Electrician at Tulsa Electrical JATC
at Tulsa Electrical JATC in Tulsa, OK
About This Program
The Tulsa Electrical JATC sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Operating under the IBEW's Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee framework, this employer-sponsored program offers one of the most respected pathways into the electrical trade in the Tulsa metro area. Apprentices receive competitive pay from day one and earn wage increases as they advance through each year of training.
This time-based program lasts five years and combines 8,000 hours of hands-on, on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside journeymen on commercial, industrial, and institutional electrical projects throughout the Tulsa region, gaining practical skills in wiring, panel installation, conduit work, and system troubleshooting. Classroom instruction covers the National Electrical Code, electrical theory, blueprint reading, and safety regulations.
Graduates complete the program as credentialed journeyman electricians prepared to work across Tulsa's active construction and energy sectors. Union membership through the IBEW provides long-term career support, including access to benefits and additional training opportunities.
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.
How to Apply
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 Oklahoma
Electricians in Oklahoma are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Oklahoma Construction Industries Board.
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