How to Become an Electrician in Florida

Jobs in the electrical field are on the rise everywhere, and Florida is no exception. A 12-percent boost in the number of electricians working in the state in the ten year period to 2028 is anticipated, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). With that kind of predicted growth, the career of an electrician is a stable one. [En Español]

To become an electrician in Florida, one must first work as an apprentice or electrician’s helper to gain on-the-job experience. Generally, 8,000 hours (about four years) of work experience is required to become a licensed electrician in the state, but in some counties only three years of experience is needed. Attending an electrical training program at a technical school also helps cut down on the work experience hours required. The first electrician license that can be obtained is a journeyman certificate. Then, after working as a certified electrical journeyman for a couple of years, one can become a master electrician. The highest level of electrician licensing one can achieve is to become an independent electrical contractor.

Requirements for Becoming an Electrician in Florida

In Florida, licensing is handled a little differently than in other states. Journeyman and master electrician licenses are obtained at a local level, and electrical contractor licenses are handled through the Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board, part of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation also handles registered electrical specialty contractor licensing through examination.

There are four main types of license in Florida: Certified Electrician (EC), Registered Electrician (ER) Certified Electrical Specialty Contractor (ES) and Registered Electrical Specialty Contractor (ET). Certified contractors may work anywhere in Florida, while registered contractors are limited to the counties or local municipalities where they hold a license.

Most cities and counties in Florida have a local Construction Trades Qualifying Board that handles the journeyman and master electrician licensing for that city or county. The requirement for most states is that electricians must have 8,000 hours, or approximately four years, of work experience and 144 hours of education for each year worked. This is true for most cities and counties in Florida, except for Miami-Dade County. In Miami-Dade, electricians need only work for three years as an apprentice or helper to apply to take the journeyman exam. One and a half years of the education hours can also be applied to the work experience needed.

The specific requirements to take the journeyman exam and become licensed as a journeyman in Florida vary by city and county. The Construction Trades Qualifying Board for each city/county will be able to advise those interested about these requirements. In some areas, the exam is only given periodically throughout the year and can’t be taken at any time one might choose. In most cities and counties, an electrician license will need to be renewed every two years. Some areas will require continued education for renewal.

Aside from additional experience working as a journeyman electrician, the guidelines for becoming a master electrician in Florida are like those of a journeyman – they also vary by city and county. Generally, two to four years’ experience as a journeyman will be required. Some areas only give the master license exam at certain times, so that will need to be verified locally. Most master electrician licenses will need to be renewed every two years, and some cities and counties will request proof of education before the license can be renewed.

After working as a journeyman and master electrician, some may be interested in becoming an independent contractor. Florida electricians have the option of becoming either a registered contractor or a certified contractor. The difference between the two is that registered contractors are only allowed to work in certain areas, and certified contractors can work wherever they choose within the state.

Contractor licenses can be attained through the state Electrical Contractor’s Licensing Board (ECLB). Those interested in becoming a licensed registered contractor must apply through the ECLB for a competency card in the county in which they are interested in working. To become a certified contractor, electricians must have at least four years work experience, pass the exam and have liability and property damage insurance as well as workers compensation insurance. This license must be renewed biannually, and at least 14 continuing education hours need to be taken during those two years.

Apprenticeship Programs in Florida

In Florida, as in most other states, electricians must first work as an apprentice before they can become licensed electricians. An apprentice works under the supervision of a licensed electrician, gaining job skills, knowledge and experience all while getting paid. A total of 8,000 work experience hours and 576 education hours are required to take the journeyman license exam.

There are union and non-union apprenticeship programs. Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committees (JATCs) provide apprenticeships through contracting companies that are unionized in Florida. There are seven JATCs in the state. They are:

• Central Florida Electrical JATC
• Tampa Area Electrical JATC
• Jacksonville Electrical JATC
• Daytona Beach Electrical JATC
• Florida East Coast Electrical JATC
• Gainesville Electrical JATC
• Miami Electrical JATC

To join a Joint Apprenticeship Training Committees, you must be at least 18 years old, graduated from high school or have a GED, have a driver’s license and reliable transportation, pass an aptitude test and complete an interview.

