Electrician Apprenticeships in Ohio
There are currently 22 electrician apprenticeship openings on tradeschool.fyi in Ohio. Most applicants do not need an Ohio contractor license before they apply. Current starting pay runs about $16-$18/hr.
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.
- Start with openings that are active now and check whether the role is run by a union local, a contractor, or a training center.
- Have your resume, ID, work history, and any classroom or trade-school records ready before you apply.
- Follow the sponsor's process for testing, interviews, or document collection, and confirm how on-the-job hours and classroom instruction are handled.
- Keep records of your work experience from the start if you may want the contractor-license path later on.
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.
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.