Electrician Apprenticeship in New York

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.

NY Median Salary
$77,460/yr
+24% vs. national
National Median
$62,350/yr
NY Employment
40,380
Electricians employed
NY Sponsors
101
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 York: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrician apprenticeship in New York 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 York pay vs. national

Median electrician wages in New York are $77,460/year, +24% above the national median of $62,350. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

New York has 101 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 York-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

New York Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$47,140
Median
$77,460
90th pct
$132,450
Middle 50% of workers earn $60,310$103,390

Current Electrician Apprenticeship Openings in New York

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

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

Organization City County
Ae Rosen Electrical Co., Inc. Albany
Triza Electrical Corp Astoria
Spring Electric, Inc Averill Park
P And D Electric Of Hudson Valley, Inc. Beacon
Relle Electric Corp. Bellport
A.C. Spear Electric, Inc. Binghamton
Electricians Jac Binghamton Lu #325 Binghamton
Ksa Inc. Dba Albrite Electric Binghamton
Panko Electric And Maintenance, Inc. Binghamton
Valentine Electric, Inc. Blauvelt
Oneida-Madison Electric Co-Op Inc. Bouckville
Goforth Electric Inc Brockport
Powerone Electrical Contracting Inc Bronx
A & S Electric, Inc. Brooklyn
Telsan Electric Inc Centereach
Zacher Electric Cheektowaga
Collins Electrical, LLC Churchville
Central New York Electrical Training Alliance Clay
Laura Electrical Lighting & Maintenance Service Inc. College Point
Patriot Electric Corp College Point
Switch Inc. Electrical Contractors Croton-On-Hudson
Big Ant Electric Inc Deer Park
Lights Of Long Island LLC Deer Park
Jls Electric, Inc. Dover Plains
Hde Electric Inc. Elma
+ 76 more sponsors in New York
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Electrician openings

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

Electrician Apprenticeship in New York

The Electrician apprenticeship infrastructure in New York is extensive: 101 sponsors identifiable in our directory. Union halls, contractors, and joint apprenticeship committees all accept applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Electricians earn in New York?
The median annual wage for Electricians in New York is $77,460 as of May 2024. Wages range from $47,140 at the 10th percentile to $132,450 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?
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.
Where can I apply for an Electrician apprenticeship in New York?
Our directory surfaces 101 Electrician-related registered sponsors in New York. 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 New York, a first-year Electrician apprentice might earn around $38,730/yr (roughly half the $77,460 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.