Electrician training in California

39 electrician training programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

32 schools offer these electrician programs, and California has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical power, communications, lighting and control systems. Most learn the trade in a four- or five-year apprenticeship with paid on-the-job training, and most states require electricians to pass a test and be licensed.¹

In California, 19 of the 39 programs take students without a high school diploma, 16 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 4 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 39 programs here are electrician certificate or diploma (24 programs), residential electrician (9 programs), electrician apprenticeship (3 programs), short course or single level (1 program), and 2 more of 2 other kinds.

See the 39 programs

How much does electrician training cost in California?

$1,680 to $6,750 is what most electrician training programs in California cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 33 programs with a price. All of them: $506 to $26,444

In the typical program

Finished the program: 82%
Working 6 months later: 68%
Earned a year, estimated: about $44,600
Length: 22 to 51 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in California may also offer electrician training. How these figures are made

Is there free electrician training in California?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 333 people at 17 of the 39 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most electrician programs in California cost $1,680 to $6,750. Prices on this page run from $506 to $26,444.
Or earn while you learn. Apprentices are paid for their work on the job.⁶ 3 of the 39 programs here are apprenticeships, and none of them lists a price.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: paid apprenticeships, financial aid and the GI Bill

All 39 electrician training programs in California approved for WIOA funding

39 programs

Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical Technology Certificate
San Joaquin Valley College - Central Administration Office
Visalia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
San Joaquin Valley College - Central Administration Office, VisaliaElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$26,444
29 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Electrical Technology Certificate at San Joaquin Valley College - Central Administration Office
More details about Electrical Technology Certificate at San Joaquin Valley College - Central Administration Office
Finished
81%
Working at 6 months
67%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
4,161
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$26,444
students trained with WIOA funding
29
School website, Electrical Technology Certificate at San Joaquin Valley College - Central Administration Office
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Electrical Technology
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
San Joaquin Delta College, StocktonElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$45,500
Price if you pay yourself$2,576
More details about Electrical Technology at San Joaquin Delta College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
91%
Earned in a quarter
$11,369
Length
51 weeks, 5 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$8,638
Students counted
2,854
Earned a year, estimated
$45,500
Price if you pay yourself
$2,576
Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed
Electrical Training Program (Hybrid)
InterCoast Colleges
West Covina
Accredited school
No diploma needed
InterCoast Colleges, West CovinaElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$41,100
Price if you pay yourself$22,500
19 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Electrical Training Program (Hybrid) at InterCoast Colleges
More details about Electrical Training Program (Hybrid) at InterCoast Colleges
Finished
74%
Working at 6 months
63%
Earned in a quarter
$10,263
Length
50 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
1,541
Earned a year, estimated
$41,100
Price if you pay yourself
$22,500
students trained with WIOA funding
19
School website, Electrical Training Program (Hybrid) at InterCoast Colleges
Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridEducation and courses
General Electrician
Southern California Institute of Technology
Anaheim
Accredited school
Education and courses
Southern California Institute of Technology, AnaheimElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$42,600
Price if you pay yourself$16,700
8 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, General Electrician at Southern California Institute of Technology
More details about General Electrician at Southern California Institute of Technology
Finished
86%
Working at 6 months
63%
Earned in a quarter
$10,660
Length
35 weeks, 21 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,040
Students counted
1,520
Earned a year, estimated
$42,600
Price if you pay yourself
$16,700
students trained with WIOA funding
8
Program website, General Electrician at Southern California Institute of Technology
Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrician
Institute for Business and Technology
San Jose
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Institute for Business and Technology, San JoseElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$49,900
Price if you pay yourself$18,000
5 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Electrician at Institute for Business and Technology
More details about Electrician at Institute for Business and Technology
Finished
84%
Working at 6 months
66%
Earned in a quarter
$12,477
Length
42 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,195
Students counted
1,508
Earned a year, estimated
$49,900
Price if you pay yourself
$18,000
students trained with WIOA funding
5
Program website, Electrician at Institute for Business and Technology
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Electrician (Residential & General)
Center for Employment Training -Main Campus
San Jose
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Center for Employment Training -Main Campus, San JoseElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$36,200
Price if you pay yourself$16,375
