Becoming an Electrician in Texas

Texas has a statewide regulation on becoming a licensed electrician that is laid out by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR). Anyone who does electrical work in this state must be licensed, including businesses and individuals. There is an exception for those who work as electricians in agricultural operations only, and they do not require a statewide electrician’s license.[En Español]

Texas Electrician License Requirements

Generally, a person can start out as an electrical apprentice as early as age 16, as long as he or she assists with electrical work only under the supervision of a master electrician. A 16-year-old can also become a residential appliance installer if they pass the residential appliance installer exam.

At age 18, one can become an electrical sign apprentice. After 4,000 hours of on-the-job training under a master electrician and passing a residential wireman examination, an individual can become a residential wireman. At 8,000 hours under supervision and after passing a maintenance electrician exam, one can become a maintenance electrician.

Requirements for an Electrician Journeyman License in Texas

There are also multiple journeyman options available after 7,000 hours of electrician training. One can become a journeyman lineman at 7,000 hours in an apprenticeship program approved by the United States Department of Labor, or after three years as a journeyman lineman for a state employer. They must also pass the journeyman lineman exam at one of the electrician schools in the state. At 8,000 hours of training under a master electrician, individuals have the option of taking the journeyman electrician or sign electrician examination to become a journeyman electrician or journeyman sign electrician, respectfully.

Becoming a Master Electrician

After 12,000 hours of training under a master electrician and passing an exam, one can become a master sign electrician. If an individual holds a journeyman electrician license for at least two years, passes the master electrician examination and has at least 12,000 hours of on-the-job training under a master electrician, they can then become a Master Electrician.

The Job Outlook in Texas

In 2018, there were 68,010 people working as electricians in Texas, as detailed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Employment for electricians throughout the state is predicted to increase by 14 percent until 2028, which is higher than the average across all occupations. Becoming a journeyman electrician is in high demand, and it is estimated that approximately 9,390 people will be hired by 2028. Texas is one of the top five employers of electricians in the United States, which makes this field a smart choice in this state.

Electrician Salaries in Texas

In 2019, the average annual salary for electricians in Texas was $51,120 (BLS). This is equivalent to $24.58 per hour. Those with experience and who are well trained can earn over $62,250 per year. The top 10th percentile earned an average of $76,590. There are many career opportunities for people to find good-paying jobs in this field.

Salaries in Texas by Occupation

Occupation	Total Employment	Mean Hourly Wage	Mean Annual Wage	Annual Salary 10th Percentile	Annual Salary 25th Percentile	Annual Salary 75th Percentile	Annual Salary 90th Percentile
Electricians	63,750	$25.11	$52,230	$32,050	$39,000	$62,250	$76,590
Helpers--Electricians	11,500	$16.33	$33,960	$23,010	$27,300	$39,620	$47,330
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	810	$28.76	$59,830	$30,860	$51,680	$72,960	$80,790
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	6,280	$28.15	$58,560	$34,590	$43,680	$69,210	$84,340
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	1,920	$32.48	$67,560	$41,580	$53,940	$82,620	$96,430
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	10,600	$28.16	$58,570	$34,460	$43,240	$73,430	$83,650

