Electrician at Electrical JATC of Southern Nevada - WIREMAN
at Electrical JATC of Southern Nevada - WIREMAN in Las Vegas, NV
About This Program
The Electrical JATC of Southern Nevada — Wireman program sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship in Las Vegas, NV. This IBEW-affiliated, employer-backed JATC program is designed to train journeyman wiremen for the high-volume commercial and industrial electrical work that defines the Southern Nevada construction landscape.
The program spans five years and requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training along with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop core wireman competencies including conduit bending, pulling and terminating wire, electrical panel installation, circuit layout, motor controls, and compliance with the National Electrical Code. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, safety, blueprint reading, and load calculations. Apprentices are paid from day one, with wages typically increasing at each program level.
Graduates complete the program as IBEW journeyman wiremen, a credential recognized throughout the union's network. Las Vegas remains one of the busiest construction markets in the nation, with large-scale casino, hotel, data center, and infrastructure projects providing substantial ongoing demand for skilled journeyman wiremen.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$30
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
5 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
How to Apply
Electrician Career Outlook
National Median
$29.61/hr
~$61,588.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Electrician employment is projected to grow significantly, driven by construction activity, renewable energy expansion, and EV infrastructure buildout. The increasing electrification of buildings and transportation systems creates strong long-term demand. Licensed electricians with experience in solar, battery storage, or industrial controls are especially sought after.
What to Expect as an Electrician Apprentice
Duration
5 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~32 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~115 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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