Electrician Apprenticeship in Hawaii

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.

HI Median Salary
$83,200/yr
+33% vs. national
National Median
$62,350/yr
HI Employment
3,020
Electricians employed
HI Sponsors
3
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 Hawaii: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrician apprenticeship in Hawaii 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.

Hawaii pay vs. national

Median electrician wages in Hawaii are $83,200/year, +33% above the national median of $62,350. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Hawaii has 3 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 — Hawaii-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Hawaii Wage Spread

Annual wages for Electricians in Hawaii across all experience levels.

10th pct
$43,960
Median
$83,200
90th pct
$121,050
Middle 50% of workers earn $59,940$115,930

Current Electrician Apprenticeship Openings in Hawaii

No electrician apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Hawaii. 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 Hawaii

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

Organization City County
HAWAII ELECTRICIANS JOINT APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE Honolulu Honolulu County
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1260 Honolulu Honolulu County
MAUI ELECTRIC COMPANY, LTD. Kahului Maui County
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Electrician Apprenticeship in Hawaii

Hawaii has only 3 Electrician-adjacent registered sponsors in our directory — program slots may be competitive and early applications give the best shot at placement. Direct outreach to union halls in the state's largest cities often matters more than formal application windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Electricians earn in Hawaii?
Electricians in Hawaii earn a median salary of $83,200/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is above the national median of $62,350 for the trade.
What is the length of an Electrician apprenticeship program?
The standard Electrician apprenticeship is 4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom education. Some programs offer accelerated paths for candidates with prior experience.
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.
How do I find an Electrician apprenticeship in Hawaii?
Our directory surfaces 3 Electrician-related registered sponsors in Hawaii. Start with your local trade union hall, joint apprenticeship committee (JAC), or state apprenticeship agency. You can also search apprenticeship.gov by occupation and ZIP.
Do Electrician apprentices get paid during training?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $41,600/yr in Hawaii). Wages increase at regular intervals — usually every 6 months — as you progress through the 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.