Electrician Salaries in Texas by Region

Area	Total Employment	Mean Hourly Wage	Mean Annual Salary	Hourly Wage 10th Percentile	Hourly Wage 25th Percentile	Hourly Wage 75th Percentile	Hourly Wage 90th Percentile
Texarkana, TX-AR	270	$24.02	$49,950	$15.34	$18.17	$28.81	$35.87
Abilene, TX	440	$24.16	$50,250	$16.61	$19.28	$27.94	$31.42
Amarillo, TX	700	$25.97	$54,020	$15.51	$19.32	$30.72	$37.39
Austin-Round Rock, TX	4,760	$25.61	$53,260	$15.50	$18.71	$30.16	$41.48
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX	1,410	$27.98	$58,190	$17.15	$21.48	$31.87	$43.19
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX	360	$19.69	$40,960	$13.05	$15.04	$22.83	$29.84
College Station-Bryan, TX	320	$24.20	$50,340	$14.54	$18.58	$28.90	$33.88
Corpus Christi, TX	1,150	$24.26	$50,460	$15.88	$19.35	$29.05	$31.93
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	17,350	$24.23	$50,390	$15.26	$18.77	$28.76	$33.92
El Paso, TX	1,510	$18.02	$37,470	$10.81	$13.26	$22.05	$25.05
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX	17,700	$27.63	$57,470	$16.53	$20.80	$33.36	$39.31
Killeen-Temple, TX	420	$21.72	$45,180	$14.88	$17.55	$25.52	$29.41
Laredo, TX	250	$21.04	$43,770	$13.78	$15.59	$25.37	$30.87
Longview, TX	490	$22.95	$47,740	$15.86	$17.64	$26.97	$31.60
Lubbock, TX	380	$20.77	$43,200	$12.97	$16.03	$25.65	$30.35
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX	490	$18.61	$38,720	$10.15	$12.82	$24.51	$28.87
Midland, TX	1,030	$27.90	$58,020	$18.19	$23.23	$31.59	$38.09
Odessa, TX	920	$23.71	$49,310	$16.55	$18.83	$28.05	$31.05
San Angelo, TX	190	$23.95	$49,820	$16.52	$18.81	$28.43	$35.23
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX	4,020	$23.65	$49,200	$15.80	$18.41	$28.29	$32.26
Sherman-Denison, TX	200	$21.02	$43,720	$13.54	$16.10	$26.00	$30.04
Tyler, TX	360	$22.24	$46,260	$13.60	$16.08	$26.75	$31.03
Victoria, TX	250	$17.67	$36,760	$10.09	$10.96	$23.17	$28.80
Waco, TX	530	$23.40	$48,670	$13.68	$18.36	$28.62	$32.69
Wichita Falls, TX	170	$22.49	$46,780	$15.20	$17.65	$27.25	$29.69

Electrical Apprenticeship Programs in Texas

Texas is a big state with a lot of options for future electricians. To become an electrician in the state, you must be licensed, which means going through an apprenticeship program. You can choose from union or non-union programs.

Union electrician apprenticeships in Texas are based on standard set by the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). These two organizations come together to ensure apprentices receive a comprehensive education and training.

The NECA-IBEW joint trust offers training programs through local Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committees (JATCs). To get into a competitive union apprenticeship, you must apply with a JATC. There are several in Texas:

• Austin Electrical Training Alliance
• El Paso Electricians JATC
• Houston JATC
• North Texas Electrical JATC in Grand Prairie
• Rio Grande Valley Laredo Electrical JATC
• South Texas Electrical JATC in San Antonio
• IBEW Local 72 in Waco
• IBEW Local 527 in Galveston
• West Texas Electrical JATC in Amarillo and Lubbock
• Texas Gulf Coast Electrical Apprenticeship Program in Corpus Christi

Non-union apprenticeship programs for electricians in Texas are associated with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) or the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC):

• IEC Central Texas Chapter in Austin
• IEC El Paso Chapter
• IEC Dallas Chapter
• IEC Forth Worth/Tarrant County
• IEC San Antonio Chapter
• IEC Texas Gulf Coast Chapter in Houston
• IEC of Lubbock
• IEC Rio Grande Valley Chapter in Harlingen
• ABC Central Texas in Austin
• ABC South Texas in San Antonio
• ABC Texas Gulf Coast in Freeport
• ABC Southeast Texas in Nederland

Electrician Training Programs in Texas

Training to become an electrician in Texas is usually completed through apprenticeships via unions, non-union employers, and electrician training programs. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation provides a listing of the 45 approved electrical apprentice training programs. It is also possible to attend college or trade schools in Texas to reduce the amount of experience one needs to sit for the examination to become a master or special electrician.

