Electrician at Madison Area Electrical JAC
at Madison Area Electrical JAC in Madison, WI
About This Program
The Madison Area Electrical JAC sponsors a union electrician apprenticeship in Madison, WI. As an IBEW-affiliated Joint Apprenticeship Committee program, it offers a rigorous, paid training experience in one of Wisconsin's most active construction and commercial markets. Apprentices earn wages from their first day on the job.
The five-year program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical experience in electrical installation, conduit systems, circuit wiring, panel work, and troubleshooting across commercial and industrial job sites. Classroom coursework covers the National Electrical Code, electrical theory, safety compliance, and technical documentation.
Graduates complete the program as journeyman electricians credentialed through the IBEW, well-positioned for long-term careers in the Madison metro area's thriving construction and facilities sectors.
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 Wisconsin
Electricians in Wisconsin are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
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