salary$58,630 a year$28 an hour · median pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,360per year
Top pay (top 10%)$80,840per year
Jobs in the area12,990people work this job
Can a electrician afford Fort Lauderdale?
Expensive. Rent of $2,109 a month takes 43.2% of the median electrician salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The median pay for a electrician in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area is $58,630 a year ($28 an hour). Most earn between $38,360 and $80,840.
Can a electrician afford to live in Fort Lauderdale?
Typical rent of $2,109 a month takes 43.2% of the median electrician salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area.