Electrician

Jobs per Year

2,064

Avg Houston Wage

$20

Career Overview

Electricians install, inspect and repair wiring, control, and lighting systems. They also read blueprints and diagrams to understand where the electrical equipment needs to be installed.

As an electrician, you can enter the field through an apprenticeship and get paid for hands-on training. You will face new situations and challenges at every job site, developing your knowledge and skills.

Requirements

Driver's license

Interested in this career path?

There are 14 Training Programs available for this career path

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Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Work outside

Constant travel

Physical strength

Work at heights

Interact with people

Career Path & Growth

This career offers clear progression opportunities as you gain experience and additional certifications:

Entry Level

Trainee / Apprentice

Start your career with on-the-job training and mentorship

$18 - $22/hr

Experienced

Experienced Professional

Work independently with advanced skills and certifications

$32 - $38/hr

Other Training Programs for becoming an Electrician

These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path

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WorkTexas

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Commercial Electrical

Construction

Jobs: 2,064Wage: $20-$35/hr

Duration: 4-12 weeks

requires authorization to workReadiness test

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Construction Trades Grant - Electrical I NCCER

Lone Star College Continuing Education

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Construction Trades Grant - Electrical I NCCER

Construction

Jobs: 2,064Wage: $20-$35/hr

Duration: 4-12 weeks

requires financial documentsrequires authorization to work

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Construction Trades Grant - Electrical Technology, Occupational Skills Cert

Lone Star College Continuing Education

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Construction Trades Grant - Electrical Technology, Occupational Skills Cert

Construction

Jobs: 2,064Wage: $20-$35/hr

Duration: 4-12 weeks

requires medical documentsrequires authorization to work

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Lone Star College Continuing Education

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Construction Trades Grant - Electrical Technology, Occupational Skills Cert

Construction

Jobs: 2,064Wage: $20-$35/hr

Duration: 4-12 weeks

requires medical documentsrequires authorization to work

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College of the Mainland

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Electrical

Construction

Jobs: 2,064Wage: $20-$35/hr

Duration: 3-6 months

requires financial documentsrequires high school diploma or equivalency

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Memorial Assistance Ministries

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Electrical 1 Pre Apprenticeship

Construction

Jobs: 2,064Wage: $20-$35/hr

Duration: 4-12 weeks

Drug testrequires medical documentsBackground check

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Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation

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Electrical Apprenticeship

Construction

Jobs: 2,064Wage: $20-$35/hr

Duration: 2 yearsHouston, Tx

Drug testDriver's licenserequires high school diploma or equivalency

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Texas State Technical College

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Electrical Power & Controls Technology

Construction

Jobs: 2,064Wage: $20-$35/hr

Duration: 2 years

requires financial documentsrequires high school diploma or equivalencyReadiness test

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Texas Technical Trade School

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Electrical Technician

Construction

Jobs: 2,064Wage: $20-$35/hr

Duration: 4-12 weeks

Background checkrequires high school diploma or equivalencyrequires authorization to work

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HCC Continuing Education

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Electrician

Construction

Jobs: 2,064Wage: $20-$35/hr

Duration: 4-12 weeks

requires financial documentsrequires high school diploma or equivalency

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SER Jobs for Progress

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Electrician

Construction

Jobs: 2,064Wage: $20-$35/hr

Duration: 4-12 weeks

Drug testrequires high school diploma or equivalencyrequires authorization to work

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WorkTexas

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Residential Electrical

Construction

Jobs: 2,064Wage: $20-$35/hr

Duration: 4-12 weeks

requires authorization to work

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Memorial Assistance Ministries

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TRIO Electrical Pre Apprenticeship

Construction

Jobs: 2,064Wage: $20-$35/hr

Duration: 4-12 weeks

Drug testBackground checkrequires authorization to work

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Houston Area Urban League

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Urban Energy Job Program

Construction

Jobs: 2,064Wage: $20-$35/hr

Duration: 1-3 weeks

Drug testBackground checkrequires high school diploma or equivalency

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