Electrician Apprenticeship in North Dakota

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.

ND Median Salary
$65,820/yr
+6% vs. national
National Median
$62,350/yr
ND Employment
3,150
Electricians employed
ND Sponsors
27
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 North Dakota: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrician apprenticeship in North Dakota 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.

North Dakota pay vs. national

Median electrician wages in North Dakota are $65,820/year, +6% above the national median of $62,350. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

North Dakota has 27 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 — North Dakota-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

North Dakota Wage Spread

Annual wages for Electricians in North Dakota across all experience levels.

10th pct
$39,830
Median
$65,820
90th pct
$101,400
Middle 50% of workers earn $52,640$81,860

Current Electrician Apprenticeship Openings in North Dakota

No electrician apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for North Dakota. 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 North Dakota

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

Organization City County
APPLE CREEK ELECTRIC, INC. Bismarck Burleigh County
ELECTRIC SYSTEMS, INC. Bismarck Burleigh County
COYLE ELECTRIC INC. Bowman Bowman County
Denny's Electric Inc. Dickinson
CASS COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE JATC Fargo Cass County
DAKOTAS & W. MINN. AREA ELECTRICAL JATC Fargo Cass County
Dakotas + W. Minnesota IBEW JATC Fargo Cass County
IEC - GRANT'S MECHANICAL, INC. Fargo Cass County
JDP ELECTRIC, INC. Fargo Cass County
Superior Electric of Fargo, LLC Fargo Cass County
BERGSTROM ELECTRIC, INC. Grand Forks Grand Forks County
RIGHT CHOICE ELECTRIC, INC. Grand Forks Grand Forks County
HOPE ELECTRIC Hope Steele County
Dietzler Electric, LLC Larimore Grand Forks County
CAPITAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC Mandan Burleigh County
DAKOTA VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC Mandan Sargent County
KEM ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC Mandan Emmons County
MCLEAN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC Mandan Mclean County
McKENZIE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC Mandan Mckenzie County
ROUGHRIDER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Mandan Mercer County
SLOPE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC Mandan Hettinger County
Black Well Electric Minot Ward County
HI-LINE ELECTRIC Valley City Barnes County
ABC-SCOTT'S ELECTRIC Wahpeton Richland County
H & H Electric, Inc. Williston Williams County
+ 2 more sponsors in North Dakota
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Electrician Apprenticeship in North Dakota

Program availability in North Dakota is moderate: 27 Electrician-related sponsors in our directory. Candidates in major cities will find multiple options; those in smaller markets may need to commute or relocate within the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Electricians make in North Dakota?
The median annual wage for Electricians in North Dakota is $65,820 as of May 2024. Wages range from $39,830 at the 10th percentile to $101,400 at the 90th percentile.
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.
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.
How do I find an Electrician apprenticeship in North Dakota?
Our directory surfaces 27 Electrician-related registered sponsors in North Dakota. 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?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In North Dakota, a first-year Electrician apprentice might earn around $32,910/yr (roughly half the $65,820 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 4-year 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.