Electrician Apprenticeship in Georgia

Wages, programs & career outlook
GA Median Salary
$58,860/yr
-6% vs. national
National Median
$62,350/yr
GA Employment
20,740
Electricians employed
GA Sponsors
568
Registered programs

Georgia Wage Spread

Annual wages for Electricians in Georgia across all experience levels.

10th %ile
$37,320
25th %ile
$46,900
Median
$58,860
75th %ile
$76,310
90th %ile
$86,640

Electrician Apprenticeship in Georgia

Electricians in Georgia earn $58,860/yr at the median — 22% above the $48,060 national average across all occupations. A solid middle-class income that typically comes without student debt.

Electricians in Georgia earn $58,860/yr — 6% below the $62,350 national median for the trade. Lower cost of living may compensate, but wage-sensitive candidates should compare neighboring states.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 9.5% employment growth for Electricians through 2034 — well above the average across all occupations. 81,000 annual openings nationally mean strong demand for new apprentices.

The 20,740 Electricians in Georgia (2.5% of the national total) place the state in the middle tier for trade employment. Apprenticeship availability tracks accordingly — present but not abundant.

Expect a 4-year commitment for a Electrician apprenticeship: 8,000 hours of supervised field work alongside coursework in electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, and hands-on wiring. Pay starts lower but scales up — most programs bump wages every six months.

Prospective Electrician apprentices in Georgia have 568 registered sponsors to explore — from union locals to employer-sponsored programs. That depth of options means most regions of the state have accessible entry points.

The 10th-to-90th percentile gap for Electricians in Georgia ($37,320 to $86,640) covers $49,320. Moving up that curve comes from years on the job, foreman promotions, and contractor relationships.

Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors in Georgia

568 registered apprenticeship sponsors in Georgia. Contact directly for program availability and application details.

Organization City County
Chumley's Paving & Grading Inc Acworth
Custom Technologies, Inc. Acworth
TCSG- Chattahoochee Technical College Acworth Bartow County
thyssenkrupp Materials NA, CBS Acworth
Republic Services Technical Institute Adairsville Bartow County
Cardinal CT Adel
Heritage House of Virginia, Inc Adel
Laurie Carey Consulting, LLC Adel Cook County
Machine & Tool Manufacturing Adel
DuPont Pine Products, LLC Alapaha
A. West Enterprise, LLC Albany Dougherty County
A. West Enterprises, LLC Albany
Albany Electrical JATC Albany Dougherty County
Albany State University Albany Dougherty County
Aspen Dental- Albany, GA Albany
Dougherty County School System Albany Dougherty County
Dr. William Russell Berry Albany
King Family Dental Care, PC Albany
Mann Dental Care Albany
Metro Power, Inc. Albany Dougherty County
TCSG-Albany Technical College Albany Dougherty County
Vital Smiles Albany
West Albany Dental and Medical Center, LLC Albany
Alma-Bacon County Fire & EMS Alma
BRUNSWICK, GA JAC LOCAL 1169 Alma Bacon County
+ 5 more sponsors in Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Electrician salary in Georgia?
Electricians in Georgia earn a median salary of $58,860/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is below the national median of $62,350 for the trade.
How many years does it take to become a Electrician through apprenticeship?
A typical Electrician apprenticeship lasts approximately 4 years (8,000 hours of on-the-job training). The program combines paid work experience with related classroom instruction.
Is an apprenticeship better than trade school for Electricians?
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.
Are Electrician jobs growing?
The BLS projects 9.5% employment growth for Electricians through 2034 — strong demand. About 81000 positions open annually through both growth and retirements.
How do I find a Electrician apprenticeship in Georgia?
There are 568 registered apprenticeship sponsors in Georgia. Start with your local IBEW, UA, or trade union office. You can also check apprenticeship.gov for listings and contact sponsors directly.
How much do Electrician apprentices earn?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Georgia, a first-year Electrician apprentice might earn around $29,430/yr (roughly half the $58,860 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 4-year program.

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