Salary guide, May 2025
PLC / Controls Technician pay in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
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The median annual wage for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL was $60,790 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $50,230 and $77,050.
The Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL median is $13,300 below the national median of $74,090, both from BLS May 2025.
Closest proxy · SOC 49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
The PLC / Controls Technician title maps to the published occupation. BLS does not separate this process, credential, shift or plant-specific title from other work in the occupation.
What should you know about orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $44,200 | $50,230 | $60,790 | $77,050 | $101,650 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $21.25 | $24.15 | $29.23 | $37.04 | $48.87 |
BLS estimated 490 workers employed in this occupation in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL. Location quotient: 0.84.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46,840 | $60,040 | $74,090 | $88,710 | $105,590 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.52 | $28.86 | $35.62 | $42.65 | $50.77 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published PLC / Controls Technician median is $60,790. The all-occupations median in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL is $46,630. Ratio: 1.30 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.84 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $51,070 | $61,980 | $79,230 |
| May 2025 | $50,230 | $60,790 | $77,050 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment, Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $56,430 | $52,150 to $64,030 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $66,090 | $53,280 to $76,950 |
National page · PLC / Controls Technician ranked across metros
What does this data mean for your opening?
In the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford market, the PLC / Controls Technician role is mapped to SOC 49-2094, reflecting a May 2025 median annual wage of $60,790. This figure is a decrease from the prior May 2024 median of $61,980. The region reports a middle band width of $26,820, derived from a P25 of $50,230 and a P75 of $77,050.
These measurements characterize the central pay distribution without reflecting non-wage benefits or private employer incentives.
National manufacturing industry rows provide high medians in sectors like Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing at $109,570 and Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing at $105,590. Orlando’s location quotient of 0.84 indicates an employment concentration that is slightly below the national standard. Manufacturing Headhunters emphasizes that these statistics represent a proxy for controls work, as the SOC 49-2094 label also contains general electrical and electronic repairers.
Comparative regional data shows Lakeland-Winter Haven with a median of $56,430 and a middle band width of $11,880. The May 2025 data shows these variations as established by official releases. Recruiters must remember that because the occupation record is broad, the figures do not isolate plant-specific tasks like PLC programming or VFD setup. The wage bands captured here are aggregate outcomes of the reported workforce.
Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?
How does the Orlando median compare to the national occupational median?
The Orlando median of $60,790 is lower than the national occupational median of $74,090. This suggests Orlando pay is below the U.S. average for this job group.
What is the middle band width for this occupation in Orlando?
The middle band width is $26,820. This reflects the variation between the 25th percentile ($50,230) and the 75th percentile ($77,050).
Does the SOC 49-2094 distinguish between controls technicians and other repairers?
No, this SOC category aggregates all commercial and industrial electrical/electronic repairers into a single occupation. It does not isolate specialized process-controls roles.
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