Electrician at International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 400
at International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 400 in Wall, NJ
About This Program
IBEW Local 400 sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship based in Wall, NJ. This employer-backed, JATC-structured program serves Monmouth and Ocean County apprentices through the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, offering a well-organized five-year path from entry-level work to journeyman electrician status.
The program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work daily alongside licensed journeymen on commercial and residential job sites, building practical skills in conduit installation, circuit wiring, panel work, motor controls, lighting systems, and compliance with the NEC. Classroom instruction provides instruction in electrical theory, blueprint reading, safety, and load calculations. Apprentices are paid throughout their training, with wages typically stepping up at each advancement level.
Graduates earn IBEW journeyman electrician status upon completing all program requirements. The New Jersey Shore region and surrounding coastal communities support steady construction and infrastructure activity, providing solid local career prospects for journeymen who complete this 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.
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 New Jersey
Electricians in New Jersey are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by New Jersey Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors.
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