SOC 17-3025 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians — Orlando
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay in Orlando, FL is $44,610 a year, 25.6% under the national median of $59,920 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Orlando, FL is $44,610 a year, 25.6% under the national median of $59,920 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $33,750 and $60,000. The lowest tenth earn under $33,740, while the highest tenth earn more than $62,550.
Within the state, Jacksonville records the highest median at $58,440. Of the 609 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 446th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,740 | −43.7% |
| 25th | $33,750 | −43.7% |
| Median (50th) | $44,610 | −25.6% |
| 75th | $60,000 | +0.1% |
| 90th | $62,550 | +4.4% |
| Mean | $47,900 | −20.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville | $58,440 | 40 | |
| 2 | Miami | $57,710 | 70 | |
| 3 | Tampa | $47,750 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Orlando run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $44,610 buys what $43,143 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 28.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,143US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,610 a year, 25.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,740 to $62,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jacksonville, at $58,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Orlando, FL?
The median annual wage is $44,610, or $21.45 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,920, so pay in Orlando, FL is 25.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Orlando, FL earns more than $62,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,740 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Jacksonville, at $58,440 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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