Orlando Employment

Employment and Industries in the Orlando, Florida Area

Tourism is a primary economic factor in Orlando. The city is home to Walt Disney World, Sea World Orlando and Universal Orlando Resort. The city is regarded as a popular vacation destinations. Walt Disney World is a significant employer in the city. The convention industry is also vital to the local economy. In addition, the city is close enough for residents to commute to work to Patrick Air Force Base, Canaveral Air Force Base and the Kennedy Space Center.

The Orlando metro area includes prominent technology and manufacturing sectors which employ a vast number of people. There are more than 2000 manufacturing companies in the region. Orlando is recognized for providing innovation in the areas of agri-technology, digital media, software, aerospace and aviation. In addition, the metro area includes large centers for modeling, simulation and training businesses. It includes over 100 companies.

The Orlando region is also home to more than 1000 software companies. Over 500 biotechnology and life science firms are also situated in Orlando. In addition, digital media companies, the defense industry, and the growing film, television and electronic gaming sectors provide numerous jobs. The municipality is also a major distribution center.

Orlando was included in the Bizjournals' list of best places to start a small business. In addition, the city has been ranked #4 in Pew Research Center's America's most desirable places to live list.

Major manufacturing and engineering companies with facilities in the Orlando region are shown below:

  • Lockheed - Martin
  • General Dynamics
  • KDF
  • Mitsubishi Power Systems
  • Harris
  • Veritas/Seagate
  • Siemens
  • USAF
  • Delta Connection Academy
  • GE
  • AT&T
  • CAE Systems Flight & Simulation Training
  • HP
  • Raytheon Systems
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Agere Systems Inc
  • Westinghouse Power Corp
  • Hughes Supply
  • Constar International

Significant employers in Orlando are:

  • Walt Disney World
  • Orange County Public Schools
  • State of Florida
  • Adventist Health System
  • Florida Hospital
  • Walmart
  • Orlando Regional Care System
  • Universal Orlando
  • Federal Government
  • Publix Supermarkets
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Darden Restaurants
  • Sea World Orlando
  • Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc
  • Rosen Hotel and Resorts
  • Cox Enterprises
  • Siemens
  • Sun Trust Banks Inc
  • CVS Corp
  • Space Gateway Support
  • United Parcel Service Inc
  • Loews Cos Inc
  • Southwest Airlines
  • Mears Transportation Group
  • AirTran Airways
  • HCA Inc
  • Bank of America Corp

The prominent employment sectors include:

  • Trade, transportation and utilities
  • Leisure and hospitality
  • Professional and business services
  • Government
  • Education and health
  • Finance
  • Manufacturing

Notable data about Orlando: In 2008 the cost of living index was at 93.4 which is less than the nation's average of 100. In 2007 the estimated median household income was $44,000. About 28% of the residents over the age of 25 have a bachelor's degree or better.

Orlando companies have access to helpful business organizations such as:

The Orlando Business Journal offers current information about the business endeavors in Orlando.

