Electrician at South Texas Electrical JATC
at South Texas Electrical JATC in San Antonio, TX
About This Program
The South Texas Electrical JATC offers a union electrician apprenticeship program in San Antonio, TX. This IBEW-affiliated Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee program provides a paid, structured training experience in one of Texas's largest and fastest-growing metropolitan areas, preparing apprentices for a skilled career in the electrical trade.
Running for five years, the program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced union journeymen on residential, commercial, and industrial projects across the San Antonio region, gaining skills in conduit installation, electrical wiring, panel assemblies, switchgear, motor controls, and compliance with the National Electrical Code. Classroom instruction covers electrical theory, safety, blueprint reading, and code standards.
Graduates earn journey-level electrician status with full IBEW union membership and a nationally recognized apprenticeship credential. Union standing provides access to competitive wages, healthcare, pension benefits, and a strong professional community throughout South Texas.
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 Texas
Electricians in Texas are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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