45 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Electrician (Residential & General) at Center for Employment Training -Main Campus
More details about Electrician (Residential & General) at Center for Employment Training -Main Campus
Finished
82%
Working at 6 months
61%
Earned in a quarter
$9,047
Length
30 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
1,294
Earned a year, estimated
$36,200
Price if you pay yourself
$16,375
students trained with WIOA funding
45
School website, Electrician (Residential & General) at Center for Employment Training -Main Campus
Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed
Electrician Technician (Hybrid)
United Education Institute dba UEI College
Huntington Park
Accredited school
No diploma needed
United Education Institute dba UEI College, Huntington ParkElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$21,448
Program website, Electrician Technician (Hybrid) at United Education Institute dba UEI College
More details about Electrician Technician (Hybrid) at United Education Institute dba UEI College
Finished
70%
Working at 6 months
31%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$53
Students counted
842
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$21,448
Program website, Electrician Technician (Hybrid) at United Education Institute dba UEI College
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses
Electrician
Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education
Baldwin Park
Accredited school
Education and courses
Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education, Baldwin ParkElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
17 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Electrician at Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education
Finished
90%
Working at 6 months
78%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
41 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
682
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
students trained with WIOA funding
17
Residential electricianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrician Training Program (Residential) State Certified
Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD, Los AngelesResidential electricianIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$61,200
Price if you pay yourself$1,680
11 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Electrician Training Program (Residential) State Certified at Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD
More details about Electrician Training Program (Residential) State Certified at Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD
Finished
66%
Working at 6 months
75%
Earned in a quarter
$15,300
Length
22 weeks, 25 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,960
Students counted
642
Earned a year, estimated
$61,200
Price if you pay yourself
$1,680
students trained with WIOA funding
11
Program website, Electrician Training Program (Residential) State Certified at Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD
Residential electricianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrician Training Program (Residential) State Certified
East Los Angeles Occupational Center - LAUSD
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
East Los Angeles Occupational Center - LAUSD, Los AngelesResidential electricianIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$61,200
Price if you pay yourself$1,440
4 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Electrician Training Program (Residential) State Certified at East Los Angeles Occupational Center - LAUSD
More details about Electrician Training Program (Residential) State Certified at East Los Angeles Occupational Center - LAUSD
Finished
82%
Working at 6 months
95%
Earned in a quarter
$15,300
Length
16 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,427
Students counted
622
Earned a year, estimated
$61,200
Price if you pay yourself
$1,440
students trained with WIOA funding
4
Program website, Electrician Training Program (Residential) State Certified at East Los Angeles Occupational Center - LAUSD
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Electrician Trainee (State Certified) 936 Hours
Bassett Adult School
La Puente
No diploma needed
Bassett Adult School, La PuenteElectrician certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
11 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Electrician Trainee (State Certified) 936 Hours at Bassett Adult School
More details about Electrician Trainee (State Certified) 936 Hours at Bassett Adult School
Finished
86%
Working at 6 months
69%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,700
Students counted
561
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,000
students trained with WIOA funding
11
Program website, Electrician Trainee (State Certified) 936 Hours at Bassett Adult School
Residential electricianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrician Training Program (Residential)
North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
Mission Hills
High school diploma or equivalent
North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD, Mission HillsResidential electricianIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$61,200
Price if you pay yourself$1,680
Program website, Electrician Training Program (Residential) at North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
More details about Electrician Training Program (Residential) at North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
Finished
61%
Working at 6 months
61%
Earned in a quarter
$15,300
Length
24 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,512
Students counted
477
Earned a year, estimated
$61,200
Price if you pay yourself
$1,680
Program website, Electrician Training Program (Residential) at North Valley Occupational Center - LAUSD
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrician-General (State Certified)
East Los Angeles Occupational Center - LAUSD
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
East Los Angeles Occupational Center - LAUSD, Los AngelesElectrician certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$72,800
Price if you pay yourself$3,600
3 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Electrician-General (State Certified) at East Los Angeles Occupational Center - LAUSD
More details about Electrician-General (State Certified) at East Los Angeles Occupational Center - LAUSD
