Careers in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
Part of Florida.
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL’s regional price level is above the national average (index 101.418, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).
Unemployment rate: 4.6% · 1,471,906 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).
Highest-Paying Careers
See full list →- 1Radiologists$475,440
- 2Dentists, All Other Specialists$469,750
- 3Obstetricians and Gynecologists$337,410
- 4General Internal Medicine Physicians$324,150
- 5Psychiatrists$320,250
Largest Occupations
See full list →- 1Retail Salespersons49,970 employed
- 2Waiters and Waitresses36,820 employed
- 3Customer Service Representatives35,690 employed
- 4Fast Food and Counter Workers34,830 employed
- 5Registered Nurses30,150 employed
Highest Concentration
See full list →- 1Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other12.54× national avg
- 2Costume Attendants9.14× national avg
- 3Actors8.49× national avg
- 4Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance7.38× national avg
- 5Amusement and Recreation Attendants5.55× national avg
Best Purchasing Power
See full list →cost-of-living adjusted
- 1Radiologists$468,793
- 2Dentists, All Other Specialists$463,182
- 3Obstetricians and Gynecologists$332,692
- 4General Internal Medicine Physicians$319,618
- 5Psychiatrists$315,772
Sources
Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Florida state page.