Any Florida Electricians out there? Hows the electrical world down there in florida? Alot of un-employment? What are the standards for becoming an electrician in your state? What's the average pay for a journeyman/master? Any info would be cool.
Thanks in advance
I dont know of any areas that are "booming" in our State.
I think Miami has about 150 on book one.
The wages here are very depressed compared to the cost of living in the SE part of the State. There are many theories why, which include diverse living standards and red state politics but, that's the way it is.
You might think that the Orlando area would have good wages but they are surprisingly very low.
Most parts of the rest of the State are rural and the pay is horribly low. You will have to be able to work in other trades to make a living.
The licensing here for Journeymen is County by County. We do not have a State license. If you work under a County Masters license, in general, you can take the Journeyman test in about three years. Then in about another two years or so you can take a Masters test.
A Master Electrician can register with the State and County to get setup to contract for work but cannot do fire or burglar alarms.
The best license to acquire is the State Unlimited EC license. It was not easy to qualify to take the test but, from what I understand, they made is a bit easier to sit for the exam. Once you pass the exam, you begin the qualification process. It is grueling and will take several months at best.
If you just want to show up to work without a county license you will be at the mercy of our "right to work" wages. Some would argue that working at a McDonald's would be better just for the sake of the meals.
If your wife has a professional job and can find work here, you can dabble here as an electrician and make golf, fishing and beer money.