Finished
60%
Working at 6 months
58%
Earned in a quarter
$18,200
Length
40 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,485
Students counted
408
Earned a year, estimated
$72,800
Price if you pay yourself
$3,600
students trained with WIOA funding
3
Program website, Electrician-General (State Certified) at East Los Angeles Occupational Center - LAUSD
Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed
Electrician Technician
United Education Institute dba UEI College
Fresno
Accredited school
No diploma needed
United Education Institute dba UEI College, FresnoElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$74,900
Price if you pay yourself$21,448
25 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Electrician Technician at United Education Institute dba UEI College
More details about Electrician Technician at United Education Institute dba UEI College
Finished
64%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$18,730
Length
36 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$53
Students counted
394
Earned a year, estimated
$74,900
Price if you pay yourself
$21,448
students trained with WIOA funding
25
Program website, Electrician Technician at United Education Institute dba UEI College
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrician Trainee Program (State Certified)
Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD, Los AngelesElectrician certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$72,800
Price if you pay yourself$4,200
4 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Electrician Trainee Program (State Certified) at Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
More details about Electrician Trainee Program (State Certified) at Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
Finished
68%
Working at 6 months
54%
Earned in a quarter
$18,200
Length
36 weeks, 33 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,756
Students counted
317
Earned a year, estimated
$72,800
Price if you pay yourself
$4,200
students trained with WIOA funding
4
Program website, Electrician Trainee Program (State Certified) at Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
Residential electricianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrician Training Program (Residential) State Certified
Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD, Los AngelesResidential electricianHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$61,200
Price if you pay yourself$1,680
24 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Electrician Training Program (Residential) State Certified at Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
More details about Electrician Training Program (Residential) State Certified at Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
Finished
58%
Working at 6 months
72%
Earned in a quarter
$15,300
Length
18 weeks, 27 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,356
Students counted
306
Earned a year, estimated
$61,200
Price if you pay yourself
$1,680
students trained with WIOA funding
24
Program website, Electrician Training Program (Residential) State Certified at Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Commercial Electrician
I-Tap
Sacramento
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
I-Tap, SacramentoElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$43,500
Price if you pay yourself$17,995
38 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Commercial Electrician at I-Tap
More details about Commercial Electrician at I-Tap
Finished
89%
Working at 6 months
79%
Earned in a quarter
$10,882
Length
26 weeks, 35 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
254
Earned a year, estimated
$43,500
Price if you pay yourself
$17,995
students trained with WIOA funding
38
Program website, Commercial Electrician at I-Tap
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Electrician Trainee (State Certified) 468 Hours
Bassett Adult School
La Puente
No diploma needed
Bassett Adult School, La PuenteElectrician certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$39,600
Price if you pay yourself$2,000
Program website, Electrician Trainee (State Certified) 468 Hours at Bassett Adult School
More details about Electrician Trainee (State Certified) 468 Hours at Bassett Adult School
Finished
88%
Working at 6 months
57%
Earned in a quarter
$9,900
Length
26 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,300
Students counted
239
Earned a year, estimated
$39,600
Price if you pay yourself
$2,000
Program website, Electrician Trainee (State Certified) 468 Hours at Bassett Adult School
Short course or single levelIn personPrerequisite courses
Electrician 1
Whittier Adult School
Whittier
Prerequisite courses
Whittier Adult School, WhittierShort course or single levelIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$850
64 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Electrician 1 at Whittier Adult School
More details about Electrician 1 at Whittier Adult School
Finished
70%
Working at 6 months
78%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
9 weeks, 14 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$300
Students counted
209
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$850
students trained with WIOA funding
64
Program website, Electrician 1 at Whittier Adult School
Residential electricianIn personNo diploma needed
Residential Electrical Boot Camp
Tri-Cities ROP
Whittier
No diploma needed
Tri-Cities ROP, WhittierResidential electricianIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,850
Program website, Residential Electrical Boot Camp at Tri-Cities ROP
More details about Residential Electrical Boot Camp at Tri-Cities ROP
Finished
90%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$150
Students counted
186
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,850
Program website, Residential Electrical Boot Camp at Tri-Cities ROP
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Electrician Trainee - CA
College of the Redwoods
Eureka
Accredited school
No diploma needed
College of the Redwoods, EurekaElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,196
Program website, Electrician Trainee - CA at College of the Redwoods
More details about Electrician Trainee - CA at College of the Redwoods
Finished
79%
Working at 6 months
