Electrician Apprenticeship in Oklahoma

Wages, programs & career outlook
OK Median Salary
$60,050/yr
-4% vs. national
National Median
$62,350/yr
OK Employment
8,550
Electricians employed
OK Sponsors
249
Registered programs

Oklahoma Wage Spread

Annual wages for Electricians in Oklahoma across all experience levels.

10th %ile
$37,080
25th %ile
$47,640
Median
$60,050
75th %ile
$75,200
90th %ile
$88,840

Electrician Apprenticeship in Oklahoma

The median Electrician in Oklahoma earns $60,050 annually, outpacing the national all-occupation median by 25%. The trade offers a reliable path to financial stability in the state.

At $60,050 per year, Oklahoma pays roughly the national average for Electricians. Neither a wage premium nor a discount — average market conditions.

Demand for Electricians is accelerating — 9.5% projected growth outpaces most occupations. The trade needs to fill 81,000 positions every year, and apprenticeship programs are the primary feeder.

The Electrician workforce in Oklahoma (8,550 workers, 1.0% of national employment) is relatively small. Fewer employers means fewer apprenticeship slots — competition for available programs can be stiffer.

Expect a 4-year commitment for a Electrician apprenticeship: 8,000 hours of supervised field work alongside coursework in electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, and hands-on wiring. Pay starts lower but scales up — most programs bump wages every six months.

Apprenticeship seekers in Oklahoma can contact any of 249 registered sponsors. Coverage is solid in metro areas, though rural regions may have fewer options for specific trades.

The 10th-to-90th percentile gap for Electricians in Oklahoma ($37,080 to $88,840) covers $51,760. Moving up that curve comes from years on the job, foreman promotions, and contractor relationships.

Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors in Oklahoma

249 registered apprenticeship sponsors in Oklahoma. Contact directly for program availability and application details.

Organization City County
Oklahoma Works - American Job Center - Ada Ada
ALTUS POWER Altus Jackson County
Black Sheep Altus
Brush Unlimited, LLC. Altus Jackson County
Oklahoma Works - American Job Center - Altus Altus
Black Sheep Mutton Company LLC Alus
Value Added Products (VAP) Alva Woods County
Oklahoma Works - American Job Center - Ardmore Ardmore
Atoka Center - Southern Workforce Board Atoka
Oklahoma Works - American Job Center - Bartlesville Bartlesville
S&P Clearing and Energy Services Bennington Bryan County
Access Optics Incorporated Broken Arrow Tulsa County
MP-Tulsa-Advanced Research Chemical Broken Arrow
Manpower - Tulsa, OK branch Broken Arrow
VSC Fire & Security, Inc. Broken Arrow Tulsa County
Hawkston, LLC Cashe Comanche County
Cherokee Nation Hospitality Catoosa
Oklahoma Works - American Job Center - Chickasha Chickasha
South Central Oklahoma Workforce Development Board Chickasha
Silver Creek Heat & Air, LLC Choctaw
Bills Electric Inc Claremore Rogers County
Claremore Electric Apprenticeship Program Claremore Rogers County
Indian Electric Cooperative Cleveland Cleveland County
TechTrol Inc. Cleveland
Clinton Public Schools Clinton
+ 5 more sponsors in Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Electrician salary in Oklahoma?
The BLS reports a median wage of $60,050/yr for Electricians in Oklahoma (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
What is the length of a Electrician apprenticeship program?
The standard Electrician apprenticeship is 4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom education. Some programs offer accelerated paths for candidates with prior experience.
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.
Are Electrician jobs growing?
The BLS projects 9.5% employment growth for Electricians through 2034 — strong demand. About 81000 positions open annually through both growth and retirements.
Where can I apply for a Electrician apprenticeship in Oklahoma?
Contact one of the 249 registered apprenticeship sponsors in Oklahoma, or visit apprenticeship.gov to search for programs. Local union halls, community colleges, and state apprenticeship agencies are good starting points.
How much do Electrician apprentices earn?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Oklahoma, a first-year Electrician apprentice might earn around $30,025/yr (roughly half the $60,050 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 4-year program.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.