Joining a non-union apprenticeship simply means that you would complete your apprenticeship under an independent contractor instead of a unionized contractor. There are several organizations that offer non-union apprenticeships in Florida. They are the Independent Electrical Contractors Florida West Coast Chapter, ABC- Florida Gulf and East Coast Chapters, Florida Electrical Apprenticeship and Training and Florida Electrical Apprenticeship Association. These organizations help pair apprentices with an independent contractor and help them find a training center or technical school locally to complete their education hours.

Electrician Programs in Florida

Since classroom training is a requirement for licensing, a lot of future electricians choose to enroll in a certificate or degree program at a local technical or community college. There are several electrician trade schools and colleges in Florida that offer electrical training programs.

• Southern Technical College. Southern Technical College has an Associate degree program in Electrical Trades Technology that can be taken at their Brandon and Orlando campuses. The program is designed to teach students the skills they would need to get started in their electrical careers through hands-on learning and classroom instruction. The program is generally completed in 72 weeks.
• Lake Sumter State College. The South Lake campus located in Clermont has two certificate programs and one associate degree program for those interested in electrical technology. There is a basic certificate and an advanced certificate. The basic certificate teaches students the basic skills needed to work as an electrical line worker. The advanced certificate continues to hone those skills. The basic program consists of nine courses, and the advanced program consists of eight. The associate degree in Electrical Distribution Technology is an in-depth program that supplies students with the knowledge and expertise needed to pursue a career in the electric utility field. This program consists of 22 courses and 65 credit hours.
• Florida Electrical Apprenticeship and Training. The Florida Electrical Apprenticeship and Training program (FEAT) teams up with contractors to provide students hands-on training as well as classroom instruction during their apprenticeships. The classes are held two nights a week, for eight semesters (two a year for four years). There are four FEAT locations: Mid Florida Campus in South Orlando, the Sanford Campus of Seminole State College, the Westside Campus in Winter Farden, and the Winter Park Campus in North Orlando. The employers of the students are responsible for paying tuition. Students learn construction basics, direct current fundamentals, alternating current theory, structured cabling, residential, commercial and industrial wiring and motor control.
• Northwest Lineman College. For those looking for a lineman school in Florida, The Florida Campus of NLC offers an Electrical Lineworker Program on which students acquire the skills to construct, operate and maintain the electric power grid, working with heavy equipment, power lines, and bucket trucks.

Outlook and Salary Expectations

In 2018, the BLS reported that there were 42,270 electricians employed in Florida. The state ranks fourth in the United States in the employment of electricians. Furthermore, the number of electricians working in the state is expected to see a 12-percent increase in the decade to 2028, with more than 5,000 more jobs opening in the field.

The BLS data from 2019 reported that electricians in the state were averaging $21.00 an hour and $43,680 yearly. Licensed electricians with more experience could potentially make as much as $64,740. The highest concentration of residential electricians can be found in the cities of Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Miami also has the highest paid electricians, along with Miami Beach and Kendall. The average annual salary in Florida across all occupations was $47,750 in 2019. Salaries in your area may vary from these averages.

Salaries in Florida by Occupation 2019

Occupation	Total Employment	Mean Hourly Wage	Mean Annual Wage	Annual Salary 10th Percentile	Annual Salary 25th Percentile	Annual Salary 75th Percentile	Annual Salary 90th Percentile
Electricians	41,410	$21.98	$45,720	$29,060	$35,330	$53,750	$64,740
Helpers--Electricians	9,180	$15.18	$31,570	$22,220	$25,700	$36,830	$43,800
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	300	$28.05	$58,350	$30,200	$39,800	$74,070	$89,500
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	2,510	$25.47	$52,970	$34,530	$41,720	$62,430	$72,500
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	1,060	$37.12	$77,210	$50,720	$59,730	$93,000	$102,520
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	5,620	$27.41	$57,010	$32,660	$38,760	$74,070	$88,020

