Electrician Apprenticeship in California
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.
Electrician Apprenticeship in California: Quick Facts
What apprenticeship means here
A registered electrician apprenticeship in California 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.
California pay vs. national
Median electrician wages in California are $76,540/year, +23% above the national median of $62,350. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.
Where to find programs
California has 51 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 — California-specific outlook can vary from national figures.
California Wage Spread
Annual wages for Electricians in California across all experience levels.
Current Electrician Apprenticeship Openings in California
No electrician apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for California. 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 California
51 electrician-related registered sponsors identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for California. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current electrician apprenticeship openings.
| Organization | City | |
|---|---|---|
| SURPRISE VALLEY ELECTRIFICATION CORPORATION | Alturas | |
| Willdan Electrical Of Ny, Inc | Anaheim | |
| Kern County Electrical | Bakersfield | |
| City of Banning Electric Utility | Banning | |
| City of Banning Electric Utility Apprenticeship Program | Banning | |
| Santa Barbara County Joint Apprenticeship Committee Local 114 | Buellton | |
| CITY OF BURBANK ELECTRICIAN J.A.C. | Burbank | |
| CITY OF BURBANK TEST TECHNICIAN (ELECTRICIAN) J.A.C. | Burbank | |
| MOTION PICTURE STUDIO ELECTRICIAN (JOURNEYMAN WIREMAN) J.A.C. | Burbank | |
| Bergelectric Corp | Carlsbad | |
| Tri-County Electrical JATC | Castroville | |
| Los Angeles County Electrical JATC | City Of Commerce | |
| NCCIJAC | Concord | |
| IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT (ELECTRICIAN) | El Centro | |
| FRESNO, MADERA, KINGS, AND TULARE COUNTIES OF CA J.A.T.C. | Fresno | |
| Fresno, Madera, Kings & Tulare County Electrical JATC | Fresno | |
| CITY OF GLENDALE - STATION ELECTRICIAN/ OPERATOR JOINT APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE | Glendale | |
| City of Lompoc Electric | Lompoc | |
| Contra Costa Co. Electrical JATC | Martinez | |
| Western Electrical Contractor's Association (WECA) | Mather | |
| Central Valley JATC | Modesto | |
| Solano - Napa Counties Electrical JATC | Napa | |
| IBEW LU 40 - L.A. County NECA JATC | North Hollywood | |
| Ventura Co. Electrical JATC | Oxnard | |
| CITY OF PASADENA WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT POWER UTILITY ELECTRICAL MECHANIC J.A.C. | Pasadena | |
| + 26 more sponsors in California | ||
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Electrician Apprenticeship in California
Prospective Electrician apprentices in California have 51 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
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.