Electrician Apprenticeships in Texas
Texas has 202 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
202
Union / joint programs
17
Median electrician wage
$56,920
Texas, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+18.1%
7,800 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AUSTIN ELECTRICAL JATC Union / joint | AUSTIN | Multiple Employer |
| BEAUMONT ELECTRICAL JATC Union / joint | NEDERLAND | Multiple Employer |
| EAST TEXAS ELECTRICAL JATC Union / joint | ARLINGTON | Multiple Employer |
| EL PASO ELECTRICAL JATC Union / joint | EL PASO | Multiple Employer |
| ExxonMobil Product Solutions Union / joint | BAYTOWN | Single Employer |
| Galveston Electrical JATC Union / joint | TEXAS CITY | Multiple Employer |
| General Motors Arlington Plant Union / joint | ARLINGTON | Single Employer |
| Houston Electrical JATC Union / joint | HOUSTON | Multiple Employer |
| NORTHEAST TRAINING CENTER -MJ TRAINING Union / joint | HOUSTON | Multiple Employer |
| North Texas Electrical JATC Union / joint | GRAND PRAIRIE | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Electricians Earn in Texas
Wages
- Median annual wage: $56,920
- Average annual wage: $57,250
- Electricians employed statewide: 71,880
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: +18.1%
- Average openings per year: 7,800
- Employment: 68,930 → 81,440
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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Texas Licensing for Electricians
ELECTRICIAN
- Education: No education required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.