Electrician Apprenticeship in Montana

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.

MT Median Salary
$68,980/yr
+11% vs. national
National Median
$62,350/yr
MT Employment
2,830
Electricians employed
MT Sponsors
294
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 Montana: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrician apprenticeship in Montana 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.

Montana pay vs. national

Median electrician wages in Montana are $68,980/year, +11% above the national median of $62,350. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Montana has 294 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 — Montana-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Montana Wage Spread

Annual wages for Electricians in Montana across all experience levels.

10th pct
$48,030
Median
$68,980
90th pct
$85,520
Middle 50% of workers earn $54,980$78,540

Current Electrician Apprenticeship Openings in Montana

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

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

Organization City County
Colbert's Electric INC Anaconda Deer Lodge County
WESTERN SKY ELECTRIC LLC Augusta Lewis And Clark County
Badlands Electric Inc. Baker Fallon County
Direct Electric LLC Baker Fallon County
CU Electric LLC Belgrade Gallatin County
Casey Ventures Inc. dba Allied Electric Belgrade Gallatin County
Curt Electric LLC Belgrade Gallatin County
Gallatin Electric Inc. Belgrade Gallatin County
MB Electric LLC Belgrade Gallatin County
Naylor Electric LLC Belgrade Gallatin County
Sublime Electric LLC Belgrade Gallatin County
TJ Electric Inc. Belgrade Gallatin County
Vertex Electric LLC Belgrade Gallatin County
Amp Electric Big Sky Gallatin County
Mountain Home Electric Technology INC Big Sky Gallatin County
Proficient Power LLC Big Sky Gallatin County
Sweet Grass Electric Big Timber Sweet Grass County
Modern Electric Bigfork
Powermen Electric, LLC Bigfork Flathead County
406 Electric of Billings LLC Billings Yellowstone County
Action Electric Montana Inc. Billings Yellowstone County
Amped Electric LLC Billings Yellowstone County
Bullseye Electric LLC Billings Yellowstone County
Canyon Electric LLC Billings Yellowstone County
Eaton Electric, Inc. Billings Yellowstone County
+ 269 more sponsors in Montana
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Electrician openings

Filter by occupation code 47-2111 and state MT for the most relevant results.

Electrician Apprenticeship in Montana

The Electrician apprenticeship infrastructure in Montana is extensive: 294 sponsors identifiable in our directory. Union halls, contractors, and joint apprenticeship committees all accept applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Electricians earn in Montana?
The BLS reports a median wage of $68,980/yr for Electricians in Montana (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
How long is an Electrician 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?
The key difference: apprenticeships pay you during training while trade schools charge tuition. Many employers prefer apprenticeship-trained Electricians, but trade school can give you a head start on the classroom requirements.
How do I find an Electrician apprenticeship in Montana?
Our directory surfaces 294 Electrician-related registered sponsors in Montana. 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.
How much do Electrician apprentices earn?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $34,490/yr in Montana). 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.

Compare 188 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers programs nationwide →
Too few Montana-based programs to compare locally — see the national list and filter.

Electrician in Other States

Other Apprenticeships in Montana

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