Electrician Apprenticeship in Nebraska

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.

NE Median Salary
$60,020/yr
-4% vs. national
National Median
$62,350/yr
NE Employment
6,210
Electricians employed
NE Sponsors
34
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 Nebraska: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrician apprenticeship in Nebraska 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.

Nebraska pay vs. national

Median electrician wages in Nebraska are $60,020/year, -4% below the national median of $62,350. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Nebraska has 34 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 — Nebraska-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Nebraska Wage Spread

Annual wages for Electricians in Nebraska across all experience levels.

10th pct
$38,800
Median
$60,020
90th pct
$91,060
Middle 50% of workers earn $47,640$76,590

Current Electrician Apprenticeship Openings in Nebraska

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

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

Organization City County
Allied Electrical Contractors Bennington
Greater Nebraska Electrical JATC Columbus Platte County
Empire Electric Inc. Douglas
Heartland Electric Grand Island
A&E Electric Hastings
Dale's Electric LLC Hastings
Krieger Electric's Hastings
IES Commercial Inc. Holdrege
Walter's Electric Kearney
Sunburn Construction LLC Dba Everlight Solar Lavista
Haco Electric Company Lincoln
IEC of Nebraska Lincoln
IES Electric Inc. Lincoln
LINCOLN ELECTRICAL WORKERS JAC Lincoln Lancaster County
Nebraska Independent Electrical Contractors Lincoln Lancaster County
Sentry Electric Inc. Lincoln
LINCOLN ELECTRICAL JATC Lincoln, Lancaster County
Contractors Electrical Inc. Omaha Sarpy County
DOWNS ELECTRIC Omaha
Electrical Systems Inc Omaha Douglas County
METRO ELECTRIC Omaha Douglas County
Millard Electric Co. Inc. Omaha
OMAHA ELECTRICAL JEATC Omaha Douglas County
OMAHA ELECTRICAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS JATC Omaha Douglas County
Omaha Residential Electrical Workers JATC Omaha Douglas County
+ 9 more sponsors in Nebraska
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Electrician openings

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

Electrician Apprenticeship in Nebraska

Program availability in Nebraska is moderate: 34 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 Nebraska?
The median annual wage for Electricians in Nebraska is $60,020 as of May 2024. Wages range from $38,800 at the 10th percentile to $91,060 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?
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.
Where can I apply for an Electrician apprenticeship in Nebraska?
Our directory surfaces 34 Electrician-related registered sponsors in Nebraska. 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?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Nebraska, a first-year Electrician apprentice might earn around $30,010/yr (roughly half the $60,020 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.