Electrician Apprenticeship in Florida

Wages, programs & career outlook

Electricians install and repair the wiring, panels, fixtures, and controls that deliver power inside buildings. Residential, commercial, and industrial electricians each focus on different code requirements, voltage levels, and project types.

FL Median Salary
$53,100/yr
-15% vs. national
National Median
$62,350/yr
FL Employment
47,980
Electricians employed
FL Sponsors
258
Registered programs
Training Term
4.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
9.5%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
81,000
Nationally, per yr

Electrician Apprenticeship in Florida: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrician apprenticeship in Florida combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 4.0 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

Florida pay vs. national

Median electrician wages in Florida are $53,100/year, -15% below the national median of $62,350. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Florida has 258 registered apprenticeship sponsors for electrician listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 9.5% job growth for electricians nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 81,000 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — Florida-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Florida Wage Spread

Annual wages for Electricians in Florida across all experience levels.

10th pct
$37,890
Median
$53,100
90th pct
$71,920
Middle 50% of workers earn $46,880$61,040

Current Electrician Apprenticeship Openings in Florida

No electrician apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Florida. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

Electrician Apprenticeship Sponsors in Florida

258 electrician-related registered sponsors identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for Florida. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current electrician apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
Cable Electrical Services, Inc. Apopka
HEARTLAND ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM GNJ Avon Park Highlands County
John Palmer Electric, Inc. Avon Park
Non-Stop Electric, Inc. Avon Park
Thompson Electrical Contracting, Inc. Avon Park
Cole Electrical Contractors, LLC Belleair
Integrity Electrical Contracting of Florida, Inc. Belleview
Jeff Sr Electric LLC Beverly Hills Citrus County
CQ Electrical Solutions LLC Boca Raton
Community Electric Solutions LLC Boca Raton
Meisner Electric Inc. Boca Raton
Rack Electric Boca Raton
Trophy Electric LLC Boca Raton
Sir Electric Inc Boynton Beach
Suncoast Electric and Air DBA Suncoast Home Solutions Boynton Beach
Twyn Electric, LLC Bradenton
K3 Electrical Technologies Inc. dba Kennedy Electric Brooksville
Anchor Electric of Florida Inc Bunnell
Lightning Lighting Electrical Company dba L. L. Electrical Bunnell
Bay Area Electrical Apprenticeship Program, GNJ Clearwater Pinellas County
Bluefish Electric, LLC Clearwater
Doctor Electric, LLC Clearwater
Dunedin Electric Co., Inc. Clearwater
Homer Electric LLC Clearwater
J.A. Electrical Services LLC Clearwater
+ 233 more sponsors in Florida
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Electrician openings

Filter by occupation code 47-2111 and state FL for the most relevant results.

Electrician Apprenticeship in Florida

Prospective Electrician apprentices in Florida have 258 trade-specific registered sponsors to explore — a mix of union locals, contractors, and employer-sponsored programs. Most major metro areas have accessible entry points.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Electricians earn in Florida?
The BLS reports a median wage of $53,100/yr for Electricians in Florida (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
How many years does it take to become an Electrician through apprenticeship?
The standard Electrician apprenticeship is 4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom education. Some programs offer accelerated paths for candidates with prior experience.
Is an apprenticeship better than trade school for Electricians?
Apprenticeships offer paid training with no tuition, while trade school requires upfront costs but may be shorter. Many Electricians combine both — starting with trade school basics before entering an apprenticeship.
How do I find an Electrician apprenticeship in Florida?
Contact one of the 258 Electrician-adjacent registered sponsors in Florida (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
How much do Electrician apprentices earn?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $26,550/yr in Florida). Wages increase at regular intervals — usually every 6 months — as you progress through the program.

Prefer Trade School Instead?

Apprenticeships pay from day one, but the classroom-first path may fit better for some. Electricians also train through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.