Electricians Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $50,010 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.04
10th percentile $37,530
90th percentile $64,860
Employed locally 570
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,530
    25th
    $47,280
    50th (median)
    $50,010
    75th
    $57,990
    90th
    $64,860

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 85% Median Electricians salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Flint, MI $78,840
    Flagstaff, AZ $60,150
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $57,210
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $56,650
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $56,080
    Jacksonville, FL $55,880

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $65,460
    Carpenters $46,420
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,540
    Roofers $44,100
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Gainesville, FL is $24.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.64 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Gainesville, FL is 19.8% below the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Gainesville?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $37,530 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,280.