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 O\*NET 47-2111.00 · Average pay $65k+ (all experience levels)

# Electrician training programs & *pay*

Average pay $71,490 (all experience levels); median $63,190; top 10% earn over $108,510. Electricians install and maintain wiring, power, lighting and control systems in homes, commercial buildings and plants. This page is pay-first: what electricians earn in each state, and how far the top 10% sit above entry-level pay, from BLS data.

- **$71,490** Average pay (U.S., all experience levels)
- **$42,640** Entry-level / bottom 10%
- **$63,190** Median pay (U.S.)
- **$108,510** Top 10% earn over

757,220 jobs nationwide · 1,346 listed programs in 52 states. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay.

Source: [BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm). O\*NET 47-2111.00.

Highest-paying states (BLS median)

- [Oregon $101k](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/oregon/)
- [Illinois $100k](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/illinois/)
- [Hawaii $96k](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/hawaii/)
- [Washington $95k](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/washington/)
- [Alaska $89k](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/alaska/)

BLS wage data

## What electricians earn

As of the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15, electricians in the United States earned an average (mean) of $71,490 a year across all experience levels, with a median of $63,190; the entry-level / bottom 10% figure (10th percentile) was $42,640 and the top 10% earned more than $108,510.

Annual wages for Electricians (SOC 47-2111) from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. It is in our Average pay $65k+ (all experience levels) group: the national average (mean, all experience levels) is $71,490; the median is $63,190 and the entry-level / bottom 10% figure is $42,640.

10th: $43k 25th: $49k Median: $63k 75th: $84k 90th: $109k

| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| United States | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | 757,220 |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Hourly median $30.38.

Pay first

## Electrician pay by state

Where electricians earn the most, by BLS average (mean) pay across all experience levels. The median, entry-level / bottom 10% and top 10% figures for each state are alongside.

| # | State | Average (all levels) | Median | Entry-level / bottom 10% | Top 10% earn over | Employed |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Oregon | $99,750 | $101,310 | $59,550 | $131,530 | 10,590 |
| 2 | Washington | $94,470 | $95,220 | $52,170 | $133,950 | 19,380 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $92,870 | $96,460 | $45,730 | $124,590 | 3,070 |
| 4 | Illinois | $92,230 | $99,560 | $49,240 | $123,660 | 23,120 |
| 5 | Alaska | $90,040 | $89,440 | $58,420 | $123,200 | 1,870 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $88,860 | $78,970 | $51,950 | $125,790 | 2,440 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $86,700 | $77,250 | $48,570 | $130,860 | 13,520 |
| 8 | California | $85,860 | $76,160 | $46,800 | $140,340 | 73,310 |
| 9 | New York | $84,860 | $78,750 | $45,740 | $131,640 | 40,130 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $81,560 | $79,420 | $46,990 | $128,210 | 17,810 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $80,830 | $78,160 | $47,480 | $118,820 | 14,350 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $77,390 | $77,540 | $47,680 | $104,280 | 7,710 |
| 13 | Maine | $77,250 | $75,380 | $54,180 | $115,720 | 3,780 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $75,770 | $67,600 | $45,600 | $122,620 | 22,730 |
| 15 | Nevada | $75,710 | $73,570 | $46,110 | $121,200 | 8,350 |
| 16 | Maryland | $75,450 | $73,490 | $46,450 | $118,370 | 13,690 |
| 17 | Wyoming | $74,860 | $76,120 | $48,240 | $104,000 | 2,960 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $74,150 | $74,090 | $42,990 | $102,840 | 2,420 |
| 19 | Michigan | $73,840 | $76,270 | $42,980 | $103,120 | 23,530 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $73,810 | $76,540 | $44,830 | $101,770 | 14,310 |
| 21 | Vermont | $73,360 | $63,430 | $47,470 | $132,080 | 1,270 |
| 22 | Missouri | $72,310 | $65,410 | $43,860 | $104,060 | 12,780 |
| 23 | Montana | $71,930 | $76,760 | $49,130 | $89,510 | 2,750 |
| 24 | Indiana | $70,820 | $68,490 | $43,190 | $99,310 | 19,020 |
| 25 | Delaware | $70,750 | $63,700 | $38,280 | $105,340 | 2,260 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $70,460 | $65,710 | $46,440 | $101,020 | 3,570 |
| 27 | Kansas | $69,200 | $65,860 | $42,660 | $96,830 | 6,350 |
| 28 | Ohio | $68,840 | $64,700 | $40,750 | $99,280 | 28,950 |
| 29 | Virginia | $67,850 | $62,900 | $40,780 | $105,720 | 23,630 |
| 30 | West Virginia | $67,840 | $64,810 | $43,620 | $95,140 | 4,290 |
| 31 | Idaho | $66,600 | $63,000 | $38,830 | $95,470 | 5,690 |
| 32 | Colorado | $66,310 | $62,230 | $45,520 | $94,160 | 17,010 |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $65,780 | $62,840 | $43,190 | $91,850 | 3,330 |
| 34 | Utah | $65,290 | $62,000 | $39,940 | $89,110 | 11,450 |
| 35 | Arizona | $64,220 | $61,060 | $45,540 | $89,600 | 21,140 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $63,960 | $60,820 | $40,400 | $94,040 | 6,440 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $63,540 | $61,090 | $39,600 | $92,160 | 17,070 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $63,410 | $61,010 | $37,900 | $92,740 | 8,500 |
| 39 | Iowa | $63,190 | $60,860 | $39,770 | $89,480 | 10,310 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $62,350 | $61,540 | $38,750 | $81,810 | 10,550 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $61,980 | $61,390 | $44,320 | $80,060 | 2,980 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $61,410 | $59,720 | $37,110 | $85,260 | 11,030 |
| 43 | Georgia | $61,090 | $58,320 | $37,180 | $84,000 | 21,650 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $59,620 | $58,390 | $36,650 | $86,830 | 5,020 |
| 45 | Texas | $59,280 | $58,570 | $37,920 | $80,300 | 76,770 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $59,030 | $58,740 | $44,330 | $77,800 | 8,010 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $58,000 | $60,860 | $38,200 | $76,540 | 6,610 |
| 48 | Florida | $57,660 | $57,250 | $38,190 | $77,180 | 49,700 |
| 49 | Alabama | $57,510 | $55,690 | $37,640 | $78,230 | 10,900 |
| 50 | North Carolina | $56,850 | $56,800 | $40,130 | $75,060 | 21,640 |
| 51 | U.S. Virgin Islands | $56,830 | $51,790 | $36,470 | $78,950 | 140 |
| 52 | Arkansas | $53,470 | $49,070 | $34,910 | $74,460 | 7,500 |
| 53 | Guam | $44,440 | $43,020 | $39,570 | $54,040 | 890 |
| 54 | Puerto Rico | $39,910 | $37,440 | $27,840 | $58,870 | 1,740 |
Every state BLS published, ranked by average (mean) annual wage. BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.