• Lone Star College (LSC). Located in The Woodlands, TX, this program offers electrical training that leads to an LSC and a National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certificate. These credentials are tracked in a registry system for companies to check a person’s qualifications for apprenticeship programs. LSC is one of five Registered Apprenticeship College Consortium (RACC) schools in the state of Texas.
• Houston Community College (HCC). HCC offers multiple certificate programs that prepare students for careers in the industrial electricity field. They offer coursework in Electrical Helper, Electrical Power Technology, Industrial Automation Technology and Solar Photovoltaic System Installer. This school is another of the five RACC schools in Texas.
• San Jacinto Community College (SanJac). SanJac offers an Occupational Certificate program that consists of only 15 credits, a level one Certificate of Technology that is 39 credits, a level two Certificate of Technology that is 45 credits and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Electrical Technology that is 60 credits, as well as two enhanced skills certificates. One of the enhanced skills certificates includes coursework to prepare for the master electrician exam as well as industry automation. The other enhanced skills certificate trains students in communications technology and alternative energy. SanJac is another RACC school.

Where to Find Work in Texas

With the growth that is expected in Texas over the next decade, deciding to work as an electrician is a smart choice with great income potential and job security. Most electricians in Texas work for construction companies or under independent contractors. Licensed electricians can also be hired to work for the government on contracts for cities and towns, as well as working as independent contractors and opening their own businesses.

College Programs

• Corpus Christi, TX
• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
• Eastern Texas Nonmetropolitan Area
• El Paso, TX
• Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX
• Laredo, TX
• McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
• Northwestern Texas Nonmetropolitan Area
• Odessa, TX
• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
• Sherman-Denison, TX
• Texarkana, TX-AR

Corpus Christi, TX Area

101 Baldwin Blvd., Corpus Christi, Texas 78404-3897
(361) 698-1255
Electrical Engineering – Certificate Program, Electrical Engineering – Associate Program

Del Mar College offers multiple training options, including a Certificate program and an Associate program. Classes are taken at their campus in the city of Corpus Christi, Texas. The college has around 10,852 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Fees for tuition for in-district students are roughly about $2,676 and are $3,976 and $4,938 for in-state and out-of-state students respectively, while study materials may cost roughly $1,260, depending on the program.

Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division Area

5001 North MacArthur Blvd., Irving, Texas 75038-3899
(972) 273-3000
Electrical Technology – Certificate Program, Electrical Technology – Associate Program

North Lake College offers multiple training options, including a Certificate program and an Associate program. All programs are offered at their campus in the city of Irving, TX. Most of the school’s 9,871 students are on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. The cost of tuition for in-district students is generally in the order of $1,770 and are $3,330 and $5,220 for in-state and out-of-state students respectively, while books and supplies may cost around $2,000, although this varies from program to program.

Eastern Texas Nonmetropolitan Area Area

2886 FM 1735, Mount Pleasant, Texas 75455
(903) 434-8100
Electrical Technology – Certificate Program

The Certificate program in Electrical Technology at Northeast Texas Community College is offered at their campus in Mount Pleasant in Titus County, Texas. This public college has in the region of 2,989 students in total, with most students on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. The cost of tuition for in-district students is generally in the order of $2,729 and are $4,589 and $6,029 for in-state and out-of-state students respectively, while books and supplies may cost around $1,288, although this varies from program to program.

2400 Clarksville St, Paris, Texas 75460
(903) 785-7661
Electrician – Certificate Program

Paris Junior College’s Certificate-level Electrician program is based at their campus in the town of Paris, TX. Most of the school’s 4,999 students are on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. The cost of tuition for in-district students is generally in the order of $2,400 and are $3,900 and $5,400 for in-state and out-of-state students respectively. Learning materials may cost in the order of $1,500, although this will vary with the program.

