Electrician Apprenticeships in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 271 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electricians — 3 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
271
Union / joint programs
3
Median electrician wage
$70,160
Rhode Island, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+15.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University Union / joint | Providence | Single Employer |
| IBEW 99 JATC Union / joint | Cranston | Multiple Employer |
| Prysmian Cables and Systems USA LLC Union / joint | Lincoln | Single Employer |
| 151 Electric | Newport | Single Employer |
| A and I Electric | Pawtucket | Single Employer |
| A and J Electric Inc | Foster | Single Employer |
| AB Electric | Providence | Single Employer |
| ABN Electric LLC | Providence | Single Employer |
| Accu Electric LLC | Cranston | Single Employer |
| AC & Sons Electric LLC | Pawtucket | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Electricians Earn in Rhode Island
Wages
- Median annual wage: $70,160
- Average annual wage: $70,760
- Electricians employed statewide: 2,300
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: +15.3%
- Average openings per year: 290
- Employment: 2,620 → 3,020
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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Rhode Island Licensing for Electricians
Electrical Sign Installer
- Education: No education required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: RI Department of Labor and Training · agency website
Electrician
- Education: No education required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: RI Department of Labor and Training · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.