Electrician at Washington, D.C. Electricians JATC, I.B.E.W. Local No. 26
at Washington, D.C. Electricians JATC, I.B.E.W. Local No. 26 in Lanham, MD
About This Program
The Washington, D.C. Electricians JATC, I.B.E.W. Local No. 26 offers a union electrician apprenticeship program based in Lanham, Maryland. As a Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee program affiliated with IBEW Local 26, this apprenticeship combines hands-on field experience with classroom education, preparing apprentices for a full career in the electrical trade in the greater Washington, D.C. metro area.
The five-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside journeyman electricians on real job sites, learning electrical theory, wiring methods, conduit bending, load calculations, the National Electrical Code, and workplace safety. Training wages are paid from the start and increase as apprentices advance through each year of the program.
Graduates complete the program as journeyman electricians, a credential recognized across the industry. Union membership with IBEW Local 26 provides access to collectively bargained wages and benefits, making this an excellent long-term career path for those entering the electrical trades in Maryland and the D.C. region.
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 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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