Building systems
Electrician
Install, maintain and repair wiring and electrical equipment while following technical and safety requirements.
BLS · May 2025
EDUCATION & ENTRY
Registered apprenticeship + licensing
Registered apprenticeships pair paid work with related instruction. A college’s apprenticeship award is not the full apprenticeship timeline. Apply through the relevant apprenticeship committee and confirm current openings and Oregon license requirements.
The state’s typical entry education classification is “High school diploma or equivalent.” This describes the occupation broadly; employers, programs and licensing bodies set specific requirements.
CONNECT THE CAREER TO A PLACE TO LEARN
Oregon training options
These are related routes to investigate. Confirm the full preparation, current admissions and eligibility for your intended role with the provider.
Portland Community College
Electrician Apprenticeship Technologies
College coursework for registered electrical apprentices.
Ask: How do I apply to the apprenticeship committee? College admission alone does not secure an apprenticeship.
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Klamath Community College
Electrical Apprenticeship Related Training
Study electrical fundamentals alongside a sponsored apprenticeship route in the Klamath Basin.
Ask: Which sponsor and electrical trade does this route serve, and what are the current application requirements?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Take this question to a counselor.
What are the application requirements, work schedule and full apprenticeship term?
Before choosing a program, ask for prerequisites, the complete timeline, class and placement schedules, and a full cost estimate including supplies, exams, travel and living expenses.
Build a working cost estimate →Understand the numbers.
The median is the midpoint of estimated wages for Oregon workers in this occupation. The hourly median is $48.71. These figures describe workers across experience levels; they are not starting pay or the earnings of graduates from the programs below.
Oregon projects employment moving from 10,812 jobs in 2024 to 12,115 in 2034. The projected 11,095 openings over the decade include growth and replacement needs as workers leave an occupation. Dividing that total by ten gives the rounded annual average shown above. These are projections, not today’s vacancies.
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