Electrician Apprenticeships in South Dakota
South Dakota has 21 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electricians. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
21
Union / joint programs
0
Median electrician wage
$58,550
South Dakota, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+16.7%
280 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AETech, Electrical Training Center | Rapid City | Multiple Employer |
| ALL PHASE ELECTRIC, INC. | SIOUX FALLS | Single Employer |
| ARNESON ELECTRIC, INC. | LAKE NORDEN | Single Employer |
| BAUMGARTNERS ELECTRIC | SIOUX FALLS | Single Employer |
| Black Hills Solar | Rapid City | Single Employer |
| BRINK CONSTRUCTORS, INC | RAPID CITY | Single Employer |
| Dakota Electric | Spearfish | Single Employer |
| DAKOTA ELECTRIC, INC. | SIOUX FALLS | Single Employer |
| DEGEN ELECTRIC, INC. | SIOUX FALLS | Single Employer |
| E & I SPECIALISTS, INC | SIOUX FALLS | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Electricians Earn in South Dakota
Wages
- Median annual wage: $58,550
- Average annual wage: $57,660
- Electricians employed statewide: 2,790
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: +16.7%
- Average openings per year: 280
- Employment: 2,520 → 2,940
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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South Dakota Licensing for Electricians
Electrical Contractor
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: South Dakota Electrical Commission · agency website
Electrician, Journeyman
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: South Dakota Electrical Commission · agency website
Electrical Inspector
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: South Dakota Electrical Commission · agency website
Apprentice Electrician
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: South Dakota Electrical Commission · agency website
Class B Electrician
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: South Dakota Electrical Commission · agency website
Maintenance Electrician
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: South Dakota Electrical Commission · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.