100 Cardinal Drive, Athens, Texas 75751
(903) 675-6200
Journeyman Electrician – Certificate Program, Master Electrician – Associate Program

Trinity Valley Community College offers multiple training options, including a Certificate program and an Associate program. Classes are taken at their campus in the town of Athens, TX. The majority of of the school’s 4,668 students are on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. The cost of tuition for in-district students is usually in the order of $2,460 and are $4,350 and $5,280 for in-state and out-of-state students respectively. Learning materials may cost in the order of $1,715, although this will vary with the program.

El Paso, TX Area

8360 Burnham Road, Suite 100, El Paso, Texas 79907
(915) 595-1935
Electrical Technician – Certificate Program

The Electrical Technician Certificate program in Electrical Technician at Brightwood College is based at their El Paso campus in the city of El Paso, Texas. This private, for-profit college has in the region of 587 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Tuition fees for the Electrical Technician program are likely to be in the order of $14,634 per year. Learning materials may cost in the order of $1,008. Program completion is usually 9 months.

9050 Viscount Blvd, El Paso, Texas 79925
(915) 831-2000
Electrical Technology – Certificate Program

The Certificate program in Electrical Technology at El Paso Community College is based at their campus in the city of El Paso, Texas. The college has about 28,764 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. The cost of tuition for in-state students is in the order of $2,746 and for students from outside the state in the order of $4,522 per year. Learning materials may cost in the order of $1,060, although this will vary with the program.

6101 Montana Ave, El Paso, Texas 79925-2021
(915) 779-8031
Electrical Technician – Certificate Program, Electrical Technician – Associate Program

Vista College offers multiple training options, including a Certificate program and an Associate program. Classes are taken at their campus in the city of El Paso, Texas. The college has about 3,500 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. The retention rate of full-time students at this college is 60%. The cost of tuition is in the order of $15,680 for each academic year, while study materials may cost roughly $150, depending on the program.

Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX Area

500 College Dr, Lake Jackson, Texas 77566-3199
(979) 230-3000
Industrial and Commercial Electricity – Associate Program, Industrial and Commercial Electricity – Certificate Program

Brazosport College offers multiple training options, including an Associate program and a Certificate program. Classes are taken at their campus in Lake Jackson in Brazoria County. This public college has about 4,221 students in total, with the majority of students on 4-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. The cost of tuition for in-district students is roughly in the order of $2,715 and are $3,735 and $5,355 for in-state and out-of-state students respectively, while study materials may cost roughly $1,500, depending on the program.

9700 Bissonnet St-Ste 1400, Houston, Texas 77036-8001
(713) 772-4200 x121
Electrician – Certificate Program

The Certificate program in Electrician at Altierus Career College is taught at their Bissonnet campus in the city of Houston, TX. The majority of of the school’s 590 students are on diploma programs of under two years. The college is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Tuition fees for the Electrician program are usually about $14,133 yearly. Study materials can cost about $2,654. Typically, the program is completed in 9 months.

4015 Ave Q, Galveston, Texas 77550-7496
(409) 944-1220
Electrical & Electronics Technology – Entry Level – Certificate Program, Electrical & Electronics Technology – Associate Program

Galveston College offers various Certificate program options for future professionals, a Certificate program and an Associate program. All programs are taught at their campus in the town of Galveston, TX. This public college has about 2,071 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Fees for tuition for in-district students are likely to be about $2,050 and are $2,650 and $4,600 for in-state and out-of-state students respectively. Study materials can cost about $910, depending on the program chosen.

3100 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77002
(877) 422-6111
Electrical Technology – Associate Degree, Electrical Power Technology – Certificate, Electrical Technology (Commercial) – Certificate

Houston Community College offers various Certificate program options for future opticians. All programs are based at their campus in the city of Houston. Most of the school’s 56,522 students are on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Tuition fees for in-district students are usually around $1,632 and are $3,360 and $3,756 for in-state and out-of-state students respectively. Learning materials may cost in the order of $2,250, although this will vary with the program.

