Electrician Apprenticeship in Maryland

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.

MD Median Salary
$65,650/yr
+5% vs. national
National Median
$62,350/yr
MD Employment
14,750
Electricians employed
MD Sponsors
69
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 Maryland: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrician apprenticeship in Maryland 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.

Maryland pay vs. national

Median electrician wages in Maryland are $65,650/year, +5% above the national median of $62,350. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Maryland has 69 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 — Maryland-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Maryland Wage Spread

Annual wages for Electricians in Maryland across all experience levels.

10th pct
$44,480
Median
$65,650
90th pct
$108,460
Middle 50% of workers earn $50,550$91,340

Current Electrician Apprenticeship Openings in Maryland

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

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

Organization City County
BALTIMORE ELECTRICIANS JATC LOCAL UNION NO. 24 Baltimore
Baltimore JATC for the Electrical Industry (IBEW 24) Baltimore Baltimore City
Hirsch Electric Baltimore
Hirsch Electric, LLC Baltimore
Pro Energy Electric, LLC Baltmore
HARFORD COUNTY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION, INC. Bel Air
HARFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND JOINT APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE Bel Air
Harford County Maryland Joint Apprenticeship Committee Bel Air Harford County
SHORE POWER ELECTRIC, INC. Bishopville
Smartech Electrical Inc. Chestertown
A.M. Webb Electric, LLC Church Hill
LOCAL 669 JATC Columbia Howard County
Induction Electric, LLC Crofton
Western Maryland JATC for the Electrical Industry Cumberland Allegany County
C & R Electric Inc Curtis Bay Baltimore City
CRESCENT ELECTRIC SERVICE CO., INC. Damascus
Ian's Electrical Service LLC Delmar Wicomico County
Peninsula Electric Inc. Delmar Cecil County
Applewood Electrical Services LLC Denton Caroline County
Bilbrough's Electric, Inc. Denton Caroline County
Circuit Electric, Inc. Derwin
KLEPPINGER ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. Easton
Kleppinger Electric Co., Inc. Easton Talbot County
BAUSUM & DUCKETT ELECTRIC, LLC Edgewater
Bausum & Duckett Electric Co., Inc. Edgewater Sussex County
+ 44 more sponsors in Maryland
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Electrician openings

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Electrician Apprenticeship in Maryland

Prospective Electrician apprentices in Maryland have 69 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 Maryland?
Electricians in Maryland earn a median salary of $65,650/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is above the national median of $62,350 for the trade.
How many years does it take to become an Electrician through apprenticeship?
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?
Apprenticeships offer paid training with no tuition, while trade school requires upfront costs but may be shorter. Many Electricians combine both — starting with trade school basics before entering an apprenticeship.
Where can I apply for an Electrician apprenticeship in Maryland?
Our directory surfaces 69 Electrician-related registered sponsors in Maryland. 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 $32,825/yr in Maryland). 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.