
Electrician Hiring Process
Just graduating from school or thinking about a career change? Let's learn what it takes to become an electrician. Working in the electrical field is a great way to enter a licensed profession and work with your hands. Learn what it takes to get accepted to the IBEW Electrician Apprenticeship Program.
What Is an IBEW Electrician Apprentice?
The IBEW Electrical Apprenticeship Program is the training needed to become an electrician. The program is a joint venture between the International; Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). The apprenticeship includes blended learning through hands-on instruction, teacher taught classes, and digital media. In the apprenticeship program the students will work and go to school at the same time. This is a perfect opportunity for those students who prefer hands on learning rather than full time classroom work.
Start practicing for the IBEW Electrical Aptitude Test.
Are There Any Requirements Needed to Submit an Electrical Apprenticeship Application?
In order to apply for electrical apprenticeship you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Hold a high school diploma or GED equivalency
- Have proof that you passed an algebra course
- Have your most recent transcript (high school or college
Take a look at this Free IBEW practice test.
How Much Does an Electrician Make?
What is great about becoming an electrician is that this career is not going away any time soon. Your salary is dependent on how far along you are in the Journeyman process. Your salary will increase every 1000 hours you work which can be done between 6-12 months.

Depending on what trade you go into here is a look at average Hourly Salary:

Your salary is also dependent on the state that you work in. Here is a list of the mean salary for the top ten highest paid states as of 2019.
- New York: $77,810
- Alaska: $76,330
- Illinois: $75,820
- Hawaii: $75,810
- New Jersey: $71,660
- Minnesota: $70,410
- Oregon: $69,330
- California: $69,320
- Washington: $68,640
- Massachusetts: $68,030
IBEW Apprenticeship Application Process
Step One: Application
Submit an application for the IBEW Apprenticeship Training Program which interests you. You may decide to focus on becoming a:
- Inside Wireman
- Outside Wireman
- Technician (Sound and Communication)
- Residential Wireman
Once you locate the apprenticeship program of interest to you, you will submit the application. Not all the programs have an online application. So be prepared to fill out a lengthy paper application. Have all pertinent information handy including your latest transcript and last four addresses.
Step Two: IBEW Apprenticeship Aptitude Test
This is the tool that will sift out quality applicants. Getting into an apprenticeship program is not easy. Those with the highest score on the test will be asked to interview first. The test is a multiple choice exam made up of two parts; Algebra and Functions, and Reading Comprehension.
Learn more about the IBEW Electrical Aptitude Test.
Step Three: Interview
Be prepared to have some lag time between the test and the invitation for an interview. Those candidates that scored the highest on the electrical aptitude tests will be invited to a panel interview. The interviewers can include the director of the program, members of the local NECA union office, and instructors.
Step Four: Eligible for an IBEW Apprenticeship
If you excel on the test and the interview you will receive a letter informing you that you have been placed on a list of applicants eligible for an IBEW Apprenticeship program. The higher you score on the interview and the aptitude test the more likely you will be taken for an open spot in an IBEW apprenticeship program. If you are not selected within a two year period you will need to resubmit your application.
