SOC 53-7199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Material Moving Workers, All Other — Orlando
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Orlando, FL comes to $50,770 a year, ahead of the national median of $41,800 by 21.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Orlando, FL comes to $50,770 a year, ahead of the national median of $41,800 by 21.5%. Pay ranges from under $29,720 at the tenth percentile to more than $57,870 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,290 to $56,480.
Employment stands at 120, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Jacksonville records the highest median at $41,080. Of the 609 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 328th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,720 | −28.9% |
| 25th | $36,290 | −13.2% |
| Median (50th) | $50,770 | +21.5% |
| 75th | $56,480 | +35.1% |
| 90th | $57,870 | +38.4% |
| Mean | $46,450 | +11.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville | $41,080 | 90 | |
| 2 | Cape Coral | $39,170 | 30 | |
| 3 | Miami | $37,580 | 230 | |
| 4 | Tampa | $36,090 | 100 | |
| 5 | Lakeland | $34,630 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Orlando run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $50,770 buys what $49,101 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 17.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,770as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,101US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,770 a year, 21.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,720 to $57,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jacksonville, at $41,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Material Moving Workers, All Other in Orlando, FL?
The median annual wage is $50,770, or $24.41 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 $41,800, so pay in Orlando, FL is 21.5% higher. 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 $57,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,720 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 $41,080 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Orlando, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
Explore related data