Orlando averages 34.1 applicants per job across 10,971 open positions from 2,309 employers.
762+ openings across healthcare and skilled trades roles with just 25-26 applicants per job
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Healthcare and skilled trades roles dominate Orlando's least competitive job categories. Medical Assistant positions have just 25 applicants per opening across 113 available jobs—3.8× easier to land than Product Designer roles and 27% below Orlando's average competition of 34.1 applicants.
Nurse leads with 396 openings at 26 applicants per job | Product Designer is hardest to land at 96 applicants | Medical Assistant easiest at 25
Our analysis of 10,971 LinkedIn job postings reveals significant variation in competition across Orlando's 30 major job categories. Nurse offers the most opportunity with 396 open positions, but faces 26 applicants per role. Meanwhile, Product Designer is the hardest role to land in Orlando with 96 applicants competing for just 56 openings.
Of all 30 job titles analyzed, 0 roles are highly competitive (70+ applicants) accounting for 0 jobs, while 25 roles have below-average competition (under 40 applicants) with 2,573 combined openings. The competition gap in Orlando is stark: Product Designer averages 96 applicants while Medical Assistant sees just 25—a 3.8× difference.
Orlando Health leads with 570 jobs (5.2% of market) | Universal Orlando Resort hardest at 68 applicants | AdventHealth easiest at 25
Orlando Health dominates Orlando's job market with 570 open positions—5.2% of all jobs in the metro area—at 26 applicants per role. KPMG US follows with 195 positions at 34 applicants each. The top 10 employers alone account for 1,710 jobs—16% of Orlando's market.
Competition varies dramatically by employer. Universal Orlando Resort is the hardest place to get hired in Orlando with 68 applicants per job, while AdventHealth offers better odds at just 25 applicants. Of 19 major employers analyzed, 0 have high competition (70+ applicants) and 16 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
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Data compiled by ResumeTarget.com from 10,971 LinkedIn job postings in the Orlando metro area. Updated Dec 2, 2025.
Orlando Health, AdventHealth, and 8 other employers with 1,626 open positions
The Healthcare sector in Orlando currently has 1,626 open positions across 10 employers in Orlando. With an average of 30 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Orlando's overall market average of 34.1.
McDonald's, Hilton Grand Vacations, and 8 other employers with 1,067 open positions
The Hospitality sector in Orlando currently has 1,067 open positions across 10 employers in Orlando. With an average of 35 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Orlando's overall market average of 34.1.
HDR, Burns & McDonnell, and 8 other employers with 871 open positions
The Construction sector in Orlando currently has 871 open positions across 10 employers in Orlando. With an average of 37 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Orlando's overall market average of 34.1.
Ross Stores, Inc., Advance Auto Parts, and 8 other employers with 808 open positions
The Retail sector in Orlando currently has 808 open positions across 10 employers in Orlando. With an average of 30 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Orlando's overall market average of 34.1.
Siemens Energy, Lockheed Martin, and 8 other employers with 768 open positions
The Manufacturing sector in Orlando currently has 768 open positions across 10 employers in Orlando. With an average of 40 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Orlando's overall market average of 34.1.
Domino's, Jacobs, and 8 other employers with 697 open positions
The Technology sector in Orlando currently has 697 open positions across 10 employers in Orlando. With an average of 43 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Orlando's overall market average of 34.1.
KPMG US, Charles Schwab, and 8 other employers with 503 open positions
The Banking & Finance sector in Orlando currently has 503 open positions across 10 employers in Orlando. With an average of 38 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Orlando's overall market average of 34.1.
EY, WSP in the U.S., and 8 other employers with 379 open positions
The Consulting sector in Orlando currently has 379 open positions across 10 employers in Orlando. With an average of 28 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Orlando's overall market average of 34.1.
Management and Manufacturing leads with 1,957 jobs (18% of market) at 31 applicants | Education and Training easiest to break into at 26 applicants
Management and Manufacturing dominates Orlando's job market with 1,957 open positions—18% of all jobs—at 31 applicants per role. Health Care Provider follows with 1,187 positions at 26 applicants each. The top 3 functions account for 4,285 jobs—39% of Orlando's entire job market.
Competition varies significantly by function. Human Resources is the most competitive category in Orlando with 49 applicants per job, while Education and Training offers the best odds at just 26 applicants—a 24-applicant difference. Of 21 functions analyzed, 0 are highly competitive (70+ applicants) and 15 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
How does Orlando's job competition compare to Florida rivals?
Head-to-head job market comparison
Orlando has 3% less competition overall than Tampa.
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Competition data based on 10,971 active job postings in Orlando.
Orlando averages 34.1 applicants per job across 10,971 open positions. Product Designer is hardest at 96 applicants; Medical Assistant is easiest at 25.
Product Designer (96 applicants per job). These roles see 3.8× more competition than healthcare positions.
Medical Assistant (25 applicants per job, 113 openings), Shift Manager (25), and Licensed Practical Nurse (25).
Orlando Health leads with 570 jobs, followed by KPMG US (195) and EY (184). 2,309 companies are actively hiring.
10,971 open positions across 2,309 employers. Data from LinkedIn, updated Dec 2, 2025.
Healthcare (1,626 jobs), Hospitality (1,067), and Construction (871).
ResumeTarget.com compiled and analyzed 10,971 full-time job postings from LinkedIn across the Orlando-metro area to calculate competition levels by job title, industry, employer, and job function.
Competition is measured by the average number of applicants per job posting. Roles with 70+ applicants are classified as highly competitive, 40-69 as moderately competitive, and under 40 as less competitive.
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