Electrician Apprenticeship in Wyoming

Wages, programs & career outlook
WY Median Salary
$73,450/yr
+18% vs. national
National Median
$62,350/yr
WY Employment
2,710
Electricians employed
WY Sponsors
143
Registered programs

Wyoming Wage Spread

Annual wages for Electricians in Wyoming across all experience levels.

10th %ile
$47,960
25th %ile
$56,980
Median
$73,450
75th %ile
$82,670
90th %ile
$105,350

Electrician Apprenticeship in Wyoming

Electricians in Wyoming earn a median of $73,450/yr — 53% above the national all-occupation median of $48,060. That puts this apprenticeship path well into upper-middle-income territory for the state.

Wyoming pays modestly above the national Electrician median — $73,450 vs. $62,350, a 18% premium. Not a top-paying state, but above average.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 9.5% employment growth for Electricians through 2034 — well above the average across all occupations. 81,000 annual openings nationally mean strong demand for new apprentices.

At just 0.3% of the national Electrician workforce (2,710 employed), Wyoming has a compact market. Apprenticeship programs may be concentrated in one or two metro areas rather than spread across the state.

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.

Program availability in Wyoming is moderate: 143 registered sponsors across the state. Apprenticeship applicants in major cities will find multiple options; those in smaller markets may need to commute or relocate within the state.

The earning trajectory in Wyoming is solid: a Electrician starting near $47,960/yr can work toward $105,350 at the 90th percentile. The $57,390 progression typically takes 10-15 years of steady advancement.

Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors in Wyoming

143 registered apprenticeship sponsors in Wyoming. Contact directly for program availability and application details.

Organization City County
LOWER VALLEY ENERGY, INC. Afton Lincoln County
Mountainside Power Afton Lincoln County
Karl's Transport Antigo
Wind River Family & Community Health Care Arapahoe Fremont County
WYOMING OPERATING ENGINEERS JATC Bar Nunn Natrona County
Big Horn Rural Electric Company JATC Basin Big Horn County
Town of Basin Basin Big Horn County
CASPER AREA SHEET METAL WORKERS JATC Casper Natrona County
CASPER POLICE DEPARTMENT Casper Natrona County
Casper Electric Casper Natrona County
Casper Workforce Center Casper
Granite Peak Fabrication Casper Natrona County
Haid's Plumbing & Heating Casper Natrona County
Kenny Electric - Wyoming Casper Natrona County
MULTI-STATE IRONWORKERS JATC Casper Natrona County
Mears Group, Inc. Casper Natrona County
Mobile Concrete, Inc. Casper Natrona County
PDS Manage Casper
Power Plus Electric Casper Natrona County
Power Service Casper Natrona County
Rocky Mountain Electric Casper Natrona County
Summit Medical Center Casper Natrona County
TAB Consultancy Services LLC Casper Natrona County
WYOMING STATEWIDE ELECTRICAL JATC Casper Natrona County
AC Mechanical Cheyenne Laramie County
+ 5 more sponsors in Wyoming

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Electrician salary in Wyoming?
The BLS reports a median wage of $73,450/yr for Electricians in Wyoming (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?
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 a Electrician apprenticeship and trade school?
An apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn over 4 years with no tuition cost. Trade school is faster (6-24 months) but costs money upfront. Both can lead to the same journeyman credential.
What is the job outlook for Electricians?
Demand for Electricians is strong, with 9.5% projected growth through 2034. An aging workforce creates replacement openings even in slower-growth scenarios.
How do I find a Electrician apprenticeship in Wyoming?
Contact one of the 143 registered apprenticeship sponsors in Wyoming, 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?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40-60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $36,725/yr in Wyoming). 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.