Union Electrician
Step Into a High-Demand Field. Is Unions & Construction Your Next Big Move?
Union electricians power homes, businesses, and infrastructure by installing and maintaining electrical systems that keep everything running. As a union apprentice, you’ll earn while you learn—gaining hands-on experience on job sites while completing expert-led classroom training. The five-year program is rigorous and highly respected, producing journeymen who are ready to hit the ground running. Union electricians enjoy strong wages, healthcare and retirement benefits, and a clear path to long-term stability. If you want a high-skill, high-reward career with real growth potential, the electrical trade offers a proven way forward.
Do you have these skills? You may be a great match for this position.
Union electricians rely on focus, steady hands, and strong problem-solving skills. Their attention to safety and ability to follow detailed plans help them complete precise, high-stakes work that keeps systems running and people safe.
What can I expect to earn?
Pre-apprentices generally start around $30,908 per year. First-year apprentices earn around $42,494. Pay increases annually. Journeymen earn $77,272 per year. (source: Austin Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & Trust Committee website, Feb. 2026)
Full Degree Title
Electricians Union Apprenticeship Program Local Union 520
Degree Type
Apprenticeship Program
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Counties
Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, Williamson Counties
Also Provided
- Professional tools, union dues, and required safety gear.
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