Electrician Apprenticeships in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has 11 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
11
Union / joint programs
2
Median electrician wage
$60,050
Oklahoma, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+9%
880 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TULSA ELECTRICAL JATC Union / joint | TULSA | Multiple Employer |
| WESTERN OKLAHOMA ELECTRICAL JATC Union / joint | Oklahoma City | Multiple Employer |
| Bills Electric Inc | Claremore | Single Employer |
| HF Sinclair - Tulsa Refining, LLC | Tulsa | Single Employer |
| INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS OKC CHAPTER ATC | OKLAHOMA CITY | Multiple Employer |
| Industrial Power and Control Solutions | Tulsa | Single Employer |
| Meridian Technology | Stillwater | Multiple Employer |
| Metro Tech Electric, Inc. | Oklahoma City | Single Employer |
| Noralta Technologies USA, Inc | Mustang | Single Employer |
| SOUTHERN PLAINS ELECTRIC, INC. | LAWTON | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Electricians Earn in Oklahoma
Wages
- Median annual wage: $60,050
- Average annual wage: $62,850
- Electricians employed statewide: 8,550
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: +9%
- Average openings per year: 880
- Employment: 8,780 → 9,570
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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Oklahoma Licensing for Electricians
Electrical Contractor (Limited)
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Construction Industries Board · agency website
Electrical Contractor (Residential)
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Construction Industries Board · agency website
Electrical Contractor (Unlimited)
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Construction Industries Board · agency website
Electrical Inspector
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Construction Industries Board · agency website
Electrician Journeyman (Refinery)
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Construction Industries Board · agency website
Electrician Journeyman (Residential)
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Construction Industries Board · agency website
Electrician Journeyman (Unlimited)
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Construction Industries Board · agency website
Engineer, Licensed Professional, Electrical
- Education: No education required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Oklahoma State Board of Licensure for · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.