Electrician Apprenticeships in Texas

15 electrician apprenticeship programs are listed in Texas. None currently have applications confirmed open on file. Check each sponsor for current availability.

Programs listed

Starting pay

$11-$21/hr

Need a license first?

No, but get apprentice license

Last reviewed

Apr 24, 2026

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Electrician apprenticeship programs in Texas

Application status is unknown for these 15 openings. Each card shows the last check on file.

Confirm pay, deadlines, and how to apply on the sponsor site.

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Electrician · Houston Electrical JATC

IBEW Local 716 · Houston, Texas

Application status unknown·Checked this week

Starting pay

$16/hr

5-year programIn person

Program website

Electrician · IBEW Local 60

IBEW Local 60 · San Antonio, Texas

Application status unknown·Checked this month

Starting pay

$19/hr

Top-out pay

$37/hr

5-year programHybrid

Program website

El Paso Electricians JATC

IBEW Local 583 · El Paso, Texas

Application status unknown·Checked 30+ days ago · Jul 14, 2026

Starting pay

$11/hr

5-year programIn person

The El Paso Electricians JATC offers a 5-year apprenticeship program for Inside Wireman, requiring 8,000 OJT hours and 900 classroom hours.

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Electrician · Galveston Electrical JATC

IBEW Local 527 · Texas City, Texas

Application status unknown·Checked 30+ days ago · Jul 14, 2026

5-year programIn person

Galveston Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) offers a primary program for Inside Wireman electricians.

Program website

Electrician · IBEW Local 220 Apprenticeship

IBEW Local 220 · Fort Worth, Texas

Application status unknown·Checked 30+ days ago · Jul 14, 2026

Starting pay

$20/hr

5-year programIn person

Program website

Electrician · IBEW Local 738 Apprenticeship

IBEW Local 738 · Longview, Texas

Application status unknown·Checked 30+ days ago · Jul 14, 2026

5-year programIn person

IBEW Local 738 offers a five-year apprenticeship program with field work in the Tyler/Longview area.

Program website

Waco Electricians Area JATC - IBEW Local 72

IBEW Local 72 · Waco, Texas

Application status unknown·Checked 30+ days ago · Jul 14, 2026

5-year programIn person

Inside Wireman Apprenticeship program offered by IBEW Local 72 in Waco, TX.

Program website

Electrician · IBEW Local 602 Apprenticeship

IBEW Local 602 · Midland, Texas

Application status unknown·Checked 30+ days ago · Jul 14, 2026

4-year programIn person

IBEW Local 602 offers a registered apprenticeship program for Inside Wireman apprenticeships in partnership with the West Texas Electrical JATC.

Program website

Electrician · IBEW Local 20 Apprenticeship

IBEW Local 20 · Grand Prairie, Texas

Application status unknown·Checked 30+ days ago · Jul 14, 2026

Top-out pay

$41/hr

5-year programIn person

Program website

Electrician · IBEW Local 681 Apprenticeship

IBEW Local 681 · Wichita Falls, Texas

Application status unknown·Checked 30+ days ago · Jul 14, 2026

5-year programIn person

The Wichita Falls Electricians Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) offers an Inside Wireman Apprenticeship focused on electrical trades.

Program website

Electrician · IBEW Local 479 Apprenticeship

IBEW Local 479 · Beaumont, Texas

Application status unknown·Checked 30+ days ago · Jul 14, 2026

Starting pay

$21/hr

Top-out pay

$47/hr

5-year programIn person

The IBEW Local 479 Apprenticeship offers a 5-year Inside Wireman program focusing on electrical trade skills for Texas Licensed Journeyman Electrician registration.

Program website

Electrician · Southwestern Line Constructors Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program (SWLCAT)

IBEW Local 66 · Pasadena, Texas

Application status unknown·Checked 30+ days ago · Jul 14, 2026

5-year programIn person

The SWLCAT Power Line Apprenticeship Program focuses on outside electrical construction across multiple states.

Program website

Do you qualify for most Texas electrician apprenticeships?

Usually yes. Most Texas electrician programs look for valid ID, transportation, and readiness for background checks.

Have valid government-issued ID ready for the TDLR apprentice license application.
Be prepared for potential criminal background checks from TDLR or programs.
Plan for the $20 application fee to get your TDLR apprentice license.
Ensure access to transportation and tools for on-the-job training.

Sources:Current Texas electrician openings TDLR Electricians Program Overview

What electrician apprentices make in Texas

Current Texas electrician openings on tradeschool.fyi show starting pay around $11-$21/hr and completion pay around $36-$47/hr.

Pay varies by location, contractor, and program, so check listed openings for current offers.

Listings often show starting pay and completion pay—use both to gauge the full path.

Programs listed: 15
Accepting now: 0
Starting pay: $11-$21/hr
Completion pay: $36-$47/hr

Sources:Current Texas electrician openings

Do you need a license before you apply?

Usually not for contractors. Get your apprentice license from TDLR, then apply to programs and work under licensed electricians.

Texas licenses electrical work uniformly at the state level through TDLR. Aspiring apprentices get an apprentice license before starting work under a licensed contractor.

The apprentice license lets you perform electrical work under general supervision of a master electrician, journeyman, or residential wireman. It costs $20 and requires valid ID.

Contractor licensing comes later. You progress from apprentice to journeyman or master, then qualify as a contractor by employing a master electrician with liability insurance.

Sources:TDLR Electricians Program Overview TDLR Apply for Electrical Apprentice License

How to apply

Start with an opening below, then confirm the application status on that sponsor's site.

Apply online for your TDLR electrical apprentice license with ID and $20 fee.
Check active openings from unions, contractors, or training centers that accept apprentices.
Submit your resume, TDLR apprentice license, and work history through the program's process.
Log your supervised on-the-job hours from day one for future journeyman applications.

Sources:Current Texas electrician openings TDLR Electricians Program Overview

Before you apply: questions to check with the sponsor

Are applications open, and what is the deadline? A program listed here may not be accepting applicants today.
Which documents and tests does this program require? Check the sponsor’s instructions before paying for a test or submitting documents.
What is the starting apprentice wage? Ask about wage increases, classroom costs, tools, and travel. Completion pay is the rate after training.
Where are classes and job sites, and what is the weekly schedule?
If applications are closed, can you join an official notification list or check a published recruitment calendar?

Use the program website links above for the sponsor’s current instructions. Save or compare programs while you check your options.

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Common questions

Do I need a Texas contractor license to start an apprenticeship?

No. You need a TDLR apprentice license before working under supervision. Contractor licenses are for later, after journeyman or master steps.

What does Texas require for the electrical contractor license?

Contractors must employ a licensed master electrician and maintain liability insurance. Submit a $110 application to TDLR after gaining experience.

Who oversees electrician licensing in Texas?

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation handles all electrical licenses statewide. They issue apprentice, journeyman, master, and contractor credentials.

How does the TDLR apprentice license work?

Apply online with $20 fee and valid ID for a one-year license. It allows supervised work and must be renewed annually.

Can I start electrical work in Texas without any license?

No. Texas requires an apprentice license from TDLR before any paid electrical work under supervision. Get it first, then seek openings.

Official Texas sources

Use these state and licensing sources to verify rules, deadlines, and longer-term credential requirements.

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This guide combines current Texas electrician openings on tradeschool.fyi with official state or municipal sources.

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Openings and pay snapshots are generated from current Texas 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.

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