511 S Whiting, Baytown, Texas 77520
(281) 427-5611
Electrical Construction – Certificate Program, Electrical Technology – Associate Program

Lee College offers various Certificate program options for future opticians, a Certificate program and an Associate program. Classes are taken at their campus in the city of Baytown, TX. Most of the school’s 6,202 students are on 2-year programs. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Tuition fees for in-district students are usually around $1,672 and are $2,488 and $3,520 for in-state and out-of-state students respectively. Learning materials may cost in the order of $1,500, although this will depend on the program.

5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77381-4399
(832) 813-6500
Electrical Engineering – Certificate Program

Lone Star College System’s Certificate-level Electrical Engineering program is taught at their campus in the city of The Woodlands. This public college has about 70,724 students in total, with most students on 2-year programs. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Fees for tuition for in-district students are roughly about $1,600 and are $3,403 and $3,760 for in-state and out-of-state students respectively. Books and supplies can cost roughly $2,000, although this will depend on the program.

227 W Airtex Blvd, Houston, Texas 77090
(832) 484-9100
Electrical Installer and Service Technician – Certificate Program

Professional Career Training Institute offers various Certificate program options for future opticians. All programs are imparted at their campus in the city of Houston, Texas. This private, for-profit college has about 114 students in total, with most students on programs that last under 2 years. The college is institutionally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Tuition fees for the Electrical Installer and Service Technician program are generally about $5,300 for each academic year. Books and supplies can cost around $200. Typically, the program is completed in 6 months.

8060 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, Texas 77505
(281) 998-6150
Electrical Technology – Certificate Program, Electrical Technology – Associate Program

San Jacinto Community College offers various Certificate program options for future opticians, a Certificate program and an Associate program. All programs are offered at their campus in Pasadena in Harris County, TX. This public college has approximately 28,326 students in total, with most students on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Tuition fees for in-district students are generally around $1,500 and are $2,580 and $4,140 for in-state and out-of-state students respectively. Study materials can cost around $1,566, depending on the program chosen.

Laredo, TX Area

West End Washington St, Laredo, Texas 78040-4395
(956) 721-5140
Electrical Technology – Certificate Program

Laredo Community College’s Certificate-level Electrical Technology program is taught at their campus in the city of Laredo. This public college has about 8,749 students in total, with the majority of students on 2-year programs. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Fees for tuition for in-district students are generally about $3,300 and are $4,500 and $5,748 for in-state and out-of-state students respectively. Books and supplies can cost around $1,800, although this will depend on the program.

McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX Area

1500 South Jackson Road, McAllen, Texas 78503-1625
(956) 630-1499
Electrical Technician – Certificate Program

Brightwood College’s Certificate-level Electrical Technician program is taught at their McAllen campus in the city of McAllen. The majority of of the school’s 544 students are on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Tuition fees for the Electrical Technician program are about $15,284 annually. Books and supplies can cost around $1,108. The typical program completion time is 9 months.

3201 W Pecan, McAllen, Texas 78502-9701
(956) 872-8311
Electrician Technology – Associate Program, Electrician Technology – Certificate Program

South Texas College offers multiple training options, including an Associate program and a Certificate program. Classes are taken at their campus in the city of McAllen, TX. The majority of of the school’s 34,371 students are on 4-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Fees for tuition for in-district students are generally about $3,720 and are $4,020 and $7,620 for in-state and out-of-state students respectively. Books and supplies can cost around $1,200, although this will depend on the program.

Northwestern Texas Nonmetropolitan Area Area

1401 S. College Ave, Levelland, Texas 79336
(806) 894-9611 x2542
ELPT Basic Electrical Certificate – Certificate Program, Electrical and Power Transmission Technology-Electrician Specialization – Associate Program

South Plains College offers various Certificate program options for future professionals, a Certificate program and an Associate program. Classes are taken at their campus in the town of Levelland, Texas. The majority of of the school’s 9,126 students are on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Fees for tuition for in-district students are usually in the order of $2,240 and are $3,464 and $3,848 for in-state and out-of-state students respectively, while books and supplies may cost in the order of $1,340, although this varies from program to program.

