Electrician salary in Orlando, FL
Median pay, Orlando metro
$50,820/year
about $24.43 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $47,310 – $59,860
Half of electricians in the Orlando metro area earn more than $50,820 a year and half earn less. That's 20% lower than the national median of $63,190, and ranks #30 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $37,820 | $18.18 |
| 25th | $47,310 | $22.75 |
| Median (50th) | $50,820 | $24.43 |
| 75th | $59,860 | $28.78 |
| 90th (top earners) | $74,540 | $35.84 |
*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 Orlando metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $47,310 ($22.75/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $47,310 to $59,860 ($22.75 to $28.78/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $59,860 ($28.78/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, Orlando metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.