Electrician salary in Tampa, FL
Median pay, Tampa metro
$57,450/year
about $27.62 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $48,310 – $61,810
Half of electricians in the Tampa metro area earn more than $57,450 a year and half earn less. That's 9% lower than the national median of $63,190, and ranks #28 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $38,960 | $18.73 |
| 25th | $48,310 | $23.23 |
| Median (50th) | $57,450 | $27.62 |
| 75th | $61,810 | $29.72 |
| 90th (top earners) | $76,700 | $36.88 |
*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 Tampa metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $48,310 ($23.23/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $48,310 to $61,810 ($23.23 to $29.72/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $61,810 ($29.72/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, Tampa metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.