### The path from entry-level to top-10% pay

Nationally, the top 10% of electricians earn more than $108,510, which is $65,870 more than the $42,640 entry-level / bottom 10% figure. The steps between, from the same BLS release:

- **$42,640** Entry-level / bottom 10%
- **$49,430** 25th percentile
- **$63,190** Median
- **$83,940** 75th percentile
- **$108,510** Top 10% (90th percentile)

Highest top-10% pay by state: California ($140,340), Washington ($133,950), Vermont ($132,080). BLS OEWS does not split wages by union membership, so we do not show a union vs. non-union pay figure; we have not found an occupation-level federal source for one.

Looking for the apprenticeship side instead? RegisteredTradeSchools.com covers electrician registered apprenticeships, sponsors and how to apply. [Electrician apprenticeships on RegisteredTradeSchools.com →](https://registeredtradeschools.com/trades/electrician/)

Training & tuition

## What training costs

Tuition comes only from published College Scorecard figures. Apprenticeship sponsors do not publish tuition in federal files, so they show “Contact program.”

| Program group | Lowest | Middle | Highest | What the figure is |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Schools with published tuition (875) | $544 | $4,739 | $53,635 | College Scorecard annual tuition & fees (in-state low end; out-of-state high end where they differ) |
| Registered apprenticeship sponsors (461) | Contact program | | | Not published in the DOL file. Registered apprenticeships are usually paid jobs with related classroom instruction. |
Ranges are computed only from rows with a sourced figure. We never estimate tuition.

### Occupation profile

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
| O\*NET-SOC code | [47-2111.00](https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/47-2111.00) |
| O\*NET title | Electricians |
| BLS SOC | 47-2111 |
| Job zone | Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed |
| Sample job titles | Control Electrician, Electrical Journey Person, Electrical Troubleshooter, Electrician, Housing Maintenance Electrician, Industrial Electrician |

### Typical tasks (O\*NET)

- Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
- Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
- Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
- Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
- Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.