Jobs in Orlando

RankTitleTotal EmployeesLocal Mean Salary (Per Year)Local Mean Salary (Per hour)National Growth % 2014-2024
1All Occupations1291630$46,140$22.18100
2Office and Administrative Support Occupations179210$37,550$18.0513.75
3Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations163940$25,890$12.458.7
4Sales and Related Occupations147820$38,440$18.489.5
5Transportation and Material Moving Occupations102510$35,340$16.996.7
6Business and Financial Operations Occupations74180$68,760$33.065.35
7Management Occupations70410$105,300$50.636.35
8Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations63570$73,850$35.515.85
9Educational Instruction and Library Occupations60480$50,330$24.26
10Construction and Extraction Occupations59570$42,760$20.564.6
11Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations59460$26,530$12.753.6
12Retail Salespersons51830$27,260$13.112.7
13Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations51290$45,190$21.733.75
14Personal Care and Service Occupations42440$28,630$13.774.65
15Production Occupations41820$35,240$16.945.6
16Fast Food and Counter Workers41420$21,080$10.142.45
17Customer Service Representatives38640$33,840$16.271.75
18Waiters and Waitresses38140$25,950$12.481.65
19Computer and Mathematical Occupations37180$84,080$40.423
20Healthcare Support Occupations35540$31,650$15.222.85
21Protective Service Occupations34190$38,150$18.342.2
22Cashiers26490$23,270$11.192.2
23Office Clerks, General22220$33,840$16.271.9
24Registered Nurses21280$64,990$31.251.95
25Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand20940$30,140$14.491.8
26Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations20220$53,660$25.81.8
27Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners20080$24,480$11.771.5
28General and Operations Managers19850$101,310$48.711.5
29Cooks, Restaurant19740$28,700$13.80.9
30Stockers and Order Fillers19470$28,260$13.591.25
31Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners19000$23,950$11.510.9
32Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive18760$35,470$17.051.4
33Architecture and Engineering Occupations18320$79,820$38.381.7
34First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers16400$54,400$26.150.95
35Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel16000$53,990$25.960.7
36Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other14540$71,950$34.590.7
37Security Guards14290$26,620$12.80.7
38Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers13140$27,760$13.340.75
39Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers12830$45,270$21.761.2
40Maintenance and Repair Workers, General12770$35,580$17.110.9
41Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers12620$22,470$10.80.3
42First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers12160$46,140$22.180.95
43Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks12110$39,890$19.181.05
44Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers11810$102,390$49.230.65
45First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers11700$36,660$17.620.6
46Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products11630$60,840$29.250.85
47Community and Social Service Occupations11590$44,520$21.41.75
48Construction Laborers11220$33,210$15.970.9
49Legal Occupations11090$83,320$40.060.8
50Nursing Assistants10090$27,420$13.190.95
51Accountants and Auditors9640$71,360$34.310.9
52Receptionists and Information Clerks9200$29,620$14.240.7
53Bartenders8240$29,070$13.980.4
54First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers7850$62,270$29.940.4
55Home Health and Personal Care Aides7830$24,130$11.60
56Medical Assistants7820$33,310$16.010.45
57Light Truck Drivers7710$37,320$17.940.6
58Food Preparation Workers7260$25,350$12.190.5
59Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists7150$59,610$28.660.45
60Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop6880$25,920$12.460.3
61Carpenters6530$42,580$20.470.6
62Dishwashers6250$23,280$11.190.3
63Management Analysts6020$85,320$41.020.55
64Human Resources Specialists6010$60,240$28.960.4
65Computer User Support Specialists6000$51,150$24.590.4
66Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics5870$37,880$18.210.5
67Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators5720$30,640$14.730.8
68Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment5650$25,020$12.030.3
69Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations5650$67,740$32.570.8
70Driver/Sales Workers5640$26,600$12.790.3
71Electricians5620$49,800$23.940.45
72Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks5220$26,350$12.670.15
73Lawyers5190$117,330$56.410.5
74Computer Systems Analysts4810$88,280$42.440.4
75Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses4780$45,260$21.760.5
76Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers4770$45,010$21.640.2
77Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers4660$57,550$27.670.4
78Construction Managers4650$87,540$42.090.3
79Financial Managers4590$133,700$64.280.4
80Pharmacy Technicians4550$32,790$15.760.3
81First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers4400$65,320$31.40.3
82Insurance Sales Agents4300$59,800$28.750.3
83Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks4290$33,950$16.320.4
84Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters4170$43,160$20.750.3
85Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity4110$23,860$11.470.3
86Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education3980$26,770$12.870.3
87Sales Managers3880$114,030$54.820.3
88Financial and Investment Analysts, Financial Risk Specialists, and Financial Specialists, All Other3770$73,530$35.350.2
89Buyers and Purchasing Agents3740$69,350$33.340.25
90Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers3720$24,300$11.680.1
91Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators3580$35,570$17.10.4
92Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants3580$32,800$15.770.4
93First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers3570$36,610$17.60.2
94Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks3570$42,200$20.290.1
95Billing and Posting Clerks3540$35,760$17.190.3
96Computer and Information Systems Managers3530$138,360$66.520.3
97Counter and Rental Clerks3520$30,370$14.60.3
98Packers and Packagers, Hand3500$25,250$12.140.4
99Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria3490$27,320$13.140.3
100First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors3490$54,550$26.230.3
Source: 2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov
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Jobs More Common Near Orlando Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
All Occupations$46,1401,291,630
Office and Administrative Support Occupations$37,550179,210
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$25,890163,940
Sales and Related Occupations$38,440147,820
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$35,340102,510
Business and Financial Operations Occupations$68,76074,180
Management Occupations$105,30070,410
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$73,85063,570
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$50,33060,480
Construction and Extraction Occupations$42,76059,570
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$26,53059,460
Retail Salespersons$27,26051,830
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$45,19051,290
Personal Care and Service Occupations$28,63042,440
Production Occupations$35,24041,820
Fast Food and Counter Workers$21,08041,420
Customer Service Representatives$33,84038,640
Waiters and Waitresses$25,95038,140
Computer and Mathematical Occupations$84,08037,180
Healthcare Support Occupations$31,65035,540
Protective Service Occupations$38,15034,190
Cashiers$23,27026,490
Office Clerks, General$33,84022,220
Registered Nurses$64,99021,280
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$30,14020,940
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$53,66020,220
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$24,48020,080
General and Operations Managers$101,31019,850
Cooks, Restaurant$28,70019,740
Stockers and Order Fillers$28,26019,470
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$23,95019,000
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$35,47018,760
Architecture and Engineering Occupations$79,82018,320
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$54,40016,400
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$53,99016,000
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other$71,95014,540
Security Guards$26,62014,290
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$27,76013,140
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$45,27012,830
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$35,58012,770
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$22,47012,620
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,14012,160
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$39,89012,110
Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$102,39011,810
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,66011,700
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$60,84011,630
Community and Social Service Occupations$44,52011,590
Construction Laborers$33,21011,220
Legal Occupations$83,32011,090
Nursing Assistants$27,42010,090