Electrician Salaries in Florida by Region 2019

Area	Total Employment	Mean Hourly Wage	Mean Annual Salary	Hourly Wage 10th Percentile	Hourly Wage 25th Percentile	Hourly Wage 75th Percentile	Hourly Wage 90th Percentile
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL	1,320	$21.10	$43,880	$15.12	$17.66	$24.14	$28.16
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL	540	$24.10	$50,120	$15.21	$17.75	$30.51	$35.23
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL	1,430	$19.14	$39,810	$11.61	$15.98	$22.92	$27.17
Gainesville, FL	450	$19.52	$40,610	$14.72	$16.53	$22.34	$26.68
Homosassa Springs, FL	**	$20.39	$42,420	$14.60	$16.85	$23.49	$27.80
Jacksonville, FL	3,530	$21.54	$44,790	$16.11	$18.07	$24.30	$28.40
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL	820	$18.68	$38,850	$12.21	$14.51	$22.14	$28.43
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	12,180	$22.25	$46,290	$13.38	$16.38	$26.85	$32.70
Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL	800	$20.15	$41,920	$11.69	$16.00	$24.33	$28.87
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL	1,320	$22.97	$47,780	$15.55	$17.99	$28.08	$31.77
Ocala, FL	630	$18.66	$38,810	$13.45	$15.54	$20.43	$25.25
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL	5,620	$23.94	$49,800	$15.40	$17.73	$28.90	$35.84
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL	1,390	$28.68	$59,650	$16.40	$20.33	$30.65	$54.27
Panama City, FL	540	$22.13	$46,030	$15.72	$18.01	$26.55	$29.63
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL	790	$20.01	$41,630	$13.03	$15.91	$23.76	$28.48
Port St. Lucie, FL	830	$20.03	$41,660	$13.83	$16.90	$23.22	$27.46
Punta Gorda, FL	260	$21.25	$44,200	$16.16	$18.30	$23.82	$27.98
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL	240	$18.85	$39,210	$12.95	$14.31	$22.48	$25.82
Sebring, FL	60	$18.38	$38,230	$13.87	$15.79	$21.12	$23.46
Tallahassee, FL	630	$20.76	$43,170	$14.15	$16.22	$24.01	$30.10
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL	6,350	$20.95	$43,570	$13.33	$16.87	$24.24	$29.84
The Villages, FL	180	$21.83	$45,410	$14.86	$18.01	$24.68	$29.31

Working as an Electrician in Florida

In Florida, electricians can expect to work both indoors and out, in businesses, factories and residential areas, and on construction sites. Some of the larger cities, like Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville and Orlando, are good places to begin looking for work, but electricians will likely be needed throughout the state. Future electricians should also be prepared to work in both large and confined spaces, know proper safety precautions as this job could potentially be dangerous, and be prepared to sometimes travel for work.

With a current high employment growth rate, if you are interested in a steady job that involves both logic and working with your hands, now is the time to consider becoming an electrician in Florida.

Organizations You Should Know

• Department of Business and Professional Regulation
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Florida Chapter
• IEC Florida West Coast Chapter
• IEC Florida East Coast Chapter

College Programs and Other Electrician Schools in Florida

• Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
• Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
• Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
• Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metropolitan Division
• Gainesville, FL
• Jacksonville, FL
• Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
• Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metropolitan Division
• North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
• Northeast Florida Nonmetropolitan Area
• Northwest Florida Nonmetropolitan Area
• Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
• Panama City-Lynn Haven-Panama City Beach, FL
• Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
• Port St. Lucie, FL
• South Florida Nonmetropolitan Area
• Tallahassee, FL
• Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
• West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metropolitan Division

Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL Area

3800 Michigan Ave, Fort Myers, Florida 33916-2204
(239) 334-4544 x325
Electricity – Certificate Program

Fort Myers Technical College offers various Certificate program options for future professionals. Classes are taken at their campus in the city of Fort Myers, FL. This public college has about 742 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The college is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. The cost of tuition is in the order of $2,411 yearly, while books and supplies may cost about $1,530, although this varies from program to program.

Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL Area

1976 Lewis Turner Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32547
(850) 833-3500
Electrician – Certificate Program

The Certificate program in Electrician at Okaloosa Technical College is offered at their campus in the city of Fort Walton Beach, FL. Most of the school’s 353 students are on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Tuition fees for the Electrician program are about $3,990 for each academic year, while study materials may cost roughly $420. Usually, the program is completed in 18 months.

Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL Area

1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
(386) 506-3000
Electrical Engineering Technology – Certificate Program

Daytona State College’s Certificate program is based at their campus in the city of Daytona Beach. The college has in the order of 14,292 students in total, with most students on 4-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. The cost of tuition for students living in the state is roughly about $3,109 and for students from other states around $11,998 for each academic year, while study materials may cost roughly $1,200, depending on the program.

Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metropolitan Division Area

4700 Coconut Creek Parkway, Coconut Creek, Florida 33063-3902
(754) 321-5100
Electricity – Certificate Program

Atlantic Technical College’s Certificate program in Electricity is taught at their campus in Coconut Creek in Broward County, Florida. This public college has approximately 3,132 students in total, with most students on 2-year programs. The college is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Tuition fees are, as a rough guide, around $4,565 yearly, while books and supplies may cost about $273, although this varies from program to program.

5400 Sheridan St, Hollywood, Florida 33021
(754) 321-5400
Electricity – Certificate Program

Sheridan Technical College’s Certificate program in Electricity is based at their campus in Hollywood in Broward County, FL. The college has approximately 1,553 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The college is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Tuition fees are around $4,575 per year, while study materials may cost in the order of $380, depending on the program.

Gainesville, FL Area

3000 Northwest 83rd Street, Gainesville, Florida 32606-6210
(352) 395-5000
Electrical Construction Apprenticeship – Certificate Program

The Certificate program in Electrical Construction Apprenticeship at Santa Fe College is taught at their campus in Gainesville in Alachua County, Florida. The majority of of the school’s 14,767 students are on 4-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Tuition fees for in-state students are around $2,563 and for out-of-state students approximately $9,189 annually. Books and supplies can cost around $783, although this will depend on the program.

Jacksonville, FL Area

805 Wells Rd, Orange Park, Florida 32073
(904) 264-9122
Electrical Technician – Certificate Program

The Certificate program in Electrical Technician at Everest University can be taken at their Orange Park campus in Orange Park in Clay County, Florida. This private, not-for-profit college has in the order of 368 students in total, with the majority of students on 4-year programs. The cost of tuition is likely to be in the order of $12,057 per year. Books and supplies can cost around $1,786, although this will depend on the program.

501 W State St, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
(904) 359-5433
Electricity – Associate Program, Electricity – Certificate Program

Florida State College at Jacksonville offers multiple training options, including an Associate program and a Certificate program. Classes are taken at their campus in the city of Jacksonville. The majority of of the school’s 26,164 students are on 4-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Fees for tuition for in-state students are in the order of $2,878 and for students from outside the state likely to be about $9,992 yearly, while books and supplies may cost about $1,400, although this varies from program to program.

Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL Area

999 Avenue H NE, Winter Haven, Florida 33881-4299
(863) 297-1000
Electrical Distribution Technology – Associate Program

The Associate’s degree program in Electrical Distribution Technology at Polk State College is based at their campus in the city of Winter Haven. The majority of of the school’s 10,657 students are on 4-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. The cost of tuition for students living in the state is roughly around $3,366 and for out-of-state students around $12,272 for each academic year, while study materials may cost roughly $2,000, depending on the program.

7700 State Rd 544, Winter Haven, Florida 33881-9518
(863) 419-3060
Electricity – Certificate Program

The Certificate program in Electricity at Ridge Technical College can be taken at their campus in the city of Winter Haven, Florida. The college has in the order of 863 students in total, with most students on programs that last under 2 years. The college is institutionally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. The retention rate of full-time students at this college is over 80%. The cost of tuition for students living in the state is around $3,918 and for out-of-state students around $10,398 for each academic year. Study materials can cost roughly $1,350, depending on the program chosen.

3225 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland, Florida 33803
(863) 499-2700
Electricity – Certificate Program

Traviss Technical College’s Certificate program in Electricity is offered at their campus in Lakeland in Polk County, Florida. The college has in the order of 825 students in total, with the majority of students on programs that last under 2 years. The college is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. The cost of tuition for in-state students is usually in the order of $3,251 and for students from outside the state in the order of $11,805 per year. Learning materials may cost in the order of $500, although this will vary with the program.

Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL Metropolitan Division Area

8230 W Flagler St., Miami, Florida 33144
(305) 273-4499 x200
Electricity Technician – Certificate Program, Electrical Technology – Associate Program

College of Business and Technology offers multiple training options, including a Certificate program and an Associate program. Classes are taken at their Flagler campus in Miami in Miami-Dade County, FL. The college has approximately 304 students in total, with most students on 2-year programs. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. The retention rate of full-time students at this college is over 80%. The cost of tuition is in the order of $13,052 per year. Books and supplies can cost in the order of $2,000, although this will depend on the program.

