Electrician Apprenticeships in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has 31 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electricians. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
31
Union / joint programs
0
Median electrician wage
$82,120
Massachusetts, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+11.3%
700 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Andrade Electric LLC | Seekonk | Single Employer |
| Arruda Electric Inc | Swansea | Single Employer |
| Beacon Solar Construction Inc | East Taunton | Single Employer |
| B & L Ductless LLC | Swansea | Single Employer |
| Botelho Electric Inc | Rehoboth | Single Employer |
| BUSSCO, Inc. | Malden | Single Employer |
| Elm Electrical, Inc. | Westfield | Single Employer |
| GRIFFIN ELECTRIC, INC. | Holliston | Single Employer |
| Helios Energy LLC | Bellingham | Single Employer |
| Interstate Electrical Services | N Billerica | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Electricians Earn in Massachusetts
Wages
- Median annual wage: $82,120
- Average annual wage: $82,140
- Electricians employed statewide: 16,570
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: +11.3%
- Average openings per year: 700
- Employment: 6,820 → 7,590
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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Massachusetts Licensing for Electricians
ELECTRICIAN, JOURNEYMAN
- Education: No education required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Board of State Examiners of Electricians · agency website
ELECTRICIAN, MASTER
- Education: No education required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: Both state and third-party exams required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Board of State Examiners of Electricians · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.