IBEW Apprenticeship Applications According to State
Alabama
- Birmingham Electrical JATC
- Mobile Electricians JATC
- Montgomery Electrical JATC
- North Alabama Electrical JATC in Sheffield
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
- Alameda County Electrical JATC in San Leandro
- California-Nevada Elec. JATC in Riverside
- Central Valley Electrical JATC in Modesto
- Contra Costa County Electrical JATC in Martinez
- Fresno, Madera, Kings, and Tulare Counties JATC in Fresno
- Kern County Electrical JATC in Bakersfield
- Los Angeles County Electrical Training Institute in Commerce
- Motion Picture Employers and IBEW No. 40 in North Hollywood
- Northern California Sound and Communications JATC in San Leandro
- Orange County Electrical Training Trust in Santa Ana
- Redwood Empire JATC in Santa Rosa
- Riverside Area JATC in San Bernardino
- Sacramento Area JATC
- San Bernardino, Mono, and Inyo Counties Elec. (Inland Empire Electrical Training Center) in San Bernardino
- San Diego Electrical Training Center
- San Francisco JATC
- San Joaquin and Calaveras Counties JATC in Stockton
- San Luis Obispo County Elec. JATC in San Luis Obispo
- San Mateo County JATC in San Carlos
- Santa Barbara County JATC in Santa Maria
- Santa Clara County JATC in San Jose
- Solano/Napa Counties Electrical JATC in Napa
- Tri County Electrical JATC in Castroville
- Ventura County Electrical JATC in Oxnard
Colorado
- Colorado Springs Electrical JATC
- Denver Area Electrical JATC
- Pueblo Electrical JATC
- Western Colorado Electrical JATC
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
- Central Florida Electrical JATC in Winter Park
- Don Morgan Electrical Academy in Port Orange
- Florida East Coast Electrical JATC in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach
- Gainesville Electrical JATC
- Gulf Coast Electrical JATC in Pensacola
- Jacksonville Electrical JATC
- Miami Electrical JATC
- Tampa Area Electrical JATC in Tampa
Georgia
- Macon Electrical JATC
- Albany Electrical JATC
- CSRA Electrical JATC in Augusta
- Atlanta Electrical JATC in Norcross
- Savannah Electrical Training Alliance in Pooler
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
- Southern Illinois JATC in West Frankfort
- Champaign-Urbana JATC in Champaign
- Peoria Elect. JATC in Bartonville
- McHenry and North Kane Counties JATC in Crystal Lake
- Lake County JATC in Libertyville
- Southwestern Illinois JATC in Collinsville
- DuPage County Elec. JATC in Warrenville
- Springfield JATC
- Midstate Electrical Training Center in Decatur
- Chicago EJATT in Alsip
- Joliet JATC
- Danville JATC
- Quad City Electrical JATC in Moline
- Aurora JATC
- Bloomington/Normal JATC in Bloomington
- Electrician Joint Apprenticeship in Alton
- Northern Illinois Electrical in Rockford
Indiana
- Cedar Rapids Electrical JATC
- Dubuque Electrical JATC
- Sioux City Electrical JATC
- Waterloo Electrical JATC in Marion
- Southwest Iowa Electrical JATC in Burlington
- Des Moines Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Trust in Clive
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
- Alexandria Electrical JATC
- Baton Rouge Area Electrical JATC in Baton Rouge
- Bogalusa Electrical JATC in New Orleans
- Lake Charles Elec. JATC
- Monroe Electrical JATC
- New Orleans Electrical JATC in Metairie
- Shreveport Area Electrical JATC in Bossier City
Maine
Maryland
- Baltimore Electrical JATC
- Electrical Training Alliance in Bowie
- Lanham JATC
- Western Maryland JATC in Cumberland
Massachusetts
- Boston Elec. JATC in Dorchester
- Brockton Electricians JATC in Lakeville
- Springfield JATC
- Worcester Electricians JATC
Michigan
- Ann Arbor Electrical JATC in Chelsea
- Battle Creek Electrical JATC
- Bay City JATC
- Detroit JATC in Warren
- Escanaba JATC
- Flint Electrical JATC
- Iron Mountain JATC
- Kalamazoo Electrical JATC
- Lansing Electrical JATC
- Marquette JATC
- Saginaw Electrical JATC
- Traverse City Electrical JATC
- West Michigan Electrical JATC in Coopersville
Minnesota
- Twin Ports Arrowhead Elec. JATC in Duluth
- Iron Range Electrical JATC in Duluth
- Minnesota State Wide Limited Energy JATC in Fridley
- South Central Minnesota JATC in Saint Louis
- Saint Paul Electrical JATC
Mississippi
- Corinth-Tupelo Miss. JATC in Corinth
