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 |
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$ 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 |
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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.