OPENABCRELOCATION OK
NEFBA (Jacksonville)
Jacksonville, FL · Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Carpentry
Year 1 wage
$15–$20/hr
Journeyman
$28–$42/hr
Deadline: 21 days (Jun 11, 2026)
Verified May 18, 20264 yr · 8,000 OJT hrs · No app fee
Apprenticeships
Florida.
Free to attend. Paid from day one. No debt. Real numbers from the Department of Labor.
12,706
active construction apprentices
30+
registered programs (DOL)
7
verified open now
DOL RAPIDS data as of FY26 Q1 (March 2026)
Active Apprentices by Trade
Florida · DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 12,706 total
Electrician
6,846 apprentices$17.62/hr avg start
Plumber
1,237 apprentices$18.99/hr avg start
Elevator Constructor
938 apprentices$26.50/hr avg start
Pipefitter/Steamfitter
912 apprentices$19.53/hr avg start
Laborer
840 apprentices$20.29/hr avg start
Carpenter
380 apprentices$18.55/hr avg start
Operating Engineer
354 apprentices$21.44/hr avg start
Ironworker
341 apprentices$20.39/hr avg start
+9 additional trades not shown
Electrician
$17.62/hr
avg starting wage
Plumber
$18.99/hr
avg starting wage
Elevator Constructor
$26.50/hr
avg starting wage
Pipefitter/Steamfitter
$19.53/hr
avg starting wage
What journeymen earn in Florida · BLS OEWS 2025 · median hourly
Electricians
$26.17/hr
~$54K/yr
Plumbers & Pipefitters
$25.44/hr
~$53K/yr
HVAC Techs
$25.87/hr
~$54K/yr
Line Installers
$42.91/hr
~$89K/yr
BLS OEWS median across 22 metro areas in Florida. Apprentices start at ~40–50% and graduate to full journeyman scale.
Verified Programs
Manually confirmed by PlumbSquare — application status current as of research date
OPENUNION JATCRELOCATION OK
UA Local 803 (Orlando, FL)
UA Local 803
Orlando, FL · Plumber / Pipefitter
Year 1 wage
$16–$20/hr
Journeyman
$32–$44/hr
Deadline: 40 days (Jun 30, 2026)
Verified May 18, 20265 yr · 8,000 OJT hrs
OPENUNION JATCRELOCATION OK
ETA Jacksonville (IBEW 177)
IBEW Local 177
Jacksonville, FL · Inside Wireman Electrician
Year 1 wage
$19–$20/hr
Journeyman
$37–$47/hr
Verified May 18, 20264 yr · 8,000 OJT hrs · No app fee
OPENUNION JATCRELOCATION OK
ETA Daytona Beach (IBEW 756)
IBEW Local 756
Port Orange, FL · Inside Wireman Electrician
Year 1 wage
$18–$22/hr
Journeyman
$35–$44/hr
Verified May 18, 20264 yr · 8,000 OJT hrs · No app fee
OPENUNION JATCRELOCATION OK
ETA Central FL (Orlando / IBEW 606)
IBEW Local 606
Winter Park, FL · Inside Wireman Electrician
Year 1 wage
$18–$22/hr
Journeyman
$35–$44/hr
Verified May 18, 20264 yr · 8,000 OJT hrs
OPENUNION JATCRELOCATION OK
UA Local 123 (Dover, FL)
UA Local 123
Dover, FL · Plumber / Pipefitter / HVAC-R / Welder
Year 1 wage
$16–$20/hr
Journeyman
$32–$44/hr
Verified May 18, 20264 yr · 8,000 OJT hrs
OPENS SOONNON-UNIONRELOCATION OK
RACCA Florida HVAC (Clearwater)
Clearwater, FL · HVAC-R Technician
Year 1 wage
$14–$18/hr
Journeyman
$28–$40/hr
Verified May 18, 20264 yr · 8,000 OJT hrs
7 manually verified. Florida has additional DOL-registered programs below and at Apprenticeship.gov →
DOL-Registered Programs
All active registered apprenticeship programs in Florida with 10+ active apprentices · Source: DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 30 shown
| Program / Sponsor | City | Trade(s) | Active | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Boilermakers S A J A C Union/Labor | RUSKIN | Boilermaker | 1,417 | UNION |
ABC Institute Apprenticeship Programs, GNJ Business Association | Coconut Creek | HVAC TechnicianPlumberElectrician+3 | 751 | non-union |
FLORIDA ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING, INC. GNJ Employer | ORLANDO | Electrician | 706 | non-union |
Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc (FWCC) GNJ | Tampa | Electrician | 621 | non-union |
INTERNAT'L UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS (IUEC) LU#71 JAC Union/Labor | Miami | Elevator Constructor | 601 | UNION |
Florida Gulf Coast Chapter ABC, Inc., GNJ | Tampa | GlazierLaborerPipefitter/Steamfitter+9 | 487 | non-union |
