Electrician Apprenticeship in Texas

Wages, programs & career outlook
TX Median Salary
$56,920/yr
-9% vs. national
National Median
$62,350/yr
TX Employment
71,880
Electricians employed
TX Sponsors
1964
Registered programs

Texas Wage Spread

Annual wages for Electricians in Texas across all experience levels.

10th %ile
$37,170
25th %ile
$46,010
Median
$56,920
75th %ile
$65,110
90th %ile
$78,100

Electrician Apprenticeship in Texas

Electricians in Texas earn $56,920/yr at the median — 18% above the $48,060 national average across all occupations. A solid middle-class income that typically comes without student debt.

At $56,920 per year, Texas pays 9% less than the national Electrician median. The gap isn't dramatic but worth factoring into an apprenticeship decision.

At 9.5% projected growth, the Electrician trade is expanding faster than the economy overall. Roughly 81,000 jobs open annually, creating consistent absorption for new journeymen coming out of apprenticeships.

The 71,880 Electricians working across Texas represent 8.8% of the national total. A market this size typically means more apprenticeship slots, more union locals, and more journeyman mentors available.

A Electrician apprenticeship runs 4 years at 8,000 hours. The time-based structure means you're logging real work alongside experienced tradespeople from week one, learning electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, and hands-on wiring in evening or weekend classes.

Texas's 1,964 registered apprenticeship sponsors create one of the more competitive markets for program placement. Candidates should apply to multiple programs, as the most popular ones fill quickly.

Apprentices entering the Electrician trade in Texas start near the $37,170 floor but have a clear path to $78,100 — a $40,930 arc that reflects how the trade values experience and skill accumulation.

Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors in Texas

1964 registered apprenticeship sponsors in Texas. Contact directly for program availability and application details.

Organization City County
Goodwill Industries of Houston 2520 Brun Street Harris County
Aegis Onshore Abilene
Arrow Ford Abilene
Associated Contractors Abilene Taylor County
BWJ METAL WORKS Abilene
Best Tree Service LLC Abilene
Big Country Sheet Metal, INC Abilene Taylor County
Cary Services Abilene
MasterScapes Abilene
PHOENIX BODI AND BEAUTY INSTITUTE (PBBI) Abilene Taylor County
RobCo Lott, LLC Abilene Taylor County
Safety Technology Abilene Taylor County
Samuel EPC, LLC Abilene Taylor County
Texas Healthcare Linen Abilene Taylor County
West Central Texas Council of Governments (AHEC) Abilene Taylor County
Workforce Solutions West Central - Abilene Abilene
Z Winds LLC Abilene Taylor County
Attentive Network Solutions, Inc. Addison
Bed Beacon, LLC Addison Collin County
AApprenticeship Construction Academy, LLC Aledo Parker County
Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend - Alice Alice
Crawford and Company Allen Dallas County
The Goddard School of Allen (East) Allen
Total Cyber Solutions, LLC Allen
Workforce Solutions Borderplex Alpine
+ 5 more sponsors in Texas

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Electricians make in Texas?
The median annual wage for Electricians in Texas is $56,920 as of May 2024. Wages range from $37,170 at the 10th percentile to $78,100 at the 90th percentile.
How many years does it take to become a Electrician through 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?
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.
Are Electrician jobs growing?
Demand for Electricians is strong, with 9.5% projected growth through 2034. An aging workforce creates replacement openings even in slower-growth scenarios.
Where can I apply for a Electrician apprenticeship in Texas?
Contact one of the 1964 registered apprenticeship sponsors in Texas, or visit apprenticeship.gov to search for programs. Local union halls, community colleges, and state apprenticeship agencies are good starting points.
Do Electrician apprentices get paid during training?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40-60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $28,460/yr in Texas). Wages increase at regular intervals — usually every 6 months — as you progress through the program.

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