- Jackson JATC in Byram
- Gulfport JATC
- Meridian Area Electricians JATC in Meridian
Missouri
- Jefferson City Elec. JATC
- Joplin JATC
- Kansas City JATC
- Saint Louis JATC
- Springfield MO and Vicinity Elec. JATC in Springfield
- Saint Joseph Electrical JATC
- Saint Louis Electricians JATC
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
- Asbury Park Area Elec. JATC in Wall
- Folsom JATC
- Trenton JATC
- North Brunswick JATC
- Jersey City Electrical JATC in Paramus
- Paterson Elec. JATC in Parsippany
New Mexico
New York
- Central New York JATC in Clay
- EJATC of Watertown
- Jamestown JATC
- Elmira JATC
- Hudson Valley JATC in Harriman
- Ithica JATC
- JAC Joint Industry Board of of the Electrical Industry in Flushing
- Binghamton JATC
- Geneva JATC
- Orchard Park JATC
- Long Island JATC in Hauppauge
- Niagara County JATC in Niagara Falls
- Rochester JATC
- Tri-City JATC in Latham
- Westchester Fairfield JATC in White Plains
North Carolina
- Carolinas Electrical Training Institute JATC in Charlotte
- Asheville JATC
- Raleigh Durham Electrical JATC in Research Triangle Park
North Dakota
Ohio
- Akron Area Electrical JATC in Akron
- Butler Co Electrical JATC in Hamilton
- Canton Electrical JATC in Massillon
- Cincinnati Electrical Training Center
- Cleveland Electrical JATC in Valley View
- Dayton Ohio Area Electrical JATC in Dayton
- Lake, Ashtabula, and Geauga Electrical JATC in Mentor
- Lima Area Electrical JATC in Lima
- Lorain County Electrical JATC in Lorain
- Marietta Electrical JATC in Reno
- Newark Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee in Nashport
- Portsmouth Electric JATC in Lucasville
- Steubenville JATC
- The Electrical Trades Center in Columbus
- Toledo Electrical JATC in Russford
- Warren JATC
- Youngstown Elec. JATC in Boardman
Oklahoma
Oregon
- Central Electrical JATC in Tangent
- Crater Lake Electrical JATC in Central Point
- Pacific Inside Electrical JATC in North Bend
- LU 112 – NECA Electrical JATC in Kennewick, WA
- NECA-IBEW Electrical JATC in Portland
- SW Idaho-Malheur County JATC in Boise, ID
Pennsylvania
- Apprentice Training for the Electrical Industry in Philadelphia
- Chester JATC in Boothwyn
- Harrisburg Electricians JATC
- Allentown JATC
- Reading JATC
- Shamokin JATC
- NorthEastern AJATC in Douglassville
- Pittsburgh JATC
- Scranton Electricians JATC in South Abington Township
- Western Central PA Electrical JATC in Beaver
- Wiles-Barre Elec. JATC
- Williamsport JATC in Montoursville
- York Elec. JATC
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
- See Dakotas Area Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Fund JATC in Fargo, North Dakota
Tennessee
- Chattanooga Electrical JATC
- Electrician Training Academy Knoxville (ETAK)
- Memphis Electrical JATC
- Nashville Electrical JATC
- Oak Ridge Electrical JATC
Texas
- Austin Electrical Training Alliance (AETA) JATC
- Beaumont Electrical JATC in Nederland
- El Paso Electricians JATC
- Galveston Electrical JATC in Texas City
- Houston Electrical JATC
- North Texas Electrical JATC in Grand Prairie
- Rio Grand Valley-Laredo JATC in McAllen
- South Texas Electrical JATC in San Antonio
- Texarkana Elec. JATC in Nash
- Texas Gulf Coast Electrical JATC in Corpus Christi
- Waco Electricians Area Wide JATC in Waco
- West Texas Electrical JATC in Amarillo
- Wichita Falls JATC
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
- Inland Empire Electrical Training Trust in Spokane
- Kennewick JATC
- Northwest Wash. Electrical Industry JATC in Mount Vernon
- Puget Sound Electrical JATC in Renton
- SW Washington Electrical JATC in Tacoma
West Virginia
- Charleston Area Elec. JATC in Charleston
- Clarksburg Elec. JATC
- Huntington Electrical JATC
- Parkersburg Joint App. and Training Committee
- Wheeling Elec. JATC
Wisconsin
- Appleton/Osh Kosh Area Electrical JATC in Madison
- Eau Claire Area Electrical JATC in Madison
- Kenosha Area Electrical JATC in Madison
- Madison Area Electrical JATC in Madison
- Milwaukee Electrical JATC Trust in Wauwatosa
- Northeast WI Area Electrical JATC in Madison
- Racine Area JATC in Madison
- Southcentral WI Area Electrical JATC in Janesville
- WI River Valley Area Electrical JATC in Madison
- La Crosse Area JATC
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