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BLS OES May 2024

Electrician Salary in Florida 2026

Updated 17 April 2026

$49,800/yr average · $23.94/hr

State Median

$50k

vs. National

$12k

Top 10%

$78k

COL-Adjusted

$50k

Where Florida Ranks

Florida ranks #36 nationally for electrician median wages. The national median is $61,590 (BLS OES May 2024). Florida pays $11,790 below the national average.

Florida's cost-of-living index is 100 (MERIC 2026, where 100 = US average). After adjustment, the purchasing power of an electrician's salary here is equivalent to $49,800/yr in national-average dollar terms. Cost of living is near the national average.

Pay by Metro Area

BLS OES May 2024 MSA-level data. Top 5 metropolitan areas in Florida.

Metro AreaMedian Annualvs. State Avg
Miami Metro$56,400++6.6k
Tampa Bay$52,800++3.0k
Orlando Metro$51,200++1.4k
Jacksonville$48,800-1.0k
Fort Myers / Naples$50,400++0.6k

Pay by Experience Level

LevelHourlyAnnual
Apprentice (Year 1)$14 - $17/hr$29,000 - $35,000
Apprentice (Year 4)$19 - $24/hr$40,000 - $50,000
Journeyman (Employee)$24 - $34/hr$50,000 - $71,000
Master Electrician (Employee)$30 - $42/hr$62,000 - $87,000
Self-Employed Contractor$70 - $140/hr billed$65,000 - $190,000 net

Florida Licensing Requirements

Licensing AuthorityFlorida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) - Electrical Contractors Licensing Board
Journeyman RequirementFlorida has no statewide journeyman electrician license; licensing is county-level. Most major counties (Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Hillsborough) require local journeyman exam after 3+ years experience
Master RequirementFlorida Certified Electrical Contractor (CEC) or Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) from DBPR; requires 6 years experience (minimum 3 in commercial/industrial) + passing exam + insurance
Fee$249 application + $116 exam fee (DBPR) for Certified Electrical Contractor
ReciprocityLimited; Florida has bilateral agreements with some states for contractor licenses only

See full 50-state licensing matrix at electriciansalary.com/licensing

Union Presence in Florida

IBEW Locals: IBEW Local 349 (Miami), Local 915 (Tampa), Local 756 (Orlando), Local 1108 (Jacksonville)

Union share: approximately 7% of electricians in Florida are union (one of the lowest in the US).

Union electricians in Florida typically earn 20-35% more in total compensation than non-union electricians, when wages, health insurance, pension, and annuity are included.

Full IBEW wage scale breakdown and union vs non-union analysis

Job Outlook in Florida

Florida's electrical employment is driven by hurricane rebuilding, infrastructure upgrades, and the state's status as the fastest-growing large state by population. The high tourism/hospitality sector creates steady commercial electrical work. Solar installations are growing rapidly after changes to net metering rules.

Major Employers in Florida

Tri-City Electrical ContractorsRosendin Electric (Miami office)KBS ElectricMastecDuke Energy Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do electricians make in Florida?
Electricians in Florida earn $49,800/yr ($23.94/hr) on average per BLS OES May 2024. Apprentices start at around $32,000/yr. Top-earning master electricians and self-employed contractors can exceed $78,400/yr.
How does Florida rank for electrician pay?
Florida ranks #36 nationally for electrician median wages. After cost-of-living adjustment (MERIC index 100), the real purchasing power is $49,800/yr.
Do I need a license to work as an electrician in Florida?
Florida has no statewide journeyman electrician license; licensing is county-level. Most major counties (Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Hillsborough) require local journeyman exam after 3+ years experience. For master level: Florida Certified Electrical Contractor (CEC) or Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) from DBPR; requires 6 years experience (minimum 3 in commercial/industrial) + passing exam + insurance.
Are union electricians better paid in Florida?
Yes. IBEW Local 349 (Miami), Local 915 (Tampa), Local 756 (Orlando), Local 1108 (Jacksonville) operate in Florida, with approximately 7% of electricians in Florida are union (one of the lowest in the US). Union electricians earn 20-35% more in total compensation when wages, health insurance, pension, and annuity are included.
What is the job outlook for electricians in Florida?
Florida's electrical employment is driven by hurricane rebuilding, infrastructure upgrades, and the state's status as the fastest-growing large state by population. The high tourism/hospitality sector creates steady commercial electrical work. Solar installations are growing rapidly after changes to net metering rules.

Related Pages

All StatesLicensing RequirementsJourneyman SalaryMaster Electrician SalaryUnion vs Non-Union

Source: BLS OES May 2024 (47-2111), MERIC 2026 COL Index, IBEW local agreements 2025-2026.