935 West 49 Street # 203, Hialeah, Florida 33012
(305) 273-4499 x300
Electricity Technician – Certificate Program, Electrical Technology – Associate Program

College of Business and Technology offers multiple training options, including a Certificate program and an Associate program. All programs are offered at their Hialeah campus in Hialeah in Miami-Dade County, Florida. This private, for-profit college has in the region of 211 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Tuition fees are generally around $13,052 yearly. Books and supplies can cost about $1,000, although this will depend on the program.

750 NW 20 Street, Miami, Florida 33127
(305) 324-6070 x7006
Electricity – Certificate Program

Lindsey Hopkins Technical College’s Certificate-level Electricity program is taught at their campus in the city of Miami, Florida. This public college has round 598 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Tuition fees for the Electricity program are broadly about $3,095 for each academic year, while study materials may cost roughly $749. Usually, the program is completed in 12 months.

300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33132-2204
(305) 237-8888
Engineering – Electrical – Certificate Program

The Certificate program in Engineering – Electrical at Miami Dade College is based at their campus in the city of Miami. This public college has in the order of 62,332 students in total, with most students on 4-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Fees for tuition for in-state students are likely to be in the order of $2,838 and for students from outside the state likely to be about $9,661 yearly, while books and supplies may cost about $1,600, although this varies from program to program.

5780 NW 158th St, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014
(305) 557-1100 x2231
Electronic Technology – Certificate Program

The Certificate program in Electronic Technology at Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College can be taken at their campus in Miami Lakes in Miami-Dade County, FL. This public college has approximately 999 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. The cost of tuition is in the order of $2,160 yearly. Books and supplies can cost about $558, although this will depend on the program.

720 NW 27th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Miami, Florida 33125
(305) 649-2050
Electrical Construction Technician – Certificate Program

The Certificate program in Electrical Construction Technician at South Florida Institute of Technology can be taken at their campus in the city of Miami. The majority of of the school’s 1,042 students are on diploma programs of under two years. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Tuition fees for the Electrical Construction Technician program are about $7,550 for each academic year, while study materials may cost roughly $712. Usually, the program is completed in 11 months.

North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL Area

6305 State Rd 70 East, Bradenton, Florida 34203
(941) 751-7900
Electrician – Certificate Program

Manatee Technical College’s Certificate program in Electrician is offered at their campus in Bradenton in Manatee County. The college has in the region of 966 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The college is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Fees for tuition are usually about $5,053 for each academic year. Study materials can cost roughly $904, depending on the program chosen.

Northeast Florida Nonmetropolitan Area Area

1201 W Main St, Inverness, Florida 34450-4696
(352) 726-2430
Electricity – Certificate Program

Withlacoochee Technical College’s Certificate program in Electricity is offered at their campus in Inverness in Citrus County. The majority of of the school’s 210 students are on 2-year programs. The college is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Fees for tuition are about $3,141 annually. Books and supplies can cost around $510, although this will depend on the program.

Northwest Florida Nonmetropolitan Area Area

757 Hoyt Street, Chipley, Florida 32428-1618
(850) 638-1180
Electrical & Instrumentation Technology – Certificate Program

Florida Panhandle Technical College’s Certificate-level Electrical & Instrumentation Technology program is offered at their campus in the town of Chipley, FL. This public college has approximately 271 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The college is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. The retention rate of full-time students at this college is 89%. Fees for tuition are generally about $3,773 for each academic year. Books and supplies can cost roughly $1,085, although this will depend on the program.

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Area

9501 US Hwy 441, Leesburg, Florida 34788-8751
(352) 787-3747
Electrical Distribution Technology – Associate Program, EDT Basic Certificate – Certificate Program

Lake-Sumter State College offers multiple training options, including an Associate program and a Certificate program. Classes are taken at their campus in Leesburg in Lake County. This public college has about 4,641 students in total, with the majority of students on 4-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Fees for tuition for in-state students are in the order of $3,172 and for students from outside the state likely to be about $13,276 yearly, while books and supplies may cost about $1,000, although this varies from program to program.

2900 West Oak Ridge Road, Orlando, Florida 32809
(407) 251-6047 x0
Residential Electrician – Certificate Program

Orange Technical College offers various Certificate program options for future professionals. All programs are imparted at their Mid Florida campus in Orlando in Orange County. The college has about 2,632 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The college is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Tuition fees for the Residential Electrician program are usually around $4,040 yearly. Study materials can cost about $384. Typically, the program is completed in 10 months.

