Electrician Apprenticeships in West Virginia
West Virginia has 15 registered apprenticeship sponsors training electricians — 9 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
15
Union / joint programs
9
Median electrician wage
$63,850
West Virginia, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+0.5%
350 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Argos USA, LLC Union / joint | Martinsburg | Single Employer |
| CHARLESTON ELECTRICAL, JATC Union / joint | Charleston | Multiple Employer |
| Constellium Rolled Products JATC Union / joint | Ravenswood | Single Employer |
| HUNTINGTON ELECTRICAL JATC Union / joint | HUNTINGTON | Multiple Employer |
| PARKERSBURG IBEW JATC Union / joint | PARKERSBURG | Multiple Employer |
| PENNLINE - TRI COUNTY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Union / joint | Morgantown | Single Employer |
| TECNOCAP Union / joint | Glen Dale | Single Employer |
| Westlake Chemical Union / joint | New Martinsville | Single Employer |
| WHEELING ELECT.JATC Union / joint | WHEELING | Multiple Employer |
| Berryville Graphics | Martinsburg | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Electricians Earn in West Virginia
Wages
- Median annual wage: $63,850
- Average annual wage: $65,890
- Electricians employed statewide: 4,010
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: +0.5%
- Average openings per year: 350
- Employment: 4,000 → 4,020
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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West Virginia Licensing for Electricians
Electrical Licensing
- Education: No education required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: West Virginia Fire Commission - Office of the State Fire Marshal · agency website
Electrical Inspector Certification
- Education: No education required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: West Virginia Fire Commission - Office of the State Fire Marshal · agency website
Apprentice Electrician
- Education: No education required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety & Training · agency website
Electrical Certification
- Education: No education required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: State exam required
- Continuing education: No continuing education requirement
Issuing agency: West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety & Training · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.