68%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,560
Students counted
124
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,196
Program website, Electrician Trainee - CA at College of the Redwoods
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
ET-101-Introduction to Electrical Trades
El Monte Rosemead Adult School
El Monte
No diploma needed
El Monte Rosemead Adult School, El MonteElectrician certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$7,200
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, ET-101-Introduction to Electrical Trades at El Monte Rosemead Adult School
More details about ET-101-Introduction to Electrical Trades at El Monte Rosemead Adult School
Finished
83%
Working at 6 months
47%
Earned in a quarter
$1,800
Length
38 weeks, 14 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
98
Earned a year, estimated
$7,200
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, ET-101-Introduction to Electrical Trades at El Monte Rosemead Adult School
Residential electricianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Residential Electrical Technician
Rtc College
Jurupa Valley
High school diploma or equivalent
Rtc College, Jurupa ValleyResidential electricianIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,000
Price if you pay yourself$6,750
15 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Residential Electrical Technician at Rtc College
More details about Residential Electrical Technician at Rtc College
Finished
72%
Working at 6 months
26%
Earned in a quarter
$9,004
Length
12 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,200
Students counted
76
Earned a year, estimated
$36,000
Price if you pay yourself
$6,750
students trained with WIOA funding
15
Program website, Residential Electrical Technician at Rtc College
Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed
Fulltime Accelerated Electrical Trainee Program (formerly known as CCTC)
Eden Area Regional Occupational Program - Adult Programs
Hayward
No diploma needed
Eden Area Regional Occupational Program - Adult Programs, HaywardElectrician certificate or diplomaHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,850
11 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Fulltime Accelerated Electrical Trainee Program (formerly known as CCTC) at Eden Area Regional Occupational Program - Adult Programs
More details about Fulltime Accelerated Electrical Trainee Program (formerly known as CCTC) at Eden Area Regional Occupational Program - Adult Programs
Finished
98%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
26 weeks, 21 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
52
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,850
students trained with WIOA funding
11
School website, Fulltime Accelerated Electrical Trainee Program (formerly known as CCTC) at Eden Area Regional Occupational Program - Adult Programs
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
General Electrician Program
Southern California Regional Occupational Center
Torrance
No diploma needed
Southern California Regional Occupational Center, TorranceElectrician certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,050
School website, General Electrician Program at Southern California Regional Occupational Center
More details about General Electrician Program at Southern California Regional Occupational Center
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
30
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,050
School website, General Electrician Program at Southern California Regional Occupational Center
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
ET-201- Advanced Electrical Trades
El Monte Rosemead Adult School
El Monte
No diploma needed
El Monte Rosemead Adult School, El MonteElectrician certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$8,900
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, ET-201- Advanced Electrical Trades at El Monte Rosemead Adult School
More details about ET-201- Advanced Electrical Trades at El Monte Rosemead Adult School
Finished
82%
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$2,220
Length
38 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
27
Earned a year, estimated
$8,900
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, ET-201- Advanced Electrical Trades at El Monte Rosemead Adult School
Residential electricianIn personNo diploma needed
Residential Electrical Wiring
Southern California Regional Occupational Center
Torrance
No diploma needed
Southern California Regional Occupational Center, TorranceResidential electricianIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$900
School website, Residential Electrical Wiring at Southern California Regional Occupational Center
More details about Residential Electrical Wiring at Southern California Regional Occupational Center
Finished
96%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,985
Students counted
26
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$900
School website, Residential Electrical Wiring at Southern California Regional Occupational Center
Residential electricianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical Wiring Technician - Residential
Dolphin Trucking School
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
Dolphin Trucking School, Los AngelesResidential electricianIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$43,700
Price if you pay yourself$2,630
Program website, Electrical Wiring Technician - Residential at Dolphin Trucking School
More details about Electrical Wiring Technician - Residential at Dolphin Trucking School
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
64%
Earned in a quarter
$10,920
Length
5 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$865
Students counted
23
Earned a year, estimated
$43,700
Price if you pay yourself
$2,630
Program website, Electrical Wiring Technician - Residential at Dolphin Trucking School
Electrician apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship Program
Facility Solutions Group, Inc. db Propel Career Academy, LLC
Irvine
High school diploma or equivalent
Facility Solutions Group, Inc. db Propel Career Academy, LLC, IrvineElectrician apprenticeshipIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship Program at Facility Solutions Group, Inc. db Propel Career Academy, LLC
More details about Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship Program at Facility Solutions Group, Inc. db Propel Career Academy, LLC
