Electrician Salary in Florida
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in homes, businesses, and industrial settings.
Florida Electrician Wages at a Glance
Florida electricians earn a statewide median of $53,100 per year ($25.53 per hour), up 21.6% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $37,890 at the 10th percentile to $71,920 at the 90th.
Florida employs approximately 47,980 electricians statewide, up 15.9% from May 2019.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | $57,210 | $27.50/hr | 1,010 | up 35.6% |
| Miami | $56,080 | $26.96/hr | 12,570 | up 25.4% |
| Jacksonville | $55,880 | $26.87/hr | 3,940 | up 25.9% |
| Palm Bay | $55,380 | $26.63/hr | 1,250 | down 0.6% |
| Tampa | $53,790 | $25.86/hr | 7,110 | up 26.7% |
| Port St. Lucie | $53,100 | $25.53/hr | 1,020 | up 29.9% |
| Orlando | $51,880 | $24.94/hr | 6,780 | up 13.1% |
| North Port | $50,680 | $24.36/hr | 1,700 | up 8.4% |
| Cape Coral | $50,360 | $24.21/hr | 1,950 | up 14.8% |
| Lakeland | $49,800 | $23.94/hr | 960 | up 37.3% |
| Deltona | $49,150 | $23.63/hr | 1,120 | up 27.1% |
| Pensacola | $48,860 | $23.49/hr | 980 | up 21.2% |
| Tallahassee | $47,820 | $22.99/hr | 750 | up 23.1% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.
Florida Electrician Apprenticeships
Most electricians enter the field through a registered apprenticeship: typically 4 to 5 years of paid on-the-job training combined with classroom hours.
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