Best Electrician Schools in Tallahassee Metro, Florida (2026)

Updated June 20, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Quick answer: Electricians in Florida earn a median of $57,250 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists accredited electrician schools near Tallahassee Metro, Florida with local wage data and median graduate earnings for each school.

Tallahassee Metro sits within the Florida electrician workforce, served by accredited training providers. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $57,250 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Tallahassee Metro Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$57,250BLS OEWS, May 2025
Florida pay range (10th to 90th percentile)$38,190 to $77,180BLS OEWS, May 2025
Tallahassee, FL metro median wage$54,090BLS OEWS, May 2025
National job outlook (2024 to 2034)+9.5% growth, about 81,000 openings per yearBLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
Federal prevailing wage in Florida (Davis-Bacon)$47.35 per hour totalDOL WHD Davis-Bacon, 2026
State employment49,700 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Leon County establishments110BLS QCEW, 2024
Leon County industry employment1,100BLS QCEW, 2024
Leon County unemployment rate3.5%BLS LAUS, 2024
Florida location quotient1.03BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Tallahassee Metro. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Leon County and Florida figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.

Electrician Training Near Tallahassee Metro

How We Rank Schools

We first gather the schools closest to the city or state page you are viewing, then rank that local group by BOC Score, with the highest at the top. The BOC Score is computed from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data; schools without enough data to score appear last.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
25%
Average net price (lower is better)
20%
Retention rate
15%
Fully online availability
10%

Schools without enough federal outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#2

Eastern Florida State College

Melbourne, FL In-state option BOC Score 63.6
Tuition $2,496 - $11,966
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 51.6%
  • Programs offered: 85
  • Annual completions: 2413
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $49,053 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Atlantic Technical College

Coconut Creek, FL In-state option BOC Score 61.0
Tuition Contact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 60.3%
  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 913
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $40,638 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL In-state option BOC Score 53.1
Tuition $2,830 - $21,947
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 37.6%
  • Programs offered: 90
  • Annual completions: 5464
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $49,843 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Albizu University-Miami

Miami, FL In-state option BOC Score 48.1
Tuition $13,818 - $28,344
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 75.7%
  • Graduation rate: 48.4%
  • Programs offered: 1
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $60,661 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Barry University

Miami, FL In-state option BOC Score 40.8
Tuition $34,350 - $50,778
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 77.2%
  • Graduation rate: 37.2%
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 77
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $73,480 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Lynn University

Boca Raton, FL In-state option BOC Score 38.4
Tuition $44,480 - $67,880
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 73.5%
  • Graduation rate: 52.3%
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 267
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $53,587 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Bethune-Cookman University

Daytona Beach, FL In-state option BOC Score 35.9
Tuition $14,794 - $29,764
Contact
  • 640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3099
  • (386) 481-2000
Key stats
  • Admission rate: 88.2%
  • Graduation rate: 29.0%
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 36
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $46,007 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

Electrician Pay and Job Outlook

Annual Wage by Percentile - Electricians
Electricians annual wage percentiles, BLS OEWS May 2025P10 $42640, P25 $49430, P50 $63190, P75 $83940, P90 $108510.10th$42,64025th$49,43050th (median)$63,19075th$83,94090th$108,510
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
Electricians annual wage percentiles
PercentileAnnual wage
10th$42,640
25th$49,430
50th (median)$63,190
75th$83,940
90th$108,510
Projected employment growth, Electricians, 2024-2034
Electricians employment 2024 vs 2034 projection, BLS Employment Projections2024 employment 818700; 2034 projected employment 896100; percent change +9.5%.2024818,700 jobs2034 (proj.)896,100 jobsChange: +9.5%
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
Electricians employment projection 2024 to 2034
YearEmployment
2024818,700
2034 projected896,100
Percent change+9.5%
  • Prioritize programs that combine wiring labs, blueprint reading, and electrical theory.
  • Ask about pathways into paid apprenticeships or employer partnerships after graduation.
  • Verify instructors hold state licenses and industry certifications so your hours count toward licensing.

Licensing Steps in Florida

Most electricians in Florida follow this pathway:

  1. Complete an approved trade school, community college program, or registered apprenticeship.
  2. Log the required on-the-job training hours under a licensed journeyman or master electrician.
  3. Pass the state-required exams covering the National Electrical Code, safety, and business rules.

Review the statewide guide: Best Electrician Schools in Florida

Tips for Choosing a School

  • Tour the lab to see the tools, mockups, and safety gear students use every day.
  • Compare schedules. many Tallahassee Metro programs offer evening, weekend, or accelerated tracks.
  • Confirm the program helps you document hours for state licensing or union apprenticeship applications.

Next Steps

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does electrician training take near Tallahassee Metro?

Electrician certificate programs near Tallahassee Metro typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Many electricians also enter the field through a registered apprenticeship, which combines paid on-the-job training with related classroom instruction and usually takes 3 to 5 years to complete. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.

How much do electricians earn in Florida?

According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), electricians in Florida earned a median annual wage of approximately $57,250. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range was approximately $38,190 to $77,180 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

How many electrician schools are near Tallahassee Metro?

Leon County reports approximately 110 electrician related establishments employing about 1,100 workers (BLS QCEW, 2024). Compare the schools listed above for tuition, duration, and credential alignment with the local employer base.

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)