Programs

## Featured electrician programs

12 of 1346 listed programs, schools with published tuition first. Pick a state below for the full list.

| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS](https://www.bergen.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=4343) Electrician | Hackensack, NJ | Certificate (1-2 years) | 21 | $12,950 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| [Advantage Technical College](https://www.adtecpr.com/) Electrician | Manati, PR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 78 | $14,700 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| [Advantage Technical College-Aguadilla](https://www.adtecpr.com/) Electrician | Aguadilla, PR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 42 | $14,700 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| [Albany Technical College](https://www.albanytech.edu/) Electrician | Albany, GA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $3,364–$5,932 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| [Albany Technical College](https://www.albanytech.edu/) Electrician | Albany, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 15 | $3,364–$5,932 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| [Alpena Community College](https://www.alpenacc.edu/) Electrician | Alpena, MI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $5,430–$8,250 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| [Alpena Community College](https://www.alpenacc.edu/) Electrician | Alpena, MI | Associate degree | 0 | $5,430–$8,250 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| [Alpena Community College](https://www.alpenacc.edu/) Electrician | Alpena, MI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 7 | $5,430–$8,250 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| [American Institute-Cherry Hill](https://www.americaninstitute.edu/) Electrician | Cherry Hill, NJ | Certificate (1-2 years) | 33 | $19,495 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| [American Institute-Clifton](https://www.americaninstitute.edu/) Electrician | CLIFTON, NJ | Certificate (1-2 years) | 34 | $19,495 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| [American Institute-Somerset](https://www.americaninstitute.edu/) Electrician | Somerset, NJ | Certificate (1-2 years) | 12 | $25,495 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| [American Institute-Toms River](https://www.americaninstitute.edu/) Electrician | Toms River, NJ | Certificate (1-2 years) | 43 | $19,495 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
Schools: NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code; “Graduates 2023-24” is the number of first-major certificates or associate degrees the school awarded in that program from July 2023 to June 2024 (IPEDS). Tuition: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (updated 2026-10-15), matched by IPEDS unit ID; it is the published figure, not a quote. Apprenticeship sponsors: DOL Office of Apprenticeship partner file (retrieved 2026-10-29); apprenticeships are typically paid, so no tuition is listed — contact the program.

By state

## Electrician pay and programs by state

Highest state medians:

- [Oregon $101k](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/oregon/)
- [Illinois $100k](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/illinois/)
- [Hawaii $96k](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/hawaii/)
- [Washington $95k](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/washington/)
- [Alaska $89k](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/alaska/)

