Electrician at National Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Comm.

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at National Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Comm. in Albuquerque, NM

About This Program

The National Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee sponsors this electrician apprenticeship in Albuquerque, NM. This non-union program provides a structured, time-based training pathway for individuals entering the electrical trade in New Mexico, combining substantial field experience with formal technical instruction.

The apprenticeship runs five years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop practical skills working under experienced electricians on real job sites, learning conduit installation, circuit wiring, electrical panel work, motor controls, and compliance with the National Electrical Code. Classroom coursework provides instruction in electrical theory, safety, blueprint reading, and load calculations. Apprentices receive wages throughout the entire program.

Upon completing all requirements, graduates are prepared to work as qualified electricians across residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city and supports active construction and infrastructure development, offering apprenticeship completers meaningful career opportunities in the regional electrical industry.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$30

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

5 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Electrician

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration5 years
Starting wage$15.00/hr
Journeyman wage$29.61/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

Licensing in New Mexico

Electricians in New Mexico are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division, Electrical Bureau.

View full New Mexicolicensing requirements →

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