Most common jobs in Orlando
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January 11, 2021
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Most common jobs in Orlando
The 10 largest occupations in America employ 30.5 million workers, representing 21% of all workers. Keeping America’s economy moving would be impossible without office workers, package handlers, food prep workers, and truck drivers. And what would the sick do without the millions of hospital workers, nurses, and home health aides?
Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Orlando using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by total employment as of May 2019. While much has changed during the coronavirus pandemic, the jobs featured here give a holistic view at the most popular industries in your area and how many jobs are supported.
Keep reading to see which jobs in Orlando are the most common.
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#50. Electricians
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 5,620
- Employment per 1,000: 4.348 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,800
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,620
- Employment per 1,000: 4.348 (7% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $49,800
National
- Employment: 688,620 (#41 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,370
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#49. Driver/sales workers
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 5,640
- Employment per 1,000: 4.369 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,600
National
- Employment: 444,660 (#67 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 5,640
- Employment per 1,000: 4.369 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,600
National
- Employment: 444,660 (#67 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#48. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 5,650
- Employment per 1,000: 4.377 (68% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
National
- Employment: 382,670 (#88 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,940
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 5,650
- Employment per 1,000: 4.377 (68% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
National
- Employment: 382,670 (#88 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $27,940
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#47. Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 5,840
- Employment per 1,000: 4.518 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,650
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 5,840
- Employment per 1,000: 4.518 (7% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $52,650
National
- Employment: 622,330 (#54 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,550
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#46. Automotive service technicians and mechanics
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 5,870
- Employment per 1,000: 4.542 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,880
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 5,870
- Employment per 1,000: 4.542 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,880
National
- Employment: 655,330 (#45 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $44,890
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#45. Computer user support specialists
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 6,000
- Employment per 1,000: 4.644 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,150
National
- Employment: 647,330 (#47 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $56,550
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 6,000
- Employment per 1,000: 4.644 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $51,150
National
- Employment: 647,330 (#47 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $56,550
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#44. Human resources specialists
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 6,010
- Employment per 1,000: 4.654 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,240
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,010
- Employment per 1,000: 4.654 (8% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,240
National
- Employment: 633,040 (#50 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $67,760
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#43. Management analysts
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 6,020
- Employment per 1,000: 4.663 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $85,320
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 6,020
- Employment per 1,000: 4.663 (3% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $85,320
National
- Employment: 709,750 (#37 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $95,560
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#42. Dishwashers
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 6,250
- Employment per 1,000: 4.841 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,280
National
- Employment: 514,330 (#62 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 6,250
- Employment per 1,000: 4.841 (38% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,280
National
- Employment: 514,330 (#62 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#41. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 6,430
- Employment per 1,000: 4.979 (46% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,110
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 6,430
- Employment per 1,000: 4.979 (46% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,110
National
- Employment: 1,346,910 (#21 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#40. Carpenters
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 6,530
- Employment per 1,000: 5.057 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,580
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 6,530
- Employment per 1,000: 5.057 (1% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $42,580
National
- Employment: 734,170 (#35 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $52,850
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#39. Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 6,880
- Employment per 1,000: 5.33 (85% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,920
National
- Employment: 423,380 (#73 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 6,880
- Employment per 1,000: 5.33 (85% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,920
National
- Employment: 423,380 (#73 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#38. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 7,150
- Employment per 1,000: 5.535 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,610
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 7,150
- Employment per 1,000: 5.535 (20% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $59,610
National
- Employment: 678,500 (#42 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,570
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#37. Food preparation workers
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 7,260
- Employment per 1,000: 5.619 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,350
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 7,260
- Employment per 1,000: 5.619 (4% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,350
National
- Employment: 863,740 (#34 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#36. Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 7,470
- Employment per 1,000: 5.782 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,760
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 7,470
- Employment per 1,000: 5.782 (18% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $56,760
National
- Employment: 1,035,850 (#28 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $65,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#35. Light truck drivers
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 7,710