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Orlando, Florida Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
All Occupations$46,1401,291,630
Office and Administrative Support Occupations$37,550179,210
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$25,890163,940
Sales and Related Occupations$38,440147,820
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$35,340102,510
Business and Financial Operations Occupations$68,76074,180
Management Occupations$105,30070,410
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$73,85063,570
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$50,33060,480
Construction and Extraction Occupations$42,76059,570
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$26,53059,460
Retail Salespersons$27,26051,830
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$45,19051,290
Personal Care and Service Occupations$28,63042,440
Production Occupations$35,24041,820
Customer Service Representatives$33,84038,640
Waiters and Waitresses$25,95038,140
Computer and Mathematical Occupations$84,08037,180
Healthcare Support Occupations$31,65035,540
Protective Service Occupations$38,15034,190
Office Clerks, General$33,84022,220
Registered Nurses$64,99021,280
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$30,14020,940
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$53,66020,220
General and Operations Managers$101,31019,850
Cooks, Restaurant$28,70019,740
Stockers and Order Fillers$28,26019,470
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$35,47018,760
Architecture and Engineering Occupations$79,82018,320
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$54,40016,400
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$53,99016,000
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other$71,95014,540
Security Guards$26,62014,290
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$27,76013,140
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$45,27012,830
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$35,58012,770
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,14012,160
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$39,89012,110
Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$102,39011,810
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,66011,700
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$60,84011,630
Community and Social Service Occupations$44,52011,590
Construction Laborers$33,21011,220
Legal Occupations$83,32011,090
Nursing Assistants$27,42010,090
Accountants and Auditors$71,3609,640
Receptionists and Information Clerks$29,6209,200
Bartenders$29,0708,240
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$62,2707,850
Medical Assistants$33,3107,820

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