Electrician at Scranton Electricians
at Scranton Electricians in South Abington Township, PA
About This Program
Scranton Electricians sponsors a registered electrician apprenticeship program based in South Abington Township, PA. This employer-sponsored program provides a structured, paid entry into the electrical trade for applicants in the greater Scranton and northeastern Pennsylvania area. Apprentices earn wages from the start of training and see those wages increase as they build experience and advance through the program.
The five-year apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working under experienced electricians, apprentices develop skills in electrical installation, conduit systems, panel wiring, and troubleshooting electrical problems across commercial and industrial settings. Classroom training addresses electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, safety practices, and the technical fundamentals needed to become a licensed electrician.
Graduates of the Scranton Electricians program earn journeyman electrician credentials, qualifying them to work independently across a range of projects. Northeastern Pennsylvania's mix of commercial development, healthcare, and light industrial activity creates reliable demand for skilled electricians, providing program completers with strong long-term employment prospects.
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.
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