Electrician Apprenticeship in Massachusetts

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.

MA Median Salary
$82,120/yr
+32% vs. national
National Median
$62,350/yr
MA Employment
16,570
Electricians employed
MA Sponsors
144
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 Massachusetts: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrician apprenticeship in Massachusetts 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.

Massachusetts pay vs. national

Median electrician wages in Massachusetts are $82,120/year, +32% above the national median of $62,350. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Massachusetts has 144 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 — Massachusetts-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Massachusetts Wage Spread

Annual wages for Electricians in Massachusetts across all experience levels.

10th pct
$47,280
Median
$82,120
90th pct
$122,990
Middle 50% of workers earn $58,970$100,420

Current Electrician Apprenticeship Openings in Massachusetts

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

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

Organization City County
M-V ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. Acushnet
"Wheeler Electrical" Agawam
DAVID R. NORTHUP ELECTRICAL CONTR, INC. Agawam
David R. Northup Electrical Contractors, Inc. Agawam
JMC Electrical Solutions, Inc Agawam
Kirby Electrical(canceled) Agawam
W.F. JOHNSON & SON ELECTRICAL CO., INC. Agawam
G & B ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC. Amesbury
Beaupre Electric, Inc. Assonet
Raposo Electric, Inc. Assonet
G. H. ELECTRICAL SERVICES CO INC. Attleboro
LAFLEUR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Auburn
Mercier Electric Co., Inc. Auburn
NORTHEAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES Bellingham
AC Power Solutions Inc. Berkley
BAY STATE WIRING COMPANY, INC. Billerica
Interstate Electrical Services, Inc. Billerica York County
Argento Electric, LLC Boxborough
S & W Electrical Contractors Inc Bridgewater Plymouth County
FLORENCE ELECTRIC, LLC Canton
PETRO ELECTRICAL DIVISION Canton
Professional Electrical Contractors of CT Canton Norfolk County
Professional Electrical Contractors of CT, Inc. Canton
Professional Electrical Contractors of Connecticut Inc Canton Norfolk County
BD Electrical Services and Construction Carver
+ 119 more sponsors in Massachusetts
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Electrician Apprenticeship in Massachusetts

With 144 Electrician-adjacent sponsors on record, Massachusetts ranks among the stronger states for this trade's apprenticeship access.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Electrician salary in Massachusetts?
Electricians in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $82,120/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?
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.
Should I do an Electrician apprenticeship or go to 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 Massachusetts?
Contact one of the 144 Electrician-adjacent registered sponsors in Massachusetts (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?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $41,060/yr in Massachusetts). 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.