Electrician Apprenticeships in Ohio
Ohio has 118 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electricians — 63 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
118
Union / joint programs
63
Median electrician wage
$63,560
Ohio, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+5.4%
2,530 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Area Electrical JATC Union / joint | AKRON | Multiple Employer |
| ALBAT Union / joint | MEDWAY | Multiple Employer |
| ANCHOR HOCKING GLASS CO. Union / joint | LANCASTER | Single Employer |
| ARTIFLEX MANUFACTURING LLC Union / joint | WOOSTER | Single Employer |
| AURIA SIDNEY LLC Union / joint | SIDNEY | Single Employer |
| Autokiniton Union / joint | BLUFFTON | Single Employer |
| BUTLER COUNTY ELECTRICAL JATC Union / joint | HAMILTON | Multiple Employer |
| Caraustar Mill Group. Inc,, an Ohio Corporation. d/ba/ Cincinnati Paperboard Union / joint | Cincinnati | Single Employer |
| CARGILL INC Union / joint | Cleveland | Single Employer |
| CLARIOS Union / joint | HOLLAND | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Electricians Earn in Ohio
Wages
- Median annual wage: $63,560
- Average annual wage: $65,970
- Electricians employed statewide: 27,150
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: +5.4%
- Average openings per year: 2,530
- Employment: 26,690 → 28,120
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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Ohio Licensing for Electricians
Electrical Contractor
- Education: No education required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: Ohio Department of Commerce · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.