Electrician Apprenticeships in Tennessee
Tennessee has 99 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electricians — 17 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
99
Union / joint programs
17
Median electrician wage
$59,190
Tennessee, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+13.1%
1,890 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ABB Union / joint | ATHENS | Single Employer |
| AO Smith Union / joint | JOHNSON CITY | Single Employer |
| Arconic Union / joint | ALCOA | Single Employer |
| Artazn LLC Union / joint | Greeneville | Single Employer |
| CARLEX GLASS AMERICA,LLC Union / joint | NASHVILLE | Multiple Employer |
| CHATTANOOGA ELECTRICAL JATC Union / joint | CHATTANOOGA | Multiple Employer |
| Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC Union / joint | Oak Ridge | Single Employer |
| CUMMINS, INC Union / joint | MEMPHIS | Multiple Employer |
| Electrician Training Academy Knoxville Union / joint | Knoxville | Multiple Employer |
| Martin Electrical Union / joint | MARTIN | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Electricians Earn in Tennessee
Wages
- Median annual wage: $59,190
- Average annual wage: $59,530
- Electricians employed statewide: 19,500
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: +13.1%
- Average openings per year: 1,890
- Employment: 17,870 → 20,210
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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Tennessee Licensing for Electricians
LIMITED LICENSED ELECTRICIANS
- Education: No education required
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: No exam
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: Department of Commerce and Insurance
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.