Electrician salary in Miami, FL
Median pay, Miami metro
$58,630/year
about $28.19 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $49,060 – $63,220
Half of electricians in the Miami metro area earn more than $58,630 a year and half earn less. That's 7% lower than the national median of $63,190, and ranks #27 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $38,360 | $18.44 |
| 25th | $49,060 | $23.59 |
| Median (50th) | $58,630 | $28.19 |
| 75th | $63,220 | $30.39 |
| 90th (top earners) | $80,840 | $38.87 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a electrician job in the Miami metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $49,060 ($23.59/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $49,060 to $63,220 ($23.59 to $30.39/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $63,220 ($30.39/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Pay usually rises with license level (apprentice, journeyman, master). Make sure the offer matches yours.
- Union and non-union roles can pay differently, especially once benefits and pensions are counted.
- Ask whether travel time, tools and overtime are paid.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Miami metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.