Orlando Jobs: Overview
What did people do in Orlando, Florida, before Walt Disney World? Well, before the famous mouse had the best job in Orlando, there were gators! In 1949, 22 years before Disney opened its doors, Gatorland was the first theme park in Orlando, featuring a 15-foot alligator alleged to be the biggest in the world. Today, the park's premier feature is its collection of rare, white leucistic alligators. Another pre-Disney attraction in the heart of downtown Orlando is Lake Eola. It began as a massive sinkhole that filled up during a flood. In 1922, a bevy of swans arrived, and today, you can pedal your own Swan Boat around the lake. Finally, the 226-foot Citrus Tower was built on one of the area's highest hills in pre-Disney 1956 to overlook acres of orange groves. If you go to Florida looking for Orlando jobs, be sure to check it out!
Orlando is full of fun things to see and do. If you like the idea of living and working in Orlando but want to avoid the tourist areas, check out jobs in the nearby cities of Altamonte Springs, Kissimmee, and Winter Garden.
Popular Jobs in Orlando
With the large number of tourists visiting Orlando's theme parks, employees are needed for food service jobs. In fact, Orlando employs more than 133,000 in food preparation and serving. Keeping buildings and grounds in top condition for those Orlando tourists is a big undertaking, employing more than 50,000 in building maintenance jobs that include everything from housekeeping to landscaping. Behind the scenes, software developers keep Orlando's attractions running. Software developers comprise more than 11,000 of the 36,800 computer jobs in the area.
Other popular jobs in Orlando include:
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How Much Do Orlando Jobs Pay?
The median household income in Orlando is $51,757. But what you'll make depends on your role and experience. Instead of guessing how much to budget, take a look at Monster's Salary Tools. You can find out the estimated salary range for the jobs you're applying for and see what extra skills will make you more valuable to an employer.
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