Electricians
$27.52/hr ($57,250/yr) · typical $22.91 to $29.76
Openings: 5,920/yrApprentices: 5,535
Florida trade pay
Florida trade pay runs from $17.84/hr for landscapers to $27.52/hr for electricians, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Electricians earn the most at $27.52/hr ($57,250/yr). The state expects about 60,280 trade openings a year from 2024 to 2034, and the DOL counted 9,202 active apprentices in FY2024.
Top trade median
$27.52/hr
Electricians
Trades published
10 of 10
BLS OEWS May 2025
Openings per year
60,280
2024 to 2034
Active apprentices
9,202
FY2024
Tracked metros
3
Miami, Tampa
State signals
What stands out in Florida
Every tracked trade pays below its national median in Florida; painters come closest, at 4% below the national $23.75/hr.
Landscapers lead Florida hiring demand with about 15,760 openings a year, 26% of the 60,280 annual trade openings projected statewide.
Florida ranks #3 nationally for active electricians apprentices, with 5,535 in FY2024.
All 10 trades in Florida
Statewide medians from BLS OEWS May 2025, ranked by median hourly pay. Each row opens the national trade hub.
HVAC Technicians
$27.24/hr ($56,670/yr) · typical $22.51 to $30.59
Openings: 4,430/yrApprentices: 1,085
Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters
$25.44/hr ($52,910/yr) · typical $22.70 to $30.20
Openings: 2,940/yrApprentices: 1,840
Welders
$24.35/hr ($50,640/yr) · typical $22.34 to $29.14
Openings: 2,010/yrApprentices: 6
Carpenters
$23.98/hr ($49,870/yr) · typical $21.41 to $28.79
Openings: 5,360/yrApprentices: 227
Automotive Service Technicians
$23.20/hr ($48,260/yr) · typical $17.81 to $30.29
Openings: 5,150/yrApprentices: 172
Roofers
$22.88/hr ($47,590/yr) · typical $18.29 to $27.72
Openings: 2,690/yrApprentices: 83
Painters (Construction & Maintenance)
$22.85/hr ($47,530/yr) · typical $19.20 to $24.10
Openings: 2,920/yrApprentices: 54
Maintenance & Repair Workers
$22.15/hr ($46,060/yr) · typical $18.19 to $27.18
Openings: 13,100/yrApprentices: 187
Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers
$17.84/hr ($37,100/yr) · typical $17.03 to $20.99
Openings: 15,760/yrApprentices: 13
Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025. Openings: Projections Central, 2024-2034 average annual openings. Apprentices: DOL Registered Apprenticeship, FY2024 active apprentices; trades the DOL did not publish show n/a.
Metro pay pages
Florida metros with trade pay pages
City-level BLS pay with year-over-year change and worker-submitted rates.
- MiamiTrade pay in Miami
- TampaTrade pay in Tampa
- OrlandoTrade pay in Orlando
Apprenticeship pipeline
Registered apprentices in Florida
9,202 active apprentices across all 10 trades, per DOL Registered Apprenticeship, FY2024. Top trades:
Electricians5,535
Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters1,840
HVAC Technicians1,085
Carpenters227
Maintenance & Repair Workers187
Active apprentices, not new entrants. Find open programs at Apprenticeship.gov.
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Florida trade pay questions
How much do trades workers make in Florida?
Median pay for the 10 tracked trades in Florida ranges from $17.84/hr for landscapers to $27.52/hr for electricians, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Electricians top the ranking at $27.52/hr, equal to $57,250/yr for full-time work. These are statewide medians; pay varies by city and experience.
Which trade pays the most in Florida?
Electricians lead Florida at a median $27.52/hr ($57,250/yr a year), ahead of HVAC technicians at $27.24/hr. The full ranking below covers all 10 tracked trades from BLS OEWS May 2025 statewide data. Union scale, shift differentials, and overtime can push actual take-home above these medians.
How many trade job openings are there in Florida?
Projections Central expects about 60,280 trade openings a year in Florida from 2024 to 2034, across the 10 tracked trades. Landscapers lead with about 15,760 a year, followed by maintenance workers at 13,100. Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new job growth.
How do I start an apprenticeship in Florida?
Start with a registered apprenticeship: paid on-the-job training plus classroom instruction, with wages rising as you learn. The DOL counted 9,202 active trade apprentices in Florida in FY2024, including 5,535 electricians. Programs run three to five years; find open programs at Apprenticeship.gov.
Which Florida cities pay trades workers the most?
Of the tracked metros in Florida, Miami pays electricians the most at $28.19/hr. Each metro pay page breaks down all 10 trades with year-over-year change and worker-submitted rates. Statewide medians above blend every metro and rural area together into one statewide figure.