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.