| State | Listed programs | Median pay | 90th pct | Employed |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Alabama](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/alabama/) | 24 | $55,690 | $78,230 | 10,900 |
| [Alaska](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/alaska/) | 3 | $89,440 | $123,200 | 1,870 |
| [Arizona](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/arizona/) | 24 | $61,060 | $89,600 | 21,140 |
| [Arkansas](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/arkansas/) | 12 | $49,070 | $74,460 | 7,500 |
| [California](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/california/) | 113 | $76,160 | $140,340 | 73,310 |
| [Colorado](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/colorado/) | 20 | $62,230 | $94,160 | 17,010 |
| [Connecticut](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/connecticut/) | 10 | $77,540 | $104,280 | 7,710 |
| [Delaware](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/delaware/) | 3 | $63,700 | $105,340 | 2,260 |
| [District of Columbia](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/district-of-columbia/) | 1 | $78,970 | $125,790 | 2,440 |
| [Florida](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/florida/) | 74 | $57,250 | $77,180 | 49,700 |
| [Georgia](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/georgia/) | 59 | $58,320 | $84,000 | 21,650 |
| Guam | 0 | $43,020 | $54,040 | 890 |
| [Hawaii](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/hawaii/) | 8 | $96,460 | $124,590 | 3,070 |
| [Idaho](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/idaho/) | 9 | $63,000 | $95,470 | 5,690 |
| [Illinois](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/illinois/) | 45 | $99,560 | $123,660 | 23,120 |
| [Indiana](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/indiana/) | 20 | $68,490 | $99,310 | 19,020 |
| [Iowa](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/iowa/) | 25 | $60,860 | $89,480 | 10,310 |
| [Kansas](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/kansas/) | 23 | $65,860 | $96,830 | 6,350 |
| [Kentucky](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/kentucky/) | 61 | $59,720 | $85,260 | 11,030 |
| [Louisiana](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/louisiana/) | 34 | $61,540 | $81,810 | 10,550 |
| [Maine](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/maine/) | 11 | $75,380 | $115,720 | 3,780 |
| [Maryland](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/maryland/) | 20 | $73,490 | $118,370 | 13,690 |
| [Massachusetts](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/massachusetts/) | 8 | $79,420 | $128,210 | 17,810 |
| [Michigan](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/michigan/) | 35 | $76,270 | $103,120 | 23,530 |
| [Minnesota](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/minnesota/) | 32 | $78,160 | $118,820 | 14,350 |
| [Mississippi](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/mississippi/) | 28 | $60,860 | $76,540 | 6,610 |
| [Missouri](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/missouri/) | 20 | $65,410 | $104,060 | 12,780 |
| [Montana](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/montana/) | 28 | $76,760 | $89,510 | 2,750 |
| [Nebraska](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/nebraska/) | 15 | $60,820 | $94,040 | 6,440 |
| [Nevada](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/nevada/) | 13 | $73,570 | $121,200 | 8,350 |
| [New Hampshire](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/new-hampshire/) | 3 | $62,840 | $91,850 | 3,330 |
| [New Jersey](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/new-jersey/) | 31 | $77,250 | $130,860 | 13,520 |
| [New Mexico](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/new-mexico/) | 15 | $58,390 | $86,830 | 5,020 |
| [New York](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/new-york/) | 24 | $78,750 | $131,640 | 40,130 |
| [North Carolina](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/north-carolina/) | 108 | $56,800 | $75,060 | 21,640 |
| [North Dakota](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/north-dakota/) | 5 | $65,710 | $101,020 | 3,570 |
| [Ohio](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/ohio/) | 42 | $64,700 | $99,280 | 28,950 |
| [Oklahoma](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/oklahoma/) | 23 | $61,010 | $92,740 | 8,500 |
| [Oregon](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/oregon/) | 25 | $101,310 | $131,530 | 10,590 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/pennsylvania/) | 47 | $67,600 | $122,620 | 22,730 |
| [Puerto Rico](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/puerto-rico/) | 21 | $37,440 | $58,870 | 1,740 |
| [Rhode Island](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/rhode-island/) | 3 | $74,090 | $102,840 | 2,420 |
| [South Carolina](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/south-carolina/) | 8 | $58,740 | $77,800 | 8,010 |
| [South Dakota](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/south-dakota/) | 11 | $61,390 | $80,060 | 2,980 |
| [Tennessee](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/tennessee/) | 28 | $61,090 | $92,160 | 17,070 |
| [Texas](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/texas/) | 61 | $58,570 | $80,300 | 76,770 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 0 | $51,790 | $78,950 | 140 |
| [Utah](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/utah/) | 14 | $62,000 | $89,110 | 11,450 |
| [Vermont](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/vermont/) | 3 | $63,430 | $132,080 | 1,270 |
| [Virginia](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/virginia/) | 31 | $62,900 | $105,720 | 23,630 |
| [Washington](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/washington/) | 26 | $95,220 | $133,950 | 19,380 |
| [West Virginia](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/west-virginia/) | 9 | $64,810 | $95,140 | 4,290 |
| [Wisconsin](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/wisconsin/) | 24 | $76,540 | $101,770 | 14,310 |
| [Wyoming](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/wyoming/) | 6 | $76,120 | $104,000 | 2,960 |
State wages: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. “—” means BLS did not publish an estimate for that state. States without a link have no listed programs yet.

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FAQ

## Electrician pay and training: quick answers

### How much do electricians make?

As of the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15, electricians in the United States earned an average (mean) of $71,490 a year across all experience levels, with a median of $63,190; the entry-level / bottom 10% figure (10th percentile) was $42,640 and the top 10% earned more than $108,510.

### What is entry-level pay for electricians?

BLS does not publish a starting wage. The closest federal figure is the 10th percentile, which we label entry-level / bottom 10%: $42,640 a year nationally in the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. The median is $63,190.

### Which states pay electricians the most?

By BLS average (mean) annual wage, the top states are Oregon ($99,750), Washington ($94,470), Hawaii ($92,870), in the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.

### How many electrician training programs are listed?

We list 1,346 in 52 states: 885 school programs from the NCES IPEDS 2023-24 completions file (30,349 graduates that year) and 461 registered apprenticeship sponsors from the DOL Office of Apprenticeship partner file. Listings are matched from public files and are not endorsements.

### How much does electrician training cost?

For the 875 listed schools with published College Scorecard tuition and fees, the annual figure ranges from $544 to $53,635 (middle $4,739). Registered apprenticeships are usually paid jobs, and the DOL file does not list tuition.

## Sources

- **Wages:** U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 ([news release USDL-26-0725](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm); [data tables](https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm)). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- **Occupation:** O\*NET OnLine, [47-2111.00 Electricians](https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/47-2111.00), retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- **Apprenticeship sponsors:** U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 ([Partner Finder](https://www.apprenticeship.gov/partner-finder)).
- **Schools & graduates:** U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024\_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code ([completions file](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/data/C2024_A.zip); [CIP-SOC crosswalk](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Files/CIP2020_SOC2018_Crosswalk.xlsx)).
- **Tuition:** U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID ([source](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/)).

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Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm). Programs: NCES IPEDS 2023-24 completions; DOL Office of Apprenticeship. Tuition: College Scorecard.