Electrician Apprenticeships in Kentucky
Kentucky has 41 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electricians — 9 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
41
Union / joint programs
9
Median electrician wage
$59,490
Kentucky, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+6.7%
990 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CORNING INCORPORATED Union / joint | HARRODSBURG | Multiple Employer |
| GM Bowling Green ASSY Union / joint | Bowling Green | Single Employer |
| Kosmos Cement Company, LLC Union / joint | LOUISVILLE | Single Employer |
| LOUISVILLE ELECTRICAL JATC (5YR ) Union / joint | LOUISVILLE | Multiple Employer |
| Louisville-Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District Union / joint | Louisville | Single Employer |
| MUBEA INC. Union / joint | FLORENCE | Multiple Employer |
| OWENSBORO ELECTRICAL J.A.T.C. Union / joint | Owensboro | Multiple Employer |
| PADUCAH ELECTRICIANS JATC (5YRS) Union / joint | Paducah | Multiple Employer |
| SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC Union / joint | LEXINGTON | Multiple Employer |
| AMTECK LLC | LEXINGTON | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Electricians Earn in Kentucky
Wages
- Median annual wage: $59,490
- Average annual wage: $60,660
- Electricians employed statewide: 10,320
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: +6.7%
- Average openings per year: 990
- Employment: 10,220 → 10,900
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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Kentucky Licensing for Electricians
Electrical Contractor
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Department of Housing, Building and Construction · agency website
Certified Electrical Inspector
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: Third-party exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Department of Housing, Building and Construction · agency website
Master Electrician
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Department of Housing, Building and Construction · agency website
Electrician
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Department of Housing, Building and Construction · agency website
Mining, Electrical Inspector
- Education: Degree required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Energy and Environment Cabinet · agency website
Mining, Electrical Worker
- Education: No education required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Energy and Environment Cabinet · agency website
Electrical Instructor
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Energy and Environment Cabinet · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.