Electrician Apprenticeships in Arkansas
Arkansas has 51 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electricians — 5 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
51
Union / joint programs
5
Median electrician wage
$49,420
Arkansas, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+10.4%
850 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 |
|---|---|---|
| EL DORADO ELECTRICAL JATC Union / joint | EL DORADO | Multiple Employer |
| Fort Smith Electrical JATC Union / joint | FORT SMITH | Multiple Employer |
| JONESBORO ELECTRICAL JATC Union / joint | JONESBORO | Multiple Employer |
| LITTLE ROCK ELECTRICAL JATC Union / joint | LITTLE ROCK | Multiple Employer |
| U of A FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Union / joint | FAYETTEVILLE | Single Employer |
| ABB Electrification Products | Jonesboro | Single Employer |
| ABC Arkansas Apprenticeship Training Program dba Arkansas Construction Trades Academy | North Little Rock | Multiple Employer |
| ACEF | Little Rock | Multiple Employer |
| APPRENTICELY | Little Rock | Multiple Employer |
| Arkansas Advanced Energy Apprenticeship Program | Little Rock | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Electricians Earn in Arkansas
Wages
- Median annual wage: $49,420
- Average annual wage: $52,860
- Electricians employed statewide: 8,670
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: +10.4%
- Average openings per year: 850
- Employment: 8,340 → 9,210
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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Arkansas Licensing for Electricians
Electrical Contractor
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing · agency website
Electrical Apprentice
- Education: Specific course required
- Experience: Affidavit or referral
- Exam: No exam
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing · agency website
Air Conditioning Electrician
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing · agency website
Industrial Maintenance Electrician
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing · agency website
Journeyman Electrician
- Education: Specific course required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing · agency website
Master Electrician
- Education: Specific course required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing · agency website
Residential Journeyman Electrician
- Education: Specific course required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing · agency website
Residential Master Electrician
- Education: Specific course required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing · agency website
Specialist Sign Electrician
- Education: Specific course required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.