Electrician Apprenticeships in North Dakota
North Dakota has 24 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electricians — 2 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
24
Union / joint programs
2
Median electrician wage
$65,820
North Dakota, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+15.5%
330 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DAKOTAS & W. MINN. AREA ELECTRICAL JATC Union / joint | FARGO | Multiple Employer |
| MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES JATC Union / joint | BISMARCK | Single Employer |
| ABC-SCOTT'S ELECTRIC | Wahpeton | Single Employer |
| All Nations Oilfield Services, LLC | Bismarck | Single Employer |
| APPLE CREEK ELECTRIC, INC. | BISMARCK | Single Employer |
| BDT Mechanical LLC | FARGO | Single Employer |
| BERGSTROM ELECTRIC, INC. | GRAND FORKS | Single Employer |
| Black Well Electric | Minot | Single Employer |
| Brigston Contracting LLC | Williston | Single Employer |
| Dietzler Electric, LLC | Larimore | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Electricians Earn in North Dakota
Wages
- Median annual wage: $65,820
- Average annual wage: $70,330
- Electricians employed statewide: 3,150
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: +15.5%
- Average openings per year: 330
- Employment: 3,030 → 3,500
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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North Dakota Licensing for Electricians
Electricians (Apprentice)
- Education: Specific course required
- Experience: No experience
- Exam: No exam
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: ND State Electrical Board · agency website
Electricians (Journeyman)
- Education: Specific course required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: ND State Electrical Board · agency website
Electricians (Master)
- Education: No education required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: ND State Electrical Board · agency website
Electricians (Class B)
- Education: No education required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: ND State Electrical Board · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.