Electrician Apprenticeships in California
California has 46 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electricians — 24 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
46
Union / joint programs
24
Median electrician wage
$76,540
California, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+13.3%
8,310 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ALAMEDA COUNTY ELECTRICAL JATC Union / joint | SAN LEANDRO | Multiple Employer |
| Central Valley JATC Union / joint | Modesto | Multiple Employer |
| City of San Diego Civil Service Commission JAC Union / joint | San Diego | Single Employer |
| Contra Costa Co. Electrical JATC Union / joint | Martinez | Multiple Employer |
| Fleet Readiness Center Southwest - North Island Union / joint | SAN DIEGO | Single Employer |
| Fresno, Madera, Kings & Tulare County Electrical JATC Union / joint | FRESNO | Multiple Employer |
| IBEW LU 40 - L.A. County NECA JATC Union / joint | NORTH HOLLYWOOD | Multiple Employer |
| Kern County Electrical Union / joint | BAKERSFIELD | Multiple Employer |
| Los Angeles County Electrical JATC Union / joint | CITY OF COMMERCE | Multiple Employer |
| Orange County Electrical Training Trust Union / joint | Santa Ana | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov). California runs its own state apprenticeship registration system, so these federal figures understate the true number of local programs.
What Electricians Earn in California
Wages
- Median annual wage: $76,540
- Average annual wage: $85,780
- Electricians employed statewide: 73,420
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: +13.3%
- Average openings per year: 8,310
- Employment: 78,200 → 88,600
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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California Licensing for Electricians
Low Voltage Systems Contractor
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: Department of Consumer Affairs · agency website
Electrical Contractor
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: Department of Consumer Affairs · agency website
Non-Electrical Sign Installation Limited Specialty Contractor
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: Department of Consumer Affairs · agency website
Electrical Engineer
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: Department of Consumer Affairs · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.