BLS OEWS May 2025
Electrician Salary in Florida 2026
Updated 22 June 2026
$57,250/yr median · $27.52/hr
State Median
$57k
vs. National
$6k
Top 10%
$77k
COL-Adjusted
$57k
Electrician Salary Range in Florida
The full wage spread for electricians (occupation 47-2111) in Florida, from the lowest-paid 10% to the highest-paid 10%. All three figures are reported directly by the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program (May 2025).
10th percentile
$38k
$38,190/yr
Lowest-paid 10%
Median (50th)
$57k
$57,250/yr
Typical electrician
90th percentile
$77k
$77,180/yr
Highest-paid 10%
An electrician in the bottom 10% of Florida earners makes about $38,190/yr, while the top 10% earn $77,180/yr or more — a range of $38,990. The 10th-percentile figure is a real BLS wage observation (it typically reflects apprentices and newly-licensed journeymen), distinct from the modelled apprentice-entry estimate shown in the experience table below.
Where Florida Ranks
Florida ranks #47 nationally for electrician median wages. The national median is $63,190 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Florida pays $5,940 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 $57,250/yr in national-average dollar terms. Cost of living is near the national average.
Pay by Metro Area
Estimated median pay for the top 5 metropolitan areas in Florida, modelled from the state median and regional cost differentials (not BLS metro estimates).
| Metro Area | Median Annual | vs. State Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Metro | $56,400 | -0.8k |
| Tampa Bay | $52,800 | -4.5k |
| Orlando Metro | $51,200 | -6.0k |
| Jacksonville | $48,800 | -8.4k |
| Fort Myers / Naples | $50,400 | -6.8k |
Pay by Experience Level
| Level | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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
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State 10th-percentile, median, and 90th-percentile (top 10%) wage figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (47-2111). COL index: MERIC 2026. Metro, apprentice, and contractor figures are modelled estimates (not BLS). IBEW local agreements 2025-2026.