Is Florida a good state to work as an electrician in 2026?

Florida electricians earned a median of $27.52 per hour ($57,250 a year) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Experienced journeymen sit around $29.76 an hour, and the top 10% earn $37.10 or more.

A newly licensed journeyman in Florida earns close to the $27.52 statewide median, and experienced journeymen sit around $29.76 an hour, the 75th percentile, according to BLS wage data for May 2025. Leads in the top 10% earn $37.10 or more.

The Miami metro paid the highest median of Florida's four largest metros at $28.19 per hour in May 2025, about 2.4% above the state median of $27.52, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jacksonville ($28.02) and Tampa ($27.62) came in above the state median as well.

Most Florida electricians complete a four-year apprenticeship before qualifying for a journeyman license. After that, additional experience and a separate exam are required to become a master electrician.

Demand is strong. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 9% national growth in electrician jobs from 2025 to 2035, and a Florida journeyman license is now recognized in every county and city. With no state income tax, Florida lets you keep more of each paycheck than states that tax wages.