Jobs, pay and daily life in Poinciana, 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.
Poinciana is a city in Florida with 75,068 residents. The median household earns $68,015 a year and the median rent is $1,965 a month, which is 34.7% of the median household income. The nearest metropolitan area with BLS wage data is Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL (1,411,730 jobs), about 13 miles away; this place is probably not part of it, so its pay tables are a reference only.
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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 nearest metropolitan area with wage data, Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, about 13 miles away. They show what the regional labour market pays; they are not a measure of this city.
Median pay across all occupations: $46,630 (US $50,980); unemployment 4.2% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 18.1% |
| Education and health care | 16.8% |
| Retail trade | 15.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 10.2% |
| Construction | 8.3% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.8% |
| Other services | 4.9% |
| Public administration | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Information | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.1% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county (the first of several) where Poinciana lies and cover the whole county, not only the city. The city also extends into Polk County.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola County | 427,415 | $20,398 million | $47,725 | 115,837 | 10,530 | $52,525 | +4.5% | 4.5% | 241,542 |
| Polk County | 790,694 | $44,304 million | $56,032 | 260,590 | 17,281 | $55,697 | +0.7% | 5.2% | 364,459 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 20,890 | 20.6% | $32,160 | 1.98 |
| Retail trade | 18,780 | 18.5% | $33,302 | 1.62 |
| Health care and social assistance | 17,597 | 17.3% | $65,084 | 1.06 |
| Administrative and waste services | 10,663 | 10.5% | $63,851 | 1.56 |
| Construction | 7,092 | 7.0% | $60,057 | 1.17 |
| Professional and technical services | 4,357 | 4.3% | $93,879 | 0.54 |
| Real estate and rental | 3,735 | 3.7% | $57,493 | 2.08 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3,049 | 3.0% | $42,110 | 0.87 |
| Wholesale trade | 2,906 | 2.9% | $65,133 | 0.64 |
| Educational services | 2,540 | 2.5% | $43,520 | 1.06 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 2,472 | 2.4% | $49,294 | 1.27 |
| Manufacturing | 2,300 | 2.3% | $65,561 | 0.24 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 2,043 | 2.0% | $49,306 | 0.42 |
| Finance and insurance | 1,773 | 1.7% | $75,952 | 0.38 |
| Information | 775 | 0.8% | $115,128 | 0.36 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 336 | 0.3% | $52,201 | 0.36 |
| Management of companies | 129 | 0.1% | $134,477 | 0.07 |
| Utilities | 59 | 0.1% | $124,220 | 0.13 |
| Mining, oil and gas | 12 | 0.0% | $56,544 | 0.03 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.9% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 12.1% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 51.6% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,015 |
| Income per person | $32,274 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,965 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 34.7% |
| Median home value | $290,700 |
| Homeowners | 77.2% |
| Poverty rate | 14.9% |
| Price level of the nearest metro area (US = 100) | 101.4 |
| Nearest 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 | 39.5 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 87.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 22.1% |
| Born abroad | 22.3% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 57.6% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15.6 | 60 | 55 |
| Feb | 17.8 | 64 | 52 |
| Mar | 20.1 | 68 | 63 |
| Apr | 23.2 | 74 | 58 |
| May | 25.9 | 79 | 102 |
| Jun | 27.1 | 81 | 217 |
| Jul | 27.3 | 81 | 189 |
| Aug | 27.3 | 81 | 199 |
| Sep | 26.2 | 79 | 175 |
| Oct | 23.5 | 74 | 90 |
| Nov | 19.8 | 68 | 45 |
| Dec | 17.5 | 64 | 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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kissimmee | FL | 13 mi | 81,479 | $53,758 | $1,647 |
| St. Cloud | FL | 14 mi | 65,130 | $83,174 | $1,683 |
| Winter Haven | FL | 16 mi | 55,200 | $59,648 | $1,246 |
| Four Corners | FL | 18 mi | 65,048 | $72,879 | $1,847 |
| Meadow Woods | FL | 20 mi | 42,852 | $82,744 | $1,906 |
| Horizon West | FL | 24 mi | 67,416 | $127,335 | $2,464 |
| Orlando | FL | 24 mi | 319,758 | $72,336 | $1,747 |
| Lakeland | FL | 29 mi | 119,961 | $64,185 | $1,395 |
| Winter Garden | FL | 30 mi | 47,872 | $106,495 | $1,963 |
| Clermont | FL | 32 mi | 46,853 | $82,306 | $1,828 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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75,068 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,965 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 34.7% of the median household income.
$68,015 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
4.5% (BLS county, Osceola County (latest month 2026M09)).
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