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 $57,250 per year ($27.52 per hour), up 29.7% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $38,190 at the 10th percentile to $77,180 at the 90th.
Florida employs approximately 49,700 electricians statewide, up 18.6% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naples | $60,020 | $28.86/hr | 1,110 | up 40.6% |
| Miami | $58,630 | $28.19/hr | 12,990 | up 28.3% |
| Port St. Lucie | $58,540 | $28.14/hr | 1,100 | up 25.6% |
| Palm Bay | $58,450 | $28.10/hr | 1,220 | up 19.2% |
| Jacksonville | $58,280 | $28.02/hr | 4,990 | up 37.2% |
| Cape Coral | $57,930 | $27.85/hr | 2,140 | up 27.7% |
| Tampa | $57,450 | $27.62/hr | 7,170 | up 29.6% |
| Lakeland | $54,920 | $26.40/hr | 1,020 | up 42.2% |
| Tallahassee | $54,090 | $26.00/hr | 830 | up 35.1% |
| North Port | $51,930 | $24.97/hr | 1,620 | up 24.4% |
| Orlando | $50,820 | $24.43/hr | 6,970 | up 16.2% |
| Pensacola | $50,510 | $24.28/hr | 970 | up 13.4% |
| Deltona | $48,950 | $23.54/hr | 1,140 | up 22.7% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.
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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