Electrician at Washington, D. C. Electricians JATC Local Union No. 26
at Washington, D. C. Electricians JATC Local Union No. 26 in Lanham, MD
About This Program
Washington, D.C. Electricians JATC Local Union No. 26 sponsors this union electrician apprenticeship in Lanham, Maryland. This JATC program is jointly administered by labor and management partners associated with IBEW Local Union No. 26, offering a rigorous, structured path to becoming a journeyman electrician in the competitive D.C. metropolitan market.
The apprenticeship is five years in length and includes 8,000 hours of supervised on-the-job training along with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on active job sites learning conduit installation, electrical wiring, load calculations, motor controls, and adherence to the National Electrical Code, while classroom sessions reinforce the theory behind each skill. Apprentices are paid throughout the entire program, with wages increasing at each progression level.
Upon graduation, apprentices become journeyman electricians with full union membership through IBEW Local 26. This credential supports careers across the construction and maintenance sectors and comes with the job security and benefits that union membership provides in one of the nation's largest and most active construction markets.
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 Maryland
Electricians in Maryland are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Maryland Department of Labor, State Board of Master Electricians.
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