Electrician Apprenticeships in Michigan

Michigan has 285 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electricians — 79 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.

Registered sponsors

285

Union / joint programs

79

Median electrician wage

$72,680

Michigan, all experience levels

Job growth 2022–2032

+4.9%

2,590 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
American Axle Manufacturing Inc. - Three Rivers Union / joint Three Rivers Single Employer
AmeriTi Manufacturing, LLC Union / joint Detroit Single Employer
Amrize DBA OX Engineered Products Union / joint Constantine Single Employer
Ann Arbor Electrical JATC Union / joint Chelsea Multiple Employer
Aramark Corporation Union / joint Warren Multiple Employer
Autodie LLC and UAW Local 2304 Union / joint GRAND RAPIDS Single Employer
Autokiniton - Clinton Township Union / joint Clinton Township Single Employer
Autokiniton - Elkton Union / joint ELKTON Single Employer
Battle Creek Electrical JATC Union / joint BATTLE CREEK Multiple Employer
BAY CITY ELECTRICAL JATC Union / joint BAY CITY Multiple Employer

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).

What Electricians Earn in Michigan

Wages

  • Median annual wage: $72,680
  • Average annual wage: $71,060
  • Electricians employed statewide: 24,670

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: +4.9%
  • Average openings per year: 2,590
  • Employment: 27,560 → 28,900

Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.

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Michigan Licensing for Electricians

Certified Electronic Recorder (C.E.R.)

  • Education: Undetermined
  • Experience: Experience
  • Exam: State exam required
  • Continuing education: Continuing education required

Issuing agency: Michigan Courts · agency website

Certified Electronic Operator (C.E.O.)

  • Education: Undetermined
  • Experience: Experience
  • Exam: State exam required
  • Continuing education: Continuing education required

Issuing agency: Michigan Courts · agency website

Inspector, Electrical

  • Education: Undetermined
  • Experience: Experience
  • Exam: State exam required
  • Continuing education: Continuing education required

Issuing agency: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs · agency website

Electrician, Master

  • Education: Undetermined
  • Experience: Experience
  • Exam: State exam required
  • Continuing education: Continuing education required

Issuing agency: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs · agency website

Electrical Contractor

  • Education: Undetermined
  • Experience: Experience
  • Exam: State exam required
  • Continuing education: Continuing education required

Issuing agency: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs · agency website

Electrician, Journeyperson

  • Education: Undetermined
  • Experience: Experience
  • Exam: State exam required
  • Continuing education: Continuing education required

Issuing agency: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs · agency website

Electrical Apprentice

  • Education: Undetermined
  • Experience: Experience
  • Exam: State exam required
  • Continuing education: Continuing education required

Issuing agency: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs · agency website

Sign Specialty Contractor

  • Education: Specific course required
  • Experience: Experience
  • Exam: State exam required
  • Continuing education: Continuing education required

Issuing agency: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs · agency website

Sign Specialist

  • Education: Undetermined
  • Experience: Experience
  • Exam: State exam required
  • Continuing education: Continuing education required

Issuing agency: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs · agency website

Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.

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