Electrician Apprenticeship in Nevada

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.

NV Median Salary
$64,950/yr
+4% vs. national
National Median
$62,350/yr
NV Employment
8,570
Electricians employed
NV Sponsors
6
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 Nevada: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrician apprenticeship in Nevada 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.

Nevada pay vs. national

Median electrician wages in Nevada are $64,950/year, +4% above the national median of $62,350. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Nevada has 6 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 — Nevada-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Nevada Wage Spread

Annual wages for Electricians in Nevada across all experience levels.

10th pct
$45,180
Median
$64,950
90th pct
$114,380
Middle 50% of workers earn $47,840$91,930

Current Electrician Apprenticeship Openings in Nevada

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

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

Organization City County
Electrical JATC of Southern Nevada - Technician Las Vegas Clark County
Electrical JATC of Southern Nevada - WIREMAN Las Vegas Clark County
UNITED ELECTRICAL SERVICES APPENTICESHIP & TRAINING PROGRAM Minden Douglas County
VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION Pahrump Nye County
ELECTRICAL LOCAL #401 Reno Washoe County
NORTHERN NEVADA ELECTRICAL J.A.T.C. Reno
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Electrician Apprenticeship in Nevada

Nevada has only 6 Electrician-adjacent registered sponsors in our directory — program slots may be competitive and early applications give the best shot at placement. Direct outreach to union halls in the state's largest cities often matters more than formal application windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Electricians earn in Nevada?
Electricians in Nevada earn a median salary of $64,950/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is above the national median of $62,350 for the trade.
What is the length of an Electrician apprenticeship program?
Most Electrician apprenticeships run 4 years. Apprentices work under a journeyman while attending classes, typically earning wages from day one with scheduled increases.
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 Nevada?
Our directory surfaces 6 Electrician-related registered sponsors in Nevada. 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 Nevada, a first-year Electrician apprentice might earn around $32,475/yr (roughly half the $64,950 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.