Electrician Apprenticeships in Ohio
Ohio offers a robust pathway for aspiring electricians, with 22 active apprenticeship openings across the state, including in cities like Cincinnati and Cleveland. With a median hourly wage of $30.56, electricians in Ohio can earn between $18.13 and $45.01 per hour. The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board oversees licensing, ensuring high standards for this rewarding trade.
Openings
22
Starting pay
$16-$18/hr
Need a license first?
Usually no
Last reviewed
Apr 14, 2026
Open electrician apprenticeship openings in Ohio
Start here if you want to know who is hiring now. These openings link out to sponsor sites so you can confirm pay, deadlines, and how to apply.
Electrician · Canton Electrical JATC
IBEW Local 540 · Massillon, Ohio
Electrician · Mentor Electrical JATC Apprenticeship Training Program
IBEW Local 673 · Mentor, Ohio
Electrician · Lima Electrical JATC
IBEW Local 32 · Lima, Ohio
Electrician · IBEW Local 8 Apprenticeship
IBEW Local 8 · Rossford, Ohio
Electrician · IBEW Local 246 Apprenticeship
IBEW Local 246 · Steubenville, Ohio
Electrician · IBEW Local 245 Apprenticeship
IBEW Local 245 · Rossford, Ohio
Electrician · IBEW Local 212 Apprenticeship
IBEW Local 212 · Cincinnati, Ohio
Electrician · IBEW Local 648 Apprenticeship
IBEW Local 648 · Hamilton, Ohio
Electrician · Akron Area Electrical JATC
IBEW Local 306 · Akron, Ohio
Electrician · IBEW Local 688 Apprenticeship
IBEW Local 688 · Mansfield, Ohio
Electrician · IBEW Local 575 Apprenticeship
IBEW Local 575 · Portsmouth, Ohio
Electrician · IBEW Local 1105 Apprenticeship
IBEW Local 1105 · Nashport, Ohio
Do you qualify for most Ohio electrician apprenticeships?
Usually yes. Most Ohio electrician sponsors look for the basics: a valid ID, reliable transportation, and enough math comfort to pass entry screens or interviews.
- Most sponsors ask for a valid ID and a reliable way to get to the jobsite or training center.
- Expect some math screening, especially algebra and measurement.
- Some openings also add drug-screen, background-check, or physical-work requirements depending on the contractor and jobsite.
- If you want to become a licensed contractor later, Ohio requires age 18+, lawful U.S. residency, liability insurance, and documented trade experience before the exam.
What electrician apprentices make in Ohio
Current Ohio electrician openings on tradeschool.fyi show starting pay around $16-$18/hr and completion pay around $38/hr.
Pay can vary a lot by city, contractor, and union agreement, so the openings below are usually the best read on what sponsors are offering right now.
When a listing shows completion pay, compare it with starting pay to see what the training path can lead to.
- Openings
- 22
- Accepting now
- 22
- Starting pay
- $16-$18/hr
- Completion pay
- $38/hr
Do you need a license before you apply?
Usually not. Most people start by applying to a sponsor, local, or training center first and deal with contractor licensing later in their career.
You do not need an Ohio electrical contractor license to start applying for most apprenticeships. The immediate gate is usually the local program, contractor, or union sponsor that is hiring.
Ohio's contractor-license rules matter later, when you want to move into licensed commercial contractor work. The state path asks for age 18+, lawful U.S. residency, liability insurance, and five years of trade experience before the exam.
If you are trying to get started now, focus on openings that are active, check the sponsor's entry requirements, and treat contractor licensing as a later-career step.
How to apply
Start with an opening that is hiring now, then follow that sponsor's instructions.
- 1. Begin by exploring the 22 active electrician apprenticeship openings in Ohio listed on TradeSchool.fyi. Focus on those accepting applications now, such as IBEW Local 212 in Cincinnati or IBEW Local 38 in Cleveland.
- 2. Prepare your application materials, including your resume, ID, work history, and any relevant classroom or trade-school records. This preparation is crucial for a smooth application process.
- 3. Follow the specific application procedures of the apprenticeship sponsor, whether it's a union local, contractor, or training center. This may include testing, interviews, or document collection.
- 4. Track your on-the-job training hours and classroom instruction from the start. This documentation is essential if you plan to pursue a contractor license through Ohio's Construction Industry Licensing Board.
- 5. Familiarize yourself with the Ohio eLicense portal for any licensing needs and review the Ohio Revised Code §4740.06 for detailed licensing information.
Common questions
Do I need an Ohio electrical contractor license to start an apprenticeship?
Not usually. The contractor license is the later-career state credential for commercial contractor work. Entry into an apprenticeship usually starts with the sponsor's own hiring process.
What does Ohio require before someone can take the electrical contractor exam?
Ohio law lists age 18, lawful U.S. residency, liability insurance, and five years as a tradesperson in the trade or other board-accepted experience before the exam.
Does Ohio handle residential and commercial electrical work the same way?
No. Commercial contractor licensing is state-based through OCILB, while residential rules and permit expectations can still vary by jurisdiction and employer.
Where should I verify Ohio contractor rules later on?
Use the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board and the Ohio laws / eLicense system for the official contractor-license requirements and verification.
Is there a specific time of year when Ohio electrician apprenticeship openings are most common?
Ohio does not set one statewide application window. Each sponsor, union local, or contractor posts openings on its own schedule. Checking active listings regularly and applying directly through the sponsor is more reliable than waiting for a single annual cycle.
Official Ohio sources
Use these state and licensing sources to verify rules, deadlines, and longer-term credential requirements.
Reviewed against official sources
This guide combines current Ohio electrician openings on tradeschool.fyi with official state or municipal sources.
Reviewer: tradeschool.fyi editorial team
- Openings and pay snapshots are generated from current Ohio electrician openings on tradeschool.fyi.
- Licensing and credential details are checked against the official sources listed on this page.
- Use the sponsor or state site for the final word on deadlines, application status, and licensing requirements.
Ready to look at Ohio electrician openings?
Start with the current openings, then verify the final details on the sponsor's site before you apply.
Use sponsor and state sites for the final word on deadlines, eligibility, and licensing rules.