Electrician Apprenticeships in Missouri
Missouri has 42 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electricians — 14 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
42
Union / joint programs
14
Median electrician wage
$70,950
Missouri, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+8.1%
1,290 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ameren Missouri Power Operations Union / joint | St. Louis | Single Employer |
| District No. 9 IAMAW Union / joint | Bridgeton | Multiple Employer |
| GM Wentzville Union / joint | WENTZVILLE | Single Employer |
| IBEW LU 124 / NECA KC ELECTRICAL JATC Union / joint | KANSAS CITY | Multiple Employer |
| IBEW LU 124 / NECA KC ELECTRICAL JATC /RES Union / joint | Kansas City | Multiple Employer |
| IBEW-NECA JATC LU 257 JEFF CITY Union / joint | JEFFERSON CITY | Multiple Employer |
| IBEW/NECA JATC LU 453 SPFLD Union / joint | SPRINGFIELD | Multiple Employer |
| IBEW-NECA JATC LU 545 ST. JOSEPH Union / joint | ST. JOSEPH | Multiple Employer |
| IBEW/NECA JATC LU 95 JOPLIN Union / joint | Joplin | Multiple Employer |
| IBEW/NECA, Local 350 Union / joint | SAINT LOUIS | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Electricians Earn in Missouri
Wages
- Median annual wage: $70,950
- Average annual wage: $71,230
- Electricians employed statewide: 12,660
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: +8.1%
- Average openings per year: 1,290
- Employment: 13,020 → 14,070
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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Missouri Licensing for Electricians
Electrical Contractor
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: No experience
- Exam: Choice of state or third-party exam
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.