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
90%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
122 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
21
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship Program at Facility Solutions Group, Inc. db Propel Career Academy, LLC
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical/Electronics Technology Cert. of Accomplishment
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$506
Program website, Electrical/Electronics Technology Cert. of Accomplishment at Diablo Valley College
More details about Electrical/Electronics Technology Cert. of Accomplishment at Diablo Valley College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$903
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$506
Program website, Electrical/Electronics Technology Cert. of Accomplishment at Diablo Valley College
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrician (Trainee)
Norco College CTE
Norco
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Norco College CTE, NorcoElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,472
Program website, Electrician (Trainee) at Norco College CTE
More details about Electrician (Trainee) at Norco College CTE
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
82 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,215
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,472
Program website, Electrician (Trainee) at Norco College CTE
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical Technology, Certificate of Achievement
Laney College
Oakland
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Laney College, OaklandElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,481
Program website, Electrical Technology, Certificate of Achievement at Laney College
More details about Electrical Technology, Certificate of Achievement at Laney College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,792
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,481
Program website, Electrical Technology, Certificate of Achievement at Laney College
Industrial electricianIn personNo diploma needed
Industrial Electrical Technician
Merced College
Merced
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Merced College, MercedIndustrial electrician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,518
School website, Industrial Electrical Technician at Merced College
More details about Industrial Electrical Technician at Merced College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$621
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,518
School website, Industrial Electrical Technician at Merced College
Electrician certificate or diplomaIn personPrerequisite courses
General Electrician
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
San Bernardino Valley College, San BernardinoElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,116
Program website, General Electrician at San Bernardino Valley College
More details about General Electrician at San Bernardino Valley College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
128 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,715
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,116
Program website, General Electrician at San Bernardino Valley College
Electrician certificate or diplomaHybridNo diploma needed
Electronics and State Electrician C.A.
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Cuesta College, San Luis ObispoElectrician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,128
Program website, Electronics and State Electrician C.A. at Cuesta College
More details about Electronics and State Electrician C.A. at Cuesta College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
72 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,192
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,128
Program website, Electronics and State Electrician C.A. at Cuesta College
Electrician (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Electrical Technology, Associate in Sciences
Laney College
Oakland
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Laney College, OaklandElectrician (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,861
School website, Electrical Technology, Associate in Sciences at Laney College
More details about Electrical Technology, Associate in Sciences at Laney College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,792
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,861
School website, Electrical Technology, Associate in Sciences at Laney College
Residential electricianOnlineNo diploma needed
Residential Electrical Boot Camp
Azusa Adult Education Center
Based in Azusa, CA
No diploma needed
Azusa Adult Education Center, based in Azusa, CAResidential electricianOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,850
School website, Residential Electrical Boot Camp at Azusa Adult Education Center
More details about Residential Electrical Boot Camp at Azusa Adult Education Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$150
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,850
School website, Residential Electrical Boot Camp at Azusa Adult Education Center
Electrician apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed
Electrical Apprenticeship
Napa Valley Adult Education
Napa
No diploma needed
Napa Valley Adult Education, NapaElectrician apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
School website, Electrical Apprenticeship at Napa Valley Adult Education
More details about Electrical Apprenticeship at Napa Valley Adult Education
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Left out
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
School website, Electrical Apprenticeship at Napa Valley Adult Education
Electrician apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed
Electrician Apprenticeship Program (Associated Builders & Contractors of San Diego)
ABC of San Diego, Inc.
Poway
No diploma needed
ABC of San Diego, Inc., PowayElectrician apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
More details about Electrician Apprenticeship Program (Associated Builders & Contractors of San Diego) at ABC of San Diego, Inc.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
144 weeks, 5 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported

