Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL
Careers in Wildwood, FL: pay and employment for 97 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Wildwood-The Villages, FL metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 48680), which includes Wildwood, The Villages and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Wildwood city limits.
Quick answer
In the Wildwood-The Villages, FL metropolitan area (CBSA 48680), BLS OEWS counted 41,300 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $45,830 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Operations Manager ($97,360), Registered Nurse ($77,110), Correctional Officer ($67,770). The largest occupations are Sales Associate (1,400), Server (1,170), Cashier (1,160).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Wildwood-The Villages, FL metropolitan area at 85.4 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 15% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Operations Manager$97,360 median · 810 employed
- Registered Nurse$77,110 median · 960 employed
- Correctional Officer$67,770 median · 980 employed
- Truck Driver$47,180 median · 840 employed
- Maintenance Technician$45,310 median · 560 employed
- Office Clerks, General$43,430 median · 740 employed
- Construction Worker$41,170 median · 710 employed
- Medical Assistant$40,910 median · 520 employed
- Customer Service Representative$40,340 median · 660 employed
- Medical Secretary$37,910 median · 520 employed
Largest occupations
- Sales Associate1,400 employed · $34,290 median
- Server1,170 employed · $36,340 median
- Cashier1,160 employed · $30,450 median
- Correctional Officer980 employed · $67,770 median
- Registered Nurse960 employed · $77,110 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers930 employed · $28,810 median
- Truck Driver840 employed · $47,180 median
- Operations Manager810 employed · $97,360 median
- Stocker810 employed · $34,460 median
- Office Clerks, General740 employed · $43,430 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Correctional Officer$67,770 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Truck Driver$47,180 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Maintenance Technician$45,310 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Office Clerks, General$43,430 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Construction Worker$41,170 median · No formal educational credential
- Medical Assistant$40,910 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Customer Service Representative$40,340 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Medical Secretary$37,910 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Server$36,340 median · No formal educational credential
- Landscaper$36,140 median · No formal educational credential
Explore
All 97 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $34,290U.S. $35,410 | $34,620 | 1,400 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $36,340U.S. $35,230 | $42,850 | 1,170 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $30,450U.S. $32,880 | $31,270 | 1,160 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $67,770U.S. $58,940 | $64,210 | 980 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $77,110U.S. $97,550 | $82,800 | 960 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $28,810U.S. $31,200 | $30,300 | 930 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $47,180U.S. $58,640 | $47,900 | 840 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $97,360U.S. $105,770 | $115,890 | 810 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $34,460U.S. $37,330 | $35,720 | 810 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $43,430U.S. $45,010 | $45,770 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $41,170U.S. $47,120 | $45,830 | 710 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $36,140U.S. $39,150 | $37,640 | 660 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $40,340U.S. $44,770 | $45,310 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $36,110U.S. $42,260 | $37,180 | 600 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $35,920U.S. $37,390 | $36,970 | 560 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $45,310U.S. $49,590 | $46,760 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $40,910U.S. $45,690 | $42,030 | 520 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $37,910U.S. $45,930 | $40,310 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $35,410U.S. $35,320 | $34,380 | 500 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,900U.S. $35,800 | $34,580 | 470 | n/a | n/a |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,760U.S. $79,920 | $73,270 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,560U.S. $44,080 | $45,470 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,060U.S. $59,850 | $47,110 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,170U.S. $47,540 | $46,910 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,740U.S. $36,840 | $34,530 | 370 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,650U.S. $35,510 | $33,370 | 360 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,680U.S. $48,520 | $51,120 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,850U.S. $40,240 | $38,080 | 350 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,330U.S. $69,500 | $69,170 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,360U.S. $63,970 | $65,020 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,900U.S. $64,400 | $60,940 | 300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,500U.S. $50,670 | $50,520 | 290 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $59,280 | not published | 270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,960U.S. $63,190 | $55,650 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,630U.S. $52,830 | $60,720 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,510U.S. $79,860 | $82,630 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,760U.S. $123,860 | $129,990 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,770U.S. $36,780 | $35,030 | 250 | n/a | n/a |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,440U.S. $69,990 | $68,630 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,940U.S. $38,010 | $35,520 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,140U.S. $63,800 | $53,000 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,160U.S. $36,280 | $28,360 | 230 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,980U.S. $76,210 | $71,900 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,810U.S. $78,660 | $77,940 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,350U.S. $34,340 | $40,770 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,300U.S. $33,980 | $32,480 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,680U.S. $72,080 | $75,880 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,430U.S. $34,810 | $30,800 | 200 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,220U.S. $61,010 | $53,960 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,170U.S. $83,050 | $84,280 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,690U.S. $31,200 | $31,480 | 190 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,370U.S. $102,320 | $96,370 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,300U.S. $83,680 | $84,330 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,290U.S. $45,750 | $42,290 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,480U.S. $50,620 | $51,000 | 180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,190U.S. $75,940 | $75,470 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,930U.S. $132,300 | $139,610 | 170 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,860U.S. $77,970 | $71,120 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,940U.S. $37,450 | $37,430 | 160 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,120U.S. $114,990 | $119,940 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,140U.S. $69,990 | $82,480 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,120U.S. $48,070 | $47,030 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,200U.S. $35,790 | $34,170 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,200U.S. $36,560 | $45,100 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,570U.S. $46,420 | $41,540 | 150 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $149,880U.S. $166,570 | $160,600 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,080U.S. $80,730 | $79,350 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $286,310U.S. $265,930 | $311,210 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,120U.S. $38,020 | $36,870 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,130U.S. $60,580 | $49,780 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,060U.S. $95,320 | $93,660 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,810U.S. $105,070 | $137,710 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,060U.S. $61,860 | $61,460 | 130 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,560U.S. $135,980 | $133,500 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,640U.S. $140,910 | $106,020 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,510U.S. $62,470 | $60,610 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,760U.S. $48,500 | $43,830 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,670U.S. $45,260 | $51,350 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,910U.S. $74,450 | $69,860 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,980U.S. $44,650 | $38,780 | 130 | n/a | n/a |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,910U.S. $44,860 | $38,270 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,720U.S. $77,710 | $75,520 | 120 | n/a | n/a |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,300U.S. $101,860 | $98,880 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,830U.S. $80,110 | $67,990 | 120 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,970U.S. $141,900 | $124,990 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,890U.S. $69,280 | $68,550 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,890U.S. $78,760 | $78,580 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,740U.S. $93,530 | $79,880 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,660U.S. $62,890 | $64,180 | 110 | n/a | n/a |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,500U.S. $102,740 | $91,900 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,110U.S. $58,430 | $59,050 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,900U.S. $62,280 | $60,480 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,180U.S. $43,030 | $41,170 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,410U.S. $74,690 | $67,820 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $57,430 | not published | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,940U.S. $61,770 | $62,680 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Wildwood-The Villages, FL · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,860U.S. $35,830 | $33,560 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Wildwood, FL
- BLS source geography
- Wildwood-The Villages, FL
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 48680
- States
- Florida
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Wildwood, FL?
In the Wildwood-The Villages, FL metropolitan area (CBSA 48680), BLS OEWS counted 41,300 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $45,830 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Operations Manager ($97,360), Registered Nurse ($77,110), Correctional Officer ($67,770).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Wildwood-The Villages, FL metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 48680), which includes Wildwood, The Villages and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Wildwood city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Wildwood-The Villages, FL metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 48680). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “careers in the villages”, “best paying jobs in the villages, fl”, “careers in the villages fl” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).