Electrician Apprenticeship in Alaska

Wages, programs & career outlook

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.

AK Median Salary
$81,860/yr
+31% vs. national
National Median
$62,350/yr
AK Employment
1,820
Electricians employed
AK Sponsors
73
Registered programs
Training Term
4.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
9.5%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
81,000
Nationally, per yr

Electrician Apprenticeship in Alaska: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrician apprenticeship in Alaska combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 4.0 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

Alaska pay vs. national

Median electrician wages in Alaska are $81,860/year, +31% above the national median of $62,350. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Alaska has 73 registered apprenticeship sponsors for electrician listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 9.5% job growth for electricians nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 81,000 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — Alaska-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Alaska Wage Spread

Annual wages for Electricians in Alaska across all experience levels.

10th pct
$49,820
Median
$81,860
90th pct
$114,480
Middle 50% of workers earn $61,110$98,740

Current Electrician Apprenticeship Openings in Alaska

No electrician apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Alaska. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

Electrician Apprenticeship Sponsors in Alaska

73 electrician-related registered sponsors identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for Alaska. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current electrician apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
Alaska Joint Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Trust Anchorage Anchorage Municipality
Alcan Electric Anchorage
Arctic Fox Electric, LLC Anchorage Anchorage Municipality
CCI Electrical Services Anchorage
Daylight Electric Anchorage Anchorage Municipality
Encore Electric, LLC Anchorage Anchorage Municipality
Laker Electric, Inc. Anchorage Anchorage Municipality
M3 Electric, LLC Anchorage Anchorage Municipality
McAllen & Son Electric Inc. Anchorage Anchorage Municipality
Raven Electric, Inc. Anchorage Anchorage Municipality
Safe-T-Way Electric, Incorporated Anchorage Anchorage Municipality
Safeguard Electric, LLC Anchorage Anchorage Municipality
Tesla Electric, LLC. Anchorage Anchorage Municipality
The Alaskan Electricians Anchorage Anchorage Municipality
Trailhead Electric, LLC Anchorage Anchorage Municipality
Viking Electric Anchorage
Wiring Up AK Electric, LLC Anchorage Anchorage Municipality
Auke Bay Electric Auke Bay Juneau City And Borough
Angler Electric LLC Chugiak Anchorage Municipality
Rising Son Electrical Services, LLC Chugiak Anchorage Municipality
Northern Lights Electrical, LLC Cordova Valdez-Cordova County
907 Electric Inc. Eagle River Anchorage Municipality
DRS Electric, LLC Eagle River Anchorage Municipality
Solid Ground Electric, LLC Eagle River Anchorage Municipality
Alaska Electric Services, LLC Fairbanks Fairbanks North Star Borough
+ 48 more sponsors in Alaska
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Electrician openings

Filter by occupation code 47-2111 and state AK for the most relevant results.

Electrician Apprenticeship in Alaska

Prospective Electrician apprentices in Alaska have 73 trade-specific registered sponsors to explore — a mix of union locals, contractors, and employer-sponsored programs. Most major metro areas have accessible entry points.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Electricians earn in Alaska?
Electricians in Alaska earn a median salary of $81,860/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is above the national median of $62,350 for the trade.
How long is an Electrician apprenticeship?
Most Electrician apprenticeships run 4 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
What's the difference between an Electrician apprenticeship and trade school?
An apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn over 4 years with no tuition cost. Trade school is faster (6–24 months) but costs money upfront. Both can lead to the same journeyman credential.
Where can I apply for an Electrician apprenticeship in Alaska?
Contact one of the 73 Electrician-adjacent registered sponsors in Alaska (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
How much do Electrician apprentices earn?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Alaska, a first-year Electrician apprentice might earn around $40,930/yr (roughly half the $81,860 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 4-year program.

Prefer Trade School Instead?

Apprenticeships pay from day one, but the classroom-first path may fit better for some. Electricians also train through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.