Electrician at IBEW/NECA, Local 350
at IBEW/NECA, Local 350 in Saint Louis, MO
About This Program
IBEW/NECA Local 350 in Saint Louis, MO sponsors a union electrician apprenticeship serving the St. Louis metropolitan area. Administered jointly by IBEW Local 350 and signatory NECA electrical contractors, this JATC program offers apprentices union-backed wage progression, labor protections, and a rigorous training curriculum aligned with national apprenticeship standards. All apprentices are paid from the beginning of the program.
This five-year, time-based program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in electrical theory, conduit bending and installation, residential and commercial wiring, motor and control systems, transformers, grounding, and National Electrical Code compliance through a combination of supervised field work and structured classroom learning.
Graduates earn journey-level electrician status with IBEW credentials that are recognized by signatory employers throughout the region. The St. Louis area's diverse construction and industrial activity provides broad project exposure throughout the apprenticeship.
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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