Electrician at Franklin P.U.D. - Local 77 IBEW Apprenticeship Committee
at Franklin P.U.D. - Local 77 IBEW Apprenticeship Committee in Pasco, WA
About This Program
The Franklin P.U.D. – Local 77 IBEW Apprenticeship Committee sponsors a union electrician apprenticeship in Pasco, WA. Administered through a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC), this program combines hands-on field experience with classroom instruction, and apprentices are paid throughout their training.
The program runs for five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work under experienced journeymen learning electrical theory, wiring methods, conduit installation, circuit protection, and utility-specific systems. Classroom coursework reinforces safety standards, the National Electrical Code, and blueprint reading.
Graduates complete the program as journeyman electricians, fully qualified to work in utility and commercial electrical environments. A union-backed credential through IBEW Local 77 opens doors to strong wages, benefits, and long-term career stability in the electrical 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.
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 Washington
Electricians in Washington are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.
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