What this means Our calculation
1 of 29 trades here pay more than the typical U.S. metro; the best-paid is electrical lineworkers at $101,460. Prices run 1% below the U.S. average, so a paycheck here is worth about the same than the same dollars elsewhere. For the wider job market, unemployment is higher than most metros (4.6%) and the population is growing faster than most (+11.2% since 2020).
Highest-paying trades in Deltona Government data
All 29 trades
Vs. U.S. compares with the typical metro for that trade. Jobs are employment estimates, not open positions. Click a column to sort.
| Trade | Median pay | Vs. U.S. | Real pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Lineworker | $101,460 | +5% | $102,106 | 100 | #106 |
| Construction Supervisor | $73,720 | -5% | $74,190 | 1,510 | #273 |
| Building Inspector | $61,400 | -9% | $61,791 | 340 | #261 |
| Ironworker | $60,740 | -5% | $61,127 | 50 | #91 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $59,730 | -4% | $60,110 | 250 | #227 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $58,320 | -3% | $58,692 | 290 | #258 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $57,750 | -10% | $58,118 | 360 | #349 |
| Solar Installer | $54,410 | -7% | $54,757 | 60 | #25 |
| Plumber | $50,490 | -18% | $50,812 | 710 | #343 |
| Paving Equipment Operator | $49,850 | -0% | $50,168 | 110 | #78 |
| HVAC Technician | $49,290 | -17% | $49,604 | 820 | #333 |
| Electrician | $48,950 | -22% | $49,262 | 1,140 | #363 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $48,660 | -6% | $48,970 | 230 | #253 |
| Welder | $48,170 | -8% | $48,477 | 380 | #311 |
| Concrete Finisher | $48,010 | -16% | $48,316 | 330 | #245 |
| Drywall Installer | $47,690 | -11% | $47,994 | 140 | #129 |
| Machinist | $47,300 | -17% | $47,601 | 400 | #339 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $47,000 | -24% | $47,299 | 170 | #242 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $46,950 | -21% | $47,249 | 730 | #353 |
| Roofer | $46,940 | -6% | $47,239 | 580 | #202 |
| Auto Mechanic | $46,810 | -4% | $47,108 | 1,700 | #296 |
| Carpenter | $46,670 | -17% | $46,967 | 740 | #351 |
| Tile Setter | $46,480 | -8% | $46,776 | 140 | #92 |
| Painter | $46,440 | -3% | $46,736 | 450 | #228 |
| Plasterer | $44,920 | -24% | $45,206 | 70 | #54 |
| Pest Control Technician | $44,430 | -0% | $44,713 | 340 | #123 |
| Construction Laborer | $43,710 | -7% | $43,988 | 2,050 | #265 |
| Maintenance Technician | $42,820 | -11% | $43,093 | 2,930 | #348 |
| Landscaper | $36,600 | -3% | $36,833 | 2,610 | #255 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
Living costs & homes Government data
Homes in Deltona
The Deltona area has about 357,572 homes. 30% were built before 1980 (typical metro 45%), so its housing is newer than most; 17% were built in 2010 or later. 77% of households own their home, and the median home value is $362,600.
Census American Community Survey, 2024 1-year estimates (table DP04).
Job market & growth Government data
Unemployment
4.6% in 2025 (typical metro 4.1%), all workers.
BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, 2021–2025.
Population
The Deltona area's population grew 11.2% from 2020 to 2025 (671,822 → 746,933), ranking #25 of 387 metros for growth (typical metro +2.5%). People moving in (net +95,953) account for more than all of the change.
Census Bureau population estimates, July 1 of each year, 2020–2025.
New homes permitted
New-home permits in Deltona are down 34% from 2021 to 2025 (8,214 → 5,412). Permits signal construction activity, not open jobs.
Census Building Permits Survey, 2021–2025.
Getting to work
The average commute in the Deltona area is 28 minutes each way, longer than the typical metro (24 min). 18% of commuters spend 45 minutes or more. 70% drive alone, 0% take transit and 15% work from home (all workers, not just trades).
Census American Community Survey, 2024 1-year estimates (table S0801).
Licensing in Florida Official source
The main state licensing office in Florida is the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Construction and electrical contractor boards. It can point you to the right license for skilled trades.
Official Florida licensing site ↗
Requirements for skilled trades vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Nearby metros
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