- Employment per 1,000: 5.968 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,710
- Employment per 1,000: 5.968 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
National
- Employment: 923,050 (#32 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $38,520
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#34. Medical assistants
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 7,820
- Employment per 1,000: 6.053 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,310
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 7,820
- Employment per 1,000: 6.053 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,310
National
- Employment: 712,430 (#36 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#33. First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 7,850
- Employment per 1,000: 6.076 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,270
National
- Employment: 626,180 (#53 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,440
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 7,850
- Employment per 1,000: 6.076 (43% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $62,270
National
- Employment: 626,180 (#53 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,440
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#32. Bartenders
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 8,240
- Employment per 1,000: 6.382 (45% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,070
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 8,240
- Employment per 1,000: 6.382 (45% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,070
National
- Employment: 646,850 (#48 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#31. Receptionists and information clerks
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 9,200
- Employment per 1,000: 7.122 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,620
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 9,200
- Employment per 1,000: 7.122 (1% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $29,620
National
- Employment: 1,057,370 (#26 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#30. Accountants and auditors
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 9,640
- Employment per 1,000: 7.463 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,360
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 9,640
- Employment per 1,000: 7.463 (14% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $71,360
National
- Employment: 1,280,700 (#23 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $79,520
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#29. Nursing assistants
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 10,090
- Employment per 1,000: 7.815 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,420
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 10,090
- Employment per 1,000: 7.815 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,420
National
- Employment: 1,419,920 (#17 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#28. Construction laborers
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 11,220
- Employment per 1,000: 8.685 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 11,220
- Employment per 1,000: 8.685 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
National
- Employment: 1,020,350 (#29 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,730
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#27. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 11,630
- Employment per 1,000: 9.002 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,840
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 11,630
- Employment per 1,000: 9.002 (2% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $60,840
National
- Employment: 1,344,530 (#22 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $71,110
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#26. First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 11,700
- Employment per 1,000: 9.059 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,660
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 11,700
- Employment per 1,000: 9.059 (32% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $36,660
National
- Employment: 1,011,100 (#30 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#25. Elementary school teachers, except special education
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 11,770
- Employment per 1,000: 9.114 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,030
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 11,770
- Employment per 1,000: 9.114 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $55,030
National
- Employment: 1,430,480 (#16 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $63,930
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#24. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 11,810
- Employment per 1,000: 9.147 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $102,390
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 11,810
- Employment per 1,000: 9.147 (5% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $102,390
National
- Employment: 1,406,870 (#19 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $111,620
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#23. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 12,110
- Employment per 1,000: 9.38 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,890
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
- Employment: 12,110
- Employment per 1,000: 9.38 (9% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $39,890
National
- Employment: 1,512,660 (#14 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $42,960
- Entry level education requirements: Some college, no degree
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#22. First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 12,160
- Employment per 1,000: 9.414 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,140
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 12,160
- Employment per 1,000: 9.414 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $46,140
National
- Employment: 1,171,900 (#24 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $45,830
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#21. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 12,620
- Employment per 1,000: 9.77 (201% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,470
National
- Employment: 477,270 (#64 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 12,620
- Employment per 1,000: 9.77 (201% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $22,470
National
- Employment: 477,270 (#64 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#20. Maintenance and repair workers, general
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 12,770
- Employment per 1,000: 9.887 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,580
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 12,770
- Employment per 1,000: 9.887 (2% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,580
National
- Employment: 1,418,990 (#18 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $41,960
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#19. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 12,830
- Employment per 1,000: 9.931 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,270
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
- Employment: 12,830
- Employment per 1,000: 9.931 (21% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $45,270
National
- Employment: 1,856,130 (#13 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $46,850
- Entry level education requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
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#18. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 13,140
- Employment per 1,000: 10.174 (64% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,760
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 13,140
- Employment per 1,000: 10.174 (64% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,760
