Electrician Apprenticeship in Vermont

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.

VT Median Salary
$59,670/yr
-4% vs. national
National Median
$62,350/yr
VT Employment
1,410
Electricians employed
VT Sponsors
179
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 Vermont: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered electrician apprenticeship in Vermont 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.

Vermont pay vs. national

Median electrician wages in Vermont are $59,670/year, -4% below the national median of $62,350. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Vermont has 179 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 — Vermont-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Vermont Wage Spread

Annual wages for Electricians in Vermont across all experience levels.

10th pct
$39,130
Median
$59,670
90th pct
$79,450
Middle 50% of workers earn $50,480$71,640

Current Electrician Apprenticeship Openings in Vermont

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

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

Organization City County
TW Electric Alburgh
Brophy Electric LLC Arlington
Randy Novotny Electrical Service, Inc. Arlington
Cayer Electrical Systems, LLC. Barnard
Piper Electric, Inc. Barnard
Prosper Valley Electric Barnard
Benoit Electric, Inc. Barre Washington County
C. E. Wendel Electric Barre
Integrity Electric, LLC. Barre
Mugford Electric, LLC. Barre
Roberts Electric, PC. Barre
SM Collins Electric, Inc. Barre
Lawrence & Lober Electric, Inc. Bellows Falls Windham County
Flynn Electric (DBA Monument Electric) Bennington
Hathaway Electric Bennington
Mike Mann Construction, Inc. (DBA MME Electrical) Bradford
Eastern Electrical Contracting Co. Inc. Brandon
Fisher Electric, LLC. Brandon
Dompier Electric, Inc. Brattleboro
RVG Electrical Services, LLC. Bristol
Wisell Electric Bristol
Kiehl Electric Burlington
O'Brien Electric LLC Cambridge
Belknap Electric LLC Canaan
Level Up Electric Charlotte
+ 154 more sponsors in Vermont
Search apprenticeship.gov for current Electrician openings

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

Electrician Apprenticeship in Vermont

Prospective Electrician apprentices in Vermont have 179 trade-specific registered sponsors to explore — a mix of union locals, contractors, and employer-sponsored programs. Most major metro areas have accessible entry points.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Electricians earn in Vermont?
The BLS reports a median wage of $59,670/yr for Electricians in Vermont (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
What is the length of an 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?
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 Vermont?
Contact one of the 179 Electrician-adjacent registered sponsors in Vermont (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?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Vermont, a first-year Electrician apprentice might earn around $29,835/yr (roughly half the $59,670 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.