Electrician Apprenticeship in New Jersey

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.

NJ Median Salary
$73,090/yr
+17% vs. national
National Median
$62,350/yr
NJ Employment
15,230
Electricians employed
NJ Sponsors
542
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 New Jersey: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrician apprenticeship in New Jersey 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.

New Jersey pay vs. national

Median electrician wages in New Jersey are $73,090/year, +17% above the national median of $62,350. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

New Jersey has 542 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 — New Jersey-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

New Jersey Wage Spread

Annual wages for Electricians in New Jersey across all experience levels.

10th pct
$38,470
Median
$73,090
90th pct
$129,190
Middle 50% of workers earn $58,410$109,760

Current Electrician Apprenticeship Openings in New Jersey

No electrician apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for New Jersey. 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 New Jersey

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

Organization City County
Hammer Electrical Contracting LLC Allentown Monmouth County
Premier Electric Allenwood Monmouth County
Nardone Electric, Inc. Andover Warren County
Green Power Energy, LLC Annandale
RSG Electric LLC Asbury Hunterdon County
MGK Electric LLC Atco Camden County
SW Electric LLC Atco Camden County
Ken Sturtevant Electric LLC Audubon Camden County
Lightcap Electric LLC Audubon Camden County
MJK Electric Audubon Camden County
Planet Electric LLC Barnegat Township Ocean County
Meininger Electric Basking Ridge, Nj 07920 Somerset County
APK Electric Inc Bayonne Hudson County
LB Electrical Services LLC Bayonne Hudson County
Bahr & Sons Electrical Contractors,Inc. Bayville Ocean County
Bill Meyer Electric LLC Bayville Ocean County
Batelli Electric Co Inc. Beachwood Ocean County
Drahos Electric Beachwood Ocean County
Oscar's Electrical Service Inc. Beachwood Ocean County
Tech Electric Corps Inc. Beachwood Ocean County
SLB Electrical Contracting Inc. Belford Monmouth County
Nice Electric Corp Belmar Monmouth County
East-West Electrical Contractors, Inc. Bergenfield Bergen County
Grounded Electric Services, LLC Bergenfield Bergen County
Advanced Electric Berkeley Heights Union County
+ 517 more sponsors in New Jersey
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Electrician openings

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

Electrician Apprenticeship in New Jersey

Prospective Electrician apprentices in New Jersey have 542 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

How much do Electricians make in New Jersey?
The median annual wage for Electricians in New Jersey is $73,090 as of May 2024. Wages range from $38,470 at the 10th percentile to $129,190 at the 90th percentile.
What is the length of an Electrician apprenticeship program?
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.
What's the difference between an Electrician apprenticeship and 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 New Jersey?
Our directory surfaces 542 Electrician-related registered sponsors in New Jersey. 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 $36,545/yr in New Jersey). 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.