955 E Story Rd, Winter Garden, Florida 34787-3733
(407) 905-2018
Electrician – Certificate Program

Orange Technical College offers various Certificate program options for future opticians. All programs are offered at their Westside campus in Winter Garden in Orange County, FL. The college has in the order of 1,250 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The college is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Fees for tuition are generally about $3,507 annually. Books and supplies can cost around $1,623, although this will depend on the program.

100 Weldon Blvd, Sanford, Florida 32773-6199
(407) 708-4722
Electrical Engineering – Certificate Program

Seminole State College of Florida’s Certificate-level Electrical Engineering program is offered at their campus in the city of Sanford. The majority of of the school’s 17,741 students are on 4-year programs. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Tuition fees for in-state students are about $3,131 and for students from other states approximately $11,456 annually. Books and supplies can cost around $1,430, although this will depend on the program.

1485 Florida Mall Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32809
(407) 671-9922
Electrical Trades Technology – Associate Program

Southern Technical College’s Associate program is taught at their campus in Orlando in Orange County, Florida. This private, for-profit college has in the region of 1,254 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Tuition fees for the Electrical Trades Technology program are broadly about $33,570 for each academic year. Usually, the program is completed in 18 months.

501 Simpson Rd, Kissimmee, Florida 34744
(407) 344-5080
Electricity – Certificate Program

Technical Education Center’s Certificate program in Electricity is taught at their Osceola campus in Kissimmee in Osceola County. The majority of of the school’s 777 students are on 2-year programs. The college is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. The retention rate of full-time students at this college is 82%. Tuition fees are around $4,628 annually. Study materials can cost around $360, depending on the program chosen.

Panama City-Lynn Haven-Panama City Beach, FL Area

5230 West U.S. Highway 98, Panama City, Florida 32401
(850) 769-1551
Electronics Aide – Certificate Program

Gulf Coast State College’s Certificate-level Electronics Aide program is taught at their campus in the city of Panama City. The majority of of the school’s 5,453 students are on 4-year programs. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Tuition fees for in-state students are generally about $2,370 and for students from other states approximately $8,633 annually, while study materials may cost around $1,035, depending on the program.

3016 Hwy 77 N, Panama City, Florida 32405
(850) 767-5500
Electrical Trades – Certificate Program

The Certificate program in Electrical Trades at Tom P Haney Technical Center can be taken at their campus in Panama City in Bay County, FL. The majority of of the school’s 444 students are on 2-year programs. The college is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. The cost of tuition is in the order of $4,550 per year. Learning materials may cost in the order of $700, although this will vary with the program.

Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL Area

2400 Longleaf Dr, Pensacola, Florida 32526-8922
(850) 941-6200
Electricity – Certificate Program

George Stone Technical Center offers various Certificate program options for future opticians. All programs are offered at their campus in Pensacola in Escambia County, FL. This public college has round 603 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. The retention rate of full-time students at this college is over 80%. Tuition fees for the Electricity program are, as a rough guide, about $3,468 annually, while books and supplies may cost around $550. Program completion is normally 14 months.

1000 College Blvd, Pensacola, Florida 32504-8998
(850) 484-1000
Electricity Vocational Certificate – Certificate Program

The Electricity Vocational Certificate Certificate program in Electricity Vocational Certificate at Pensacola State College is based at their campus in the city of Pensacola, Florida. The college has in the order of 9,840 students in total, with the majority of students on 4-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. The cost of tuition for in-state students is in the order of $2,704 and for students from outside the state in the order of $10,875 per year. Learning materials may cost in the order of $1,100, although this will vary with the program.

5330 Berryhill Rd, Milton, Florida 32570-8188
(850) 983-5700 x261
Electrician – Certificate Program

The Certificate program in Electrician at Radford M Locklin Technical Center can be taken at their campus in Milton in Santa Rosa County, FL. The majority of of the school’s 701 students are on diploma programs of under two years. The college is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Tuition fees for the Electrician program are, as a rough guide, in the order of $3,831 per year. Learning materials may cost in the order of $1,230. Program completion is usually 12 months.

