Thursday, March 09, 2006

Orlando Employment

Orlando and Orange County Employment
Orange County has employment opportunities in a wide range of industries.
As new businesses continue to move into the area and existing businesses grow, employment will continue to be on the rise. Orange County has an educated and motivated workforce traditionally functioning in a non-union work environment.

The greatest area for potential employment lies in the services industry, which represents approximately 40 percent of all employment. Within the services area, the tourism sector is particularly promising. Two of the three biggest employers comprise theme parks and hotels: the Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando.

Health care and retail (stores) also are major employers within the services sector.
In addition, several corporate headquarters are located throughout the region. They include Siemens Westinghouse, American Automobile Association, Dixon Ticonderoga, Darden Restaurants, Hilton and Tupperware International.
Above from site at http://www.ahoraorlando.com/english/business.htm
Some statistics:
Labor force (2004) 528,933

Average wages
• All Industries $34,623
• Construction $38,525
• Education & Health Services $35,666
• Financial Activities $48,414
• Information $48,205
• Leisure & Hospitality $21,921
• Manufacturing $47,730
• Natural Resources & Mining $20,952
• Other Services $24,722
• Professional & Business Services $40,246
• Public administration $41,642
• Trade, Transportation and Utilities $33,130

Employment by industry as of 2004
• Construction 5.1%
• Education & Health Services 15.0%
• Financial Activities 6.5%
• Information 2.7%
• Leisure & Hospitality 22.2%
• Manufacturing 4.6%
• Natural Resources & Mining 0.8%
• Other Services 2.9% 3.2%
• Professional & Business Services 17.3%
• Public administration 4.4%
• Trade, Transportation and Utilities 18.6%

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