How to pay for electrician training in California

WIOA funding can pay for electrician training in California

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Paid electrician apprenticeships

An apprenticeship is a job: you're paid to learn, with a raise as your skills grow, and most include classroom teaching. You apply to the employer or the program sponsor. Ask what you'll pay for the classroom part and what you'll earn on the job.⁶

Financial aid and grants for electrician training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁷⁸

GI Bill for electrician training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁹

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Electrician training in California

programs with a price cost under $2,000: 11 of 33
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 10th of 34
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less: 18 of 21
electrician training programs here, against the typical state's 12: 39 vs 12

State comparisons use the same figures as the electrician training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Electrician apprenticeships in California

Most electricians train in a four- or five-year apprenticeship. Each year usually brings about 2,000 hours of paid work on the job plus classes in electrical theory, blueprint reading, math, the electrical code and safety. Unions and contractor associations run most programs, and experience from the military or construction can shorten one. When you finish, you are a journey worker and can work on your own, subject to your state license.¹

You apply to the employer or the program sponsor, not through a school.⁶ The Department of Labor's Apprenticeship Finder lists openings by place and job. This page lists 3 electrician apprenticeships approved for WIOA funding in California, none of them with a price listed. Ask what you'll pay for the classes and what you'll earn on the job.

Show only the 3 electrician apprenticeships

What is an apprenticeship, and can WIOA pay for one?

Electrician training in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Riverside and other California cities

Los Angeles area20

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 7 more programs are in 7 other areas and 1 online.

Other training in California

How electrician training compares with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in California

Where the California electrician program numbers come from

Which California electrician programs are on this list?

These are the electrician programs California approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).¹⁰ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what California offers.

How the prices and results of California electrician programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about electrician training in California

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Electrician training in California

How much does electrician training cost in California?

Is there free electrician training in California?

All 39 electrician training programs in California approved for WIOA funding

Electrical Technology Certificate

Electrical Technology

Electrical Training Program (Hybrid)

General Electrician

Electrician

Electrician (Residential & General)

Electrician Technician (Hybrid)

Electrician

Electrician Training Program (Residential) State Certified

Electrician Training Program (Residential) State Certified

Electrician Trainee (State Certified) 936 Hours

Electrician Training Program (Residential)

Electrician-General (State Certified)

Electrician Technician

Electrician Trainee Program (State Certified)

Electrician Training Program (Residential) State Certified

Commercial Electrician

Electrician Trainee (State Certified) 468