Port St. Lucie, FL Area

3209 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce, Florida 34981-5596
(772) 462-4772
Electrical Power – Certificate Program

The Certificate program in Electrical Power at Indian River State College can be taken at their campus in Fort Pierce in Saint Lucie County. Most of the school’s 18,204 students are on 4-year programs. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Tuition fees for in-state students are around $2,764 and for out-of-state students approximately $10,201 annually. Study materials can cost around $1,000, depending on the program chosen.

South Florida Nonmetropolitan Area Area

600 W College Dr, Avon Park, Florida 33825-9356
(863) 453-6661
Electric Line Service Repair – Associate Program

South Florida State College’s Associate program is offered at their campus in Avon Park in Highlands County, FL. The college has in the region of 2,659 students in total, with most students on 4-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. The cost of tuition for students living in the state is roughly about $3,165 and for students from other states around $11,859 for each academic year. Study materials can cost roughly $1,220, depending on the program chosen.

Tallahassee, FL Area

500 N Appleyard Dr, Tallahassee, Florida 32304-2895
(850) 487-7555
Electricity – Certificate Program

The Certificate program in Electricity at Lively Technical Center can be taken at their campus in the city of Tallahassee. The college has approximately 694 students in total, with the majority of students on programs that last under 2 years. The college is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Tuition fees are around $5,901 for each academic year, while study materials may cost roughly $1,074, depending on the program.

Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Area

2010 E. Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33610-8299
(813) 769-5180
Electricity – Certificate Program

Erwin Technical College’s Certificate-level Electricity program is offered at their campus in the city of Tampa. This public college has about 717 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Tuition fees are usually around $3,903 per year. Study materials can cost in the order of $1,828, depending on the program chosen.

3319 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, Florida 33614
(813) 879-6000
Electrical Technician – Certificate Program

Everest University’s Certificate program is offered at their Tampa campus in the city of Tampa. This is a full, 4-year private college with 375 students, of which 96% are undergraduates. Tuition fees are around $12,879 per year. Books and supplies can cost in the order of $1,650, although this will depend on the program.

39 Columbia Drive, Tampa, Florida 33606-3584
(813) 253-7000
Electronics Engineering Technology – Certificate Program

The Certificate program in Electronics Engineering Technology at Hillsborough Community College is taught at their campus in the city of Tampa. This public college has round 26,571 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. The cost of tuition for students living in the state is roughly about $2,506 and for students from other states around $9,111 for each academic year. Learning materials may cost roughly $1,320, although this will vary with the program.

7825 Campus Dr., New Port Richey, Florida 34653
(727) 774-1700
Electricity – Certificate Program

Marchman Technical Education Center’s Certificate-level Electricity program is taught at their campus in New Port Richey in Pasco County. The majority of of the school’s 204 students are on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Tuition fees for the Electricity program are likely to be in the order of $4,076 for each academic year, while study materials may cost roughly $346. Usually, the program is completed in 13 months.

901 34th St S, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33711-2209
(727) 893-2500 x2520
Electricity – Certificate Program

Pinellas Technical College’s Certificate program in Electricity is based at their St. Petersburg campus in the city of Saint Petersburg. The majority of of the school’s 682 students are on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Tuition fees for the Electricity program are usually around $3,504 yearly. Study materials can cost about $1,511. Typically, the program is completed in 12 months.

West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metropolitan Division Area

4200 Congress Ave, Lake Worth, Florida 33461-4796
(561) 967-7222
Electrical Power Technology – Certificate Program

Palm Beach State College’s Certificate-level Electrical Power Technology program is based at their campus in Lake Worth in Palm Beach County. This public college has about 29,616 students in total, with the majority of students on 4-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Fees for tuition for in-state students are likely to be around $2,444 and for out-of-state students likely to be about $8,732 yearly. Study materials can cost about $1,800, depending on the program chosen.

* College accredition status and tuition fees and are, to our best knowledge, correct at the time of writing, and sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (http://nces.ed.gov/). Check all details directly with college before applying.

Neighbor States

Residents of Florida may also wish to review their options in Georgia and Alabama.

FAQs

How much do electricians earn in the state of Florida?

According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, electricians in the state of Florida made an average of $45,720 per year in 2019. Entry-level electricians earned around $29,060 and some experienced professionals earned salaries as high as $64,740.

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