6200 College Ave, Snyder, Texas 79549
(325) 573-8511
Electrical Lineman Technology – Certificate Program, Electrical Lineman Technology – Associate Program

Western Texas College offers various Certificate program options for future opticians, a Certificate program and an Associate program. All programs are offered at their campus in the town of Snyder, TX. This public college has about 2,124 students in total, with most students on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. The cost of tuition for in-district students is usually around $2,700 and are $3,900 and $5,010 for in-state and out-of-state students respectively, while books and supplies may cost around $1,516, although this varies from program to program.

Odessa, TX Area

201 W University Blvd, Odessa, Texas 79764
(432) 335-6400
Electrical Lineman – Certificate Program, Residential Wiring – Associate Program

Odessa College offers various Certificate program options for future opticians, a Certificate program and an Associate program. Classes are taken at their campus in the city of Odessa, Texas. Most of the school’s 5,473 students are on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Tuition fees for in-district students are generally around $2,778 and are $3,834 and $4,842 for in-state and out-of-state students respectively, while books and supplies may cost around $1,303, although this varies from program to program.

San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Area

5819 NW Loop 410-Ste 160, San Antonio, Texas 78238
(210) 520-1800 x102
Electrical Technician – Certificate Program

The Certificate program in Electrical Technician at Lamson Institute can be taken at their campus in the city of San Antonio. The majority of of the school’s 174 students are on diploma programs of under two years. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Tuition fees for the Electrical Technician program are about $15,220 for each academic year. Usually, the program is completed in 9 months.

1801 Martin Luther King Dr, San Antonio, Texas 78203-2098
(210) 486-2000
Electrical Trades Level 1 – Certificate Program, Electrical Trades – Associate Program

St Philip’s College offers multiple training options, including a Certificate program and two Associate programs. Classes are taken at their campus in the city of San Antonio, Texas. The majority of of the school’s 11,198 students are on 2-year programs. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Fees for tuition for in-district students are roughly about $2,760 and are $7,170 and $13,770 for in-state and out-of-state students respectively, while study materials may cost roughly $1,190, depending on the program.

Sherman-Denison, TX Area

6101 Grayson Drive, Denison, Texas 75020-8299
(903) 465-6030
Electrical Technology – Certificate Program

Grayson College offers various Certificate program options for future opticians. All programs are based at their campus in Denison in Grayson County. The college has approximately 4,591 students in total, with most students on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Tuition fees for in-district students are usually around $1,992 and are $2,904 and $4,008 for in-state and out-of-state students respectively. Learning materials may cost in the order of $1,480, although this will vary with the program.

Texarkana, TX-AR Area

2500 N Robison Rd, Texarkana, Texas 75599
(903) 823-3456
Electrical Technology – Certificate Program

Texarkana College’s Certificate program in Electrical Technology is offered at their campus in the city of Texarkana. This public college has approximately 4,165 students in total, with most students on 2-year programs. The college is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Tuition fees for in-district students are usually around $2,116 and are $3,388 and $4,588 for in-state and out-of-state students respectively. Learning materials may cost in the order of $1,444, although this will vary with the program.

* College accredition status and tuition fees and are, to our best knowledge, correct at the time of writing, and sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (http://nces.ed.gov/). Check all details directly with college before applying.

Neighbor States

Residents of Texas may also wish to review their options in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.

FAQs

How Long Does it Take to Become an Electrician in Texas?

To become an electrician in Texas, you must go through an apprenticeship and training program. It takes 4,000 hours of training, or about two years, to earn the lowest level of licensing as a residential wireman. You’ll need 8,000 hours to become a journeyman electrician.

How much do electricians earn in the state of Texas?

According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, electricians in the state of Texas made an average of $52,230 per year in 2019. Entry-level electricians earned around $32,050 and some experienced professionals earned salaries as high as $76,590.

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