Not Just a Job - a Career !

The Austin Electrical Training Alliance is currently taking applications for the electrical apprenticeship.

What's the apprenticeship?    The apprenticeship is a 5 year program that trains you to become a Journeyman Inside Wireman and prepares you to pass the state of Texas licensing exam.

Best of all - you work in the electrical field while attending the program - Earn while you Learn!

The minimum salary for a new apprentice is $13.76/hour - and you receive salary increases throughout your time in the program.

The charts below shows your total potential earnings during the 5 year program and the associated costs of the program.

To get started - click here to review the program requirements.

Apprentice Wages during 5 Years of Program

First Year Wages* Wage Per Hour 6-Month Period Total Per Year
$ 13.76 $ 14,310.40 $ 29,650.40
 
$ 15.13 $ 15,735.20
2nd Year Wages* Wage Per Hour 12-Month Period Total Per Year
$ 16.51 $ 17,170.40 $ 34,340.80
3rd Year Wages* Wage Per Hour 12-Month Period Total Per Year
$ 19.26 $ 20,030.40 $ 40,060.80
4th Year Wages* Wage Per Hour 12-Month Period Total Per Year
$ 20.63 $ 21,455.20 $ 42,910.40
5th Year Wages* Wage Per Hour 12-Month Period Total Per Year
$ 22.01 $ 22,890.40 $ 45,780.80
Total 5 Year Apprentice Wages* $ 193,346.40
Total 5 Year Cost of Training** $  5,735.00
Net Earnings while in Training $ 187,611.40

* Total Wages are based on a 40 hour work week and using the wage rate for 26 weeks for a 6-month period or 52 weeks for a 1-year period.

**Cost of Training:

Year Tuition1 Tools2 Union Dues3 Total
1 $650 $250 $447 $1,347
2 $650 $0 $447 $1,097
3 $650 $0 $447 $1,097
4 $650 $0 $447 $1,097
5 $650 $0 $447 $1,097

 

1Tuition is due each year by June 30th.   Late fees apply after that date.

2These are estimated costs and your actual cost may be lower if you already own some/all needed tools.

3Union dues are payable each month to IBEW Local Union 520 and the current dues are $37.25/month.