Thinking Of Getting Your Florida Electrical Contractor’s License?

If you want to become an electrician in Florida, you need to have a license to practice electrical contracting. Doing so will allow you to legally work in the state.

 According to U.S. News World Report, electricians are the #3 job in construction right now. By 2026, there should be 60,100 new positions for electricians, which is a 9 percent job increase – that’s a lot of opportunities for you to enter the field.  

An electrician is a person who knows everything about the electrical system that’s used in your home. They’re able to install and maintain all kinds of lights, and they know how to fix and keep them working properly.

An electrician in Florida must have at least four years of training to become certified, and most states require a contractor’s license. These types of workers are usually hired in factories, homes, and businesses. There are also various sub-specialties in the field such as those working in steel mills and iron mines.

Currently, the median salary for an electrician is $52,720. The unemployment rate currently for electricians is 4.4 percent.   

Besides having the proper training, an electrician also needs to be aware of the various hazards of his job. This job can be very dangerous and requires the knowledge and skills to avoid accidents. Some contractors choose to go through technical school before they enter an apprenticeship.

To get your Florida contractor’s license, the following is required:   

• Use the method of three (3) years of management experience in the trade of electrical within the last six (6) years immediately preceding the filing of the application.  
• Use the method of four (4) years of experience as a foreman, supervisor or contractor in the trade within the last eight (8) years immediately preceding the filing of the application.  

• Use the method of six (6) years of comprehensive training, technical education or supervisory experience associated with an electrical or alarm contracting business within the last twelve (12) years immediately preceding the filing of the application.  
• The applicant must submit W-2s, K1s or Schedule Cs for all of the years of experience.  
• Employment verifications (notarized letters)  
• Possible job list of 5 jobs per year of experience.  
• 40% of work with 3 phase services for the unlimited  

• Personal financial statement showing positive net worth.  
• Business financial statement showing net worth of $10,000 for unlimited.  
• Business and personal credit report showing good credit.  
• The qualifier is required to have financial and supervisory authority for the business you wish to qualify.  

If you’re looking to get your electrical contractors license, we can help!  Our team at Licenses, Etc. Can help you  get all the above work together to file for the license application. There is a lot of paperwork required, and we will let you know what is needed to complete your application successfully. As a Florida contractor licensing company, we know how to do this application well, so you will get licensed fast and easy.   

If you’re ready to become a licensed Florida contractor, we can help your through the licensure process. When applying for a Florida electrical contractor’s license, give us all your information and we can do the work for you.  

As a Florida contractor licensing company, our team at Licenses, Etc. Has helped thousands of contractors get their Florida contractor’s license. To get started with us, click our Florida contractor license contact page or call 239-777-1028.