Technical Education Council, LLC Business Association | Sarasota | RooferElectricianPlumber | 485 | non-union |
Jacksonville Electrical JATC Union/Labor | JACKSONVILLE | Electrician | 478 | UNION |
Northeast Florida Builders Association GNJ Business Association | JACKSONVILLE | Sheet Metal WorkerPlumberCarpenter+1 | 473 | non-union |
Jacksonville Plumbers & Pipefitters JATT Union/Labor | JACKSONVILLE | PlumberPipefitter/Steamfitter | 383 | UNION |
CENTRAL FLORIDA ELECTRICAL JATC Union/Labor | WINTER PARK | Electrician | 356 | UNION |
Independent Electrical Contractors - FECC, Inc. Employer | West Palm Beach | Electrician | 329 | non-union |
Florida Training Services Apprenticeship | Palm Beach Gardens | PlumberCarpenterElectrician+1 | 325 | non-union |
Builders Association of North Central Florida Apprenticeship Program GNJ Other | GAINESVILLE | ElectricianCarpenterPlumber | 318 | non-union |
TRI-COUNTY APPRENTICESHIP ACADEMY GNJ | FT. MYERS | PlumberElectricianSheet Metal Worker+1 | 309 | non-union |
Tampa Area Electrical JATC | Tampa | Electrician | 306 | UNION |
ACRA-LOCAL 725 JATC | MIAMI | Pipefitter/Steamfitter | 236 | UNION |
MIAMI ELECTRICAL JOINT APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING COMMITTEE | MIAMI | Electrician | 224 | UNION |
PALM BEACH COUNTY PLUMBING, AIR CONDITIONING AND PIPEFITTING JATC | WEST PALM BEACH | Pipefitter/SteamfitterPlumber | 207 | non-union |
BREVARD ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM GNJ | MELBOURNE | Electrician | 198 | non-union |
FLORIDA EAST COAST ELECTRICAL JATC Union/Labor | WEST PALM BEACH | Electrician | 193 | UNION |
Power Design, Inc Employer | St. Petersburg | PlumberElectrician | 174 | non-union |
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 123 Apprenticeship Training Trust | Tampa | HVAC TechnicianPlumberPipefitter/Steamfitter | 171 | UNION |
ORLANDO PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS JAC | ORLANDO | PlumberPipefitter/Steamfitter | 166 | UNION |
International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) LU74 JAC Union/Labor | Tampa | Elevator Constructor | 166 | non-union |
Associated Builders & Contractors Central Fla Chpt - Plumbing Industry Professional Education, GNJ Employer | Orlando | Plumber | 165 | non-union |
UNITED SERVICE TRAINING CORP GNJ | Oakland Park | Plumber | 146 | non-union |
Gainesville Electrical JATC Union/Labor | GAINESVILLE | Electrician | 143 | UNION |
FLORIDA FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE JATC | ORLANDO | Painter/FinisherGlazier | 138 | UNION |
SOUTH FLORIDA OPERATING ENGINEERS JAC | MIAMI | Operating Engineer | 138 | UNION |
Programs with fewer than 10 active apprentices are not shown. Total DOL-registered programs in Florida may be higher. For the complete list, visit Apprenticeship.gov.
Common Questions
How do I become a trade apprentice in Florida?
Apply to a JATC or non-union program. Requirements: high school diploma or GED, basic math test, proof of age (18+). Some programs add physical requirements or drug testing. Application windows open and close seasonally — check program status before applying.
Are apprenticeships in Florida free?
Yes. Every DOL-registered apprenticeship is free to attend. Apprentices are employees, not students — you earn a wage from day one. No tuition, no student loans.
Union vs. non-union — which should I choose?
Union JATCs (IBEW, UA, SMART, UBC) typically offer higher wages, defined pension plans, and health insurance. Non-union programs (ABC, IEC) may have faster acceptance and work with open-shop contractors. Both paths are DOL-registered. Apply to both — take whoever accepts you first.
How long is a trade apprenticeship?
Most trades are 4–5 years (8,000–10,000 OJT hours). HVAC programs run 3–4 years. Lineman training is typically 3–4 years with specialized fieldwork. Every year your wage increases — you're earning near journeyman scale by your final year.
Florida Licensing
Florida DBPR handles trade licensing. Strong residential service market; lots of HVAC work due to climate.