Electrician Apprenticeship
Electricians install and repair the wiring, panels, fixtures, and controls that deliver power inside buildings. Residential, commercial, and industrial electricians each focus on different code requirements, voltage levels, and project types.
National Wage Spread
Annual wages for Electricians across all experience levels, nationwide.
Electrician Wages by State
Median annual wage for Electricians by state, sorted highest to lowest. Click any state to see registered sponsors and local programs.
| State | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $97,320 | 9,830 |
| Washington | $96,530 | 18,380 |
| Illinois | $96,360 | 22,880 |
| Hawaii | $83,200 | 3,020 |
| Massachusetts | $82,120 | 16,570 |
| District of Columbia | $81,950 | 2,130 |
| Alaska | $81,860 | 1,820 |
| Minnesota | $81,430 | 12,970 |
| New York | $77,460 | 40,380 |
| Connecticut | $76,790 | 7,570 |
| California | $76,540 | 73,420 |
| Wisconsin | $75,090 | 12,630 |
| Wyoming | $73,450 | 2,710 |
| New Jersey | $73,090 | 15,230 |
| Michigan | $72,680 | 24,670 |
| Missouri | $70,950 | 12,660 |
| Rhode Island | $70,160 | 2,300 |
| Montana | $68,980 | 2,830 |
| Maine | $67,820 | 3,320 |
| North Dakota | $65,820 | 3,150 |
| Maryland | $65,650 | 14,750 |
| Indiana | $65,480 | 17,370 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,400 | 21,860 |
| Nevada | $64,950 | 8,570 |
| West Virginia | $63,850 | 4,010 |
| Ohio | $63,560 | 27,150 |
| Delaware | $62,970 | 2,220 |
| Iowa | $62,880 | 8,900 |
| Colorado | $62,090 | 17,140 |
| New Hampshire | $61,990 | 3,480 |
| Kansas | $61,830 | 5,640 |
| Virginia | $61,610 | 24,300 |
| Utah | $61,430 | 11,360 |
| Idaho | $60,670 | 5,380 |
| Oklahoma | $60,050 | 8,550 |
| Nebraska | $60,020 | 6,210 |
| Vermont | $59,670 | 1,410 |
| Louisiana | $59,590 | 10,810 |
| Kentucky | $59,490 | 10,320 |
| Arizona | $59,480 | 21,280 |
| Tennessee | $59,190 | 19,500 |
| Georgia | $58,860 | 20,740 |
| South Dakota | $58,550 | 2,790 |
| South Carolina | $58,260 | 7,830 |
| Mississippi | $57,300 | 5,650 |
| Texas | $56,920 | 71,880 |
| New Mexico | $56,890 | 5,090 |
| North Carolina | $54,070 | 23,660 |
| Florida | $53,100 | 47,980 |
| Alabama | $52,420 | 9,740 |
| Arkansas | $49,420 | 8,670 |
Electrician Apprenticeship Overview
At $62,350/yr median, the Electrician trade combines strong wages with a proven apprenticeship pathway — 4 years of paid on-the-job training with no tuition cost. The model hasn't changed because it works.
Looking ahead, Electrician employment is expected to grow 9.5% by 2034. About 81,000 openings per year — driven heavily by retirements in an aging workforce — keep demand for apprentices high.
The wage range for Electricians runs from $39,430 (entry-level markets) to $106,030 (experienced workers in top-paying states). Location, union membership, and specialization all push wages higher.
Prefer Trade School Instead?
Apprenticeships pay from day one, but some people prefer the classroom-first path. Electricians also come up through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost, and a credential before entering the workforce.
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