National
- Employment: 912,660 (#33 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#17. Security guards
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 14,290
- Employment per 1,000: 11.063 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,620
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 14,290
- Employment per 1,000: 11.063 (44% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $26,620
National
- Employment: 1,126,370 (#25 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#16. Sales representatives of services, except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 16,000
- Employment per 1,000: 12.386 (75% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,990
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 16,000
- Employment per 1,000: 12.386 (75% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $53,990
National
- Employment: 1,039,670 (#27 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $66,760
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#15. First-line supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 16,400
- Employment per 1,000: 12.696 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,400
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 16,400
- Employment per 1,000: 12.696 (25% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $54,400
National
- Employment: 1,487,870 (#15 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $60,130
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#14. Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 18,760
- Employment per 1,000: 14.523 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,470
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 18,760
- Employment per 1,000: 14.523 (5% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $35,470
National
- Employment: 2,038,340 (#12 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $39,180
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#13. Maids and housekeeping cleaners
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 19,000
- Employment per 1,000: 14.706 (133% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,950
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 19,000
- Employment per 1,000: 14.706 (133% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,950
National
- Employment: 926,960 (#31 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#12. Stockers and order fillers
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 19,470
- Employment per 1,000: 15.072 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,260
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 19,470
- Employment per 1,000: 15.072 (4% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,260
National
- Employment: 2,135,850 (#11 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#11. Cooks, restaurant
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 19,740
- Employment per 1,000: 15.286 (60% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 19,740
- Employment per 1,000: 15.286 (60% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
National
- Employment: 1,401,890 (#20 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#10. General and operations managers
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 19,850
- Employment per 1,000: 15.369 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $101,310
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 19,850
- Employment per 1,000: 15.369 (6% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $101,310
National
- Employment: 2,400,280 (#9 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $123,030
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#9. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 20,080
- Employment per 1,000: 15.546 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,480
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 20,080
- Employment per 1,000: 15.546 (6% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $24,480
National
- Employment: 2,145,450 (#10 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#8. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 20,940
- Employment per 1,000: 16.21 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,140
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 20,940
- Employment per 1,000: 16.21 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $30,140
National
- Employment: 2,953,170 (#6 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#7. Registered nurses
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 21,280
- Employment per 1,000: 16.475 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,990
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
- Employment: 21,280
- Employment per 1,000: 16.475 (19% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $64,990
National
- Employment: 2,982,280 (#4 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $77,460
- Entry level education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
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#6. Office clerks, general
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 22,220
- Employment per 1,000: 17.204 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,840
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 22,220
- Employment per 1,000: 17.204 (15% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,840
National
- Employment: 2,956,060 (#5 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $36,360
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#5. Cashiers
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 26,490
- Employment per 1,000: 20.51 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,270
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 26,490
- Employment per 1,000: 20.51 (16% lower employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $23,270
National
- Employment: 3,596,630 (#3 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $24,370
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#4. Waiters and waitresses
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 38,140
- Employment per 1,000: 29.532 (68% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,950
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 38,140
- Employment per 1,000: 29.532 (68% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $25,950
National
- Employment: 2,579,020 (#8 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#3. Customer service representatives
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 38,640
- Employment per 1,000: 29.912 (50% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,840
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Employment: 38,640
- Employment per 1,000: 29.912 (50% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $33,840
National
- Employment: 2,919,230 (#7 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $37,320
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
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#2. Fast food and counter workers
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 41,420
- Employment per 1,000: 32.066 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,080
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 41,420
- Employment per 1,000: 32.066 (18% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $21,080
National
- Employment: 3,996,820 (#2 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
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#1. Retail salespersons
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Employment: 51,830
- Employment per 1,000: 40.128 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,260
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
- Employment: 51,830
- Employment per 1,000: 40.128 (36% higher employment than U.S. average)
- Annual mean salary: $27,260
National
- Employment: 4,317,950 (#1 most common job in U.S.)
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Entry level education requirements: No formal educational credential
