Electrician Apprenticeships in Arizona
Arizona has 44 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electricians — 7 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
44
Union / joint programs
7
Median electrician wage
$59,480
Arizona, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+18.7%
2,020 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY Union / joint | PHOENIX | Single Employer |
| ASARCO HAYDEN OPERATIONS-CONCENTRATOR Union / joint | HAYDEN | Single Employer |
| Asarco,Hayden Operations- Smelter Union / joint | HAYDEN | Single Employer |
| ASARCO-Ray Operations IBEW Local 518 Union / joint | Hayden | Single Employer |
| Globe-Miami Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Training Program Union / joint | Globe | Multiple Employer |
| Phoenix Electrical JATC Union / joint | PHOENIX | Multiple Employer |
| SALT RIVER PROJECT JACC Union / joint | PHOENIX | Single Employer |
| ABA Education Trust Fund | Scottsdale | Multiple Employer |
| Air Control Air Conditioning, Inc. | Lake Havasu City | Single Employer |
| Allied Trade Advancement Program | Prescott | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Electricians Earn in Arizona
Wages
- Median annual wage: $59,480
- Average annual wage: $61,520
- Electricians employed statewide: 21,280
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +18.7%
- Average openings per year: 2,020
- Employment: 17,730 → 21,040
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.