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Electrician

Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems for homes, businesses, and industrial sites. They often work with unions, contractors, utility companies, or on construction projects.

With further training, they can advance to roles like master electrician, inspector, or project manager, or specialize in areas such as renewable energy or industrial automation.

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Explore Career Tracks

1. Residential Electrician

  • Works on wiring and electrical systems in homes
  • Involves installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems
  • Must have an electrical license in Wisconsin
  1. Commercial Electrician
  • Focuses on electrical systems in commercial buildings
  • Requires understanding of complex electrical systems and codes
  • Must have an electrical license in Wisconsin
  1. Industrial Electrician
  • Wiring of industrial and manufacturing facilities
  • Requires understanding of complex processes and controls
  • Must have an electrical license in Wisconsin
  1. Low voltage (technology) electrician
  • Installation of building automation systems, fiber optics, security systems
  • Requires an understanding of various products and systems
  1. Utility Line Worker (Lineman)
  • Installs and repairs electrical power lines
  • Requires work at heights and in various weather conditions

Career at a Glance

Starting Requirements:

No entry requirements to begin Milwaukee Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (MEJATC) Construction Wireman Program.

Requirements to Enter Apprenticeship:

- High school diploma or GED

- Basic math, 1 year of Algebra, (both math courses you must have a ‘C’ or better, science, and reading/comprehension skills) (Accuplacer test may be required)

- 18 years of age

- A valid driver’s license

- A vehicle to get to and from work/school

- OSHA 10 in Construction

Length of Training/Apprenticeship:

- Typically, 4-5 years for full apprenticeship

Training Providers:

  1. Milwaukee Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (MEJATC) (Paid)
  2. Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC)
  3. Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS)
  4. Various employer led trainings (Paid)

Example Employers:

  1. Pieper Electric
  2. Staff Electric
  3. Lemberg Electric
  4. Terminal Andrae Electric
  5. Roman Electric

Wage Progression:

Entry Level:

  • After 1 year: $38,500 - $47,000 per year

Mid-level:

  • Average overall: $48,000 - $58,000 per year

Experienced level:

  • Average overall: $65,000 - $96,470 per year

Note: These figures reflect base pay only. Union and private sector careers may include additional benefits such as healthcare, retirement, and paid training that significantly increase total compensation.