Electrician Apprenticeships in Nebraska
Nebraska has 16 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electricians — 4 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
16
Union / joint programs
4
Median electrician wage
$60,020
Nebraska, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+14%
680 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Nebraska Electrical JATC Union / joint | Columbus | Multiple Employer |
| LINCOLN ELECTRICAL JATC Union / joint | LINCOLN | Multiple Employer |
| OMAHA ELECTRICAL JEATC Union / joint | OMAHA | Multiple Employer |
| Omaha Residential Electrical Workers JATC Union / joint | OMAHA | Multiple Employer |
| ABC NEBRASKA SOUTH DAKOTA | OMAHA | Multiple Employer |
| A E SERVICES dba ADAMS ELECTRIC SERVICES | Scottsbluff | Single Employer |
| CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Kearney | Multiple Employer |
| Contractors Electrical Inc. | OMAHA | Single Employer |
| Electrical Systems Inc | OMAHA | Single Employer |
| Integrated Power Company | North Platte | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Electricians Earn in Nebraska
Wages
- Median annual wage: $60,020
- Average annual wage: $61,890
- Electricians employed statewide: 6,210
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: +14%
- Average openings per year: 680
- Employment: 6,370 → 7,260
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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Nebraska Licensing for Electricians
Electrical & Computer Engineer
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: Nebraska Board of Engineers & Architects · agency website
Electrology Instructor
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services · agency website
Electrician
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: Nebraska State Electrical Division · agency website
Electrician, Specialty License
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: Nebraska State Electrical Division · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.