | $27,860 | $38,380 | -5% |
| General and Operations Managers | 27,430 | 0.86 | $100,440 | $47,400 | $226,870 | -5% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 24,640 | 0.96 | $36,400 | $30,260 | $48,180 | -2% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 24,080 | 0.90 | $38,630 | $30,510 | $53,790 | -4% |
| Office Clerks, General | 22,330 | 1.00 | $43,740 | $30,830 | $65,170 | -3% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 21,620 | 1.08 | $34,590 | $28,830 | $41,660 | -6% |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 20,030 | 5.55 | $30,940 | $29,170 | $37,890 | -4% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 19,960 | 1.56 | $37,970 | $30,700 | $47,570 | +2% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 18,340 | 1.61 | $58,870 | $31,320 | $129,730 | -16% |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 17,810 | 2.28 | $35,150 | $29,490 | $46,580 | -1% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 16,380 | 1.18 | $46,060 | $34,790 | $62,940 | -7% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 15,420 | 0.82 | $50,250 | $37,910 | $74,940 | -14% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 15,110 | 1.36 | $43,070 | $30,520 | $62,280 | -2% |
| Security Guards | 14,870 | 1.28 | $35,500 | $28,960 | $44,220 | -7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 14,830 | 1.14 | $63,010 | $40,210 | $98,430 | -9% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 2,390 | 0.77 | $283,600 | $69,370 | $442,020 | +7% |
| Anesthesiologists | 700 | 1.99 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | n/a |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 770 | 1.63 | $214,690 | $165,720 | $441,400 | -9% |
| Dentists, General | 1,320 | 1.17 | $212,300 | $98,110 | $299,710 | +24% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,780 | 0.89 | $177,990 | $127,080 | $259,070 | +4% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 5,190 | 0.85 | $171,210 | $101,830 | $249,890 | -2% |
| Computer Network Architects | 1,730 | 1.06 | $156,560 | $92,790 | $195,200 | +17% |
| Marketing Managers | 3,420 | 0.95 | $143,220 | $72,130 | $254,880 | -14% |
| Financial Managers | 6,190 | 0.81 | $140,850 | $80,140 | $270,210 | -15% |
| Lawyers | 5,890 | 0.86 | $136,970 | $78,770 | $265,810 | -14% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 650 | 0.94 | $136,300 | $92,550 | $203,500 | -16% |
| Human Resources Managers | 1,530 | 0.76 | $136,230 | $80,300 | $241,870 | -9% |
| Pharmacists | 2,900 | 0.99 | $135,010 | $73,930 | $164,870 | -4% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 1,040 | 1.18 | $133,390 | $84,340 | $179,490 | +2% |
| Veterinarians | 570 | 0.74 | $132,440 | $62,430 | $205,710 | +2% |
| Sales Managers | 6,220 | 1.07 | $131,770 | $72,550 | $247,060 | -11% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,950 | 0.66 | $130,640 | $104,230 | $159,210 | -1% |
| Software Developers | 13,440 | 0.88 | $129,620 | $80,170 | $176,800 | -5% |
| Purchasing Managers | 570 | 0.74 | $129,470 | $74,220 | $207,160 | -13% |
| Information Security Analysts | 1,890 | 1.09 | $129,440 | $77,530 | $173,420 | +0% |
These figures are for the whole Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $46,630 (US $50,980); unemployment 4.2% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 19.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 17.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 16.5% |
| Retail trade | 11.4% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 7.7% |
| Construction | 7.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5.2% |
| Other services | 3.3% |
| Public administration | 2.4% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.0% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.3% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 13.2% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 11.6% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,597 |
| Income per person | $44,884 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,841 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 28.5% |
| Median home value | $430,200 |
| Homeowners | 37.1% |
| Poverty rate | 14.0% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 101.4 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $46,630 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: No state tax on wages.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 35.1 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 42.5% |
| Born abroad | 30.1% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 75.1% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15.0 | 59 | 60 |
| Feb | 17.1 | 63 | 56 |
| Mar | 19.6 | 67 | 69 |
| Apr | 22.7 | 73 | 59 |
| May | 25.7 | 78 | 100 |
| Jun | 27.1 | 81 | 208 |
| Jul | 27.4 | 81 | 184 |
| Aug | 27.4 | 81 | 194 |
| Sep | 26.1 | 79 | 174 |
| Oct | 23.3 | 74 | 90 |
| Nov | 19.4 | 67 | 48 |
| Dec | 17.0 | 63 | 59 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay | FL | 48 mi | 130,132 | $72,614 | $1,601 |
| Lakeland | FL | 49 mi | 119,961 | $64,185 | $1,395 |
| Tampa | FL | 81 mi | 414,575 | $84,114 | $1,898 |
| Port St. Lucie | FL | 94 mi | 232,491 | $80,648 | $1,937 |
| St. Petersburg | FL | 96 mi | 262,732 | $75,192 | $1,663 |
| Gainesville | FL | 110 mi | 145,702 | $46,195 | $1,296 |
| Cape Coral | FL | 130 mi | 215,536 | $78,104 | $1,858 |
| West Palm Beach | FL | 134 mi | 122,290 | $73,446 | $1,772 |
| Jacksonville | FL | 135 mi | 1,009,831 | $72,389 | $1,568 |
| Coral Springs | FL | 160 mi | 136,103 | $93,602 | $2,084 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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334,871 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,841 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 28.5% of the median household income.
$77,597 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
4.2% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
Florida. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.