Electrician Apprenticeship in Texas

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.

TX Median Salary
$56,920/yr
-9% vs. national
National Median
$62,350/yr
TX Employment
71,880
Electricians employed
TX Sponsors
108
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 Texas: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrician apprenticeship in Texas 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.

Texas pay vs. national

Median electrician wages in Texas are $56,920/year, -9% below the national median of $62,350. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Texas has 108 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 — Texas-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Texas Wage Spread

Annual wages for Electricians in Texas across all experience levels.

10th pct
$37,170
Median
$56,920
90th pct
$78,100
Middle 50% of workers earn $46,010$65,110

Current Electrician Apprenticeship Openings in Texas

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

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

Organization City County
GREYCO SOLAR, LLC Alvin Brazoria County
Cooke Power Services Amarillo
IEC of the Texas Panhandle Amarillo Potter County
West Texas Electrical JATC Amarillo Potter County
Bonded Lightning Protection Systems, Ltd. Argyle
United Lightning Protection Association Argyle Lake County
EAST TEXAS ELECTRICAL JATC Arlington Bowie County
AUSTIN ELECTRICAL JATC Austin Travis County
Bullet EV Charging Solutions, LLC Austin Travis County
CenTex IEC Austin Travis County
Power Design Austin Travis County
Sungrid Power LLC Austin Travis County
TRIO ELECTRIC - AUSTIN Austin Travis County
City of Bartlett Electrical Department Bartlett Bell County
ATI Instrument and Electrical, Inc. Baytown Harris County
Fannin County Electric Cooperative Bonham Fannin County
BCA ELCTRICAL Bryan Brazos County
Dowling Electric Incorporated Bryan Brazos County
BRITT RICE ELECTRIC, LP College Station Brazos County
C.R. Dailey Electric, Inc. College Station Brazos County
JUHL Electric, LLC College Station Brazos County
PROFICIENT ELECTRIC APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Conroe Montgomery County
Southwest Electrical Contracting Services Converse
TEXAS GULF COAST ELECTRICAL JATC Corpus Christi Nueces County
Sutton Electric, LLC Cuero
+ 83 more sponsors in Texas
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Electrician Apprenticeship in Texas

The Electrician apprenticeship infrastructure in Texas is extensive: 108 sponsors identifiable in our directory. Union halls, contractors, and joint apprenticeship committees all accept applications.

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 an 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.
Where can I apply for an Electrician apprenticeship in Texas?
Contact one of the 108 Electrician-adjacent registered sponsors in Texas (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
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.

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.