Electrician at Electrician JATC - Mason City
at Electrician JATC - Mason City in Waterloo, IA
About This Program
Electrician JATC – Mason City offers this registered union electrician apprenticeship program operating out of Waterloo, IA. As a JATC program jointly administered by union and employer partners, it provides apprentices with structured paid training and union-affiliated credentials through a five-year registered apprenticeship.
The program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on job sites across North Central Iowa, gaining practical experience in electrical installation, panel wiring, conduit systems, motor controls, and electrical troubleshooting. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, safety regulations, blueprint reading, and the technical knowledge needed to perform work at the journeyman level.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level electricians with union credentials recognized throughout the region. North Central Iowa's agricultural, industrial, and commercial sectors generate steady demand for skilled electricians, and JATC graduates are positioned for long-term employment and career advancement in the trade.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Electrician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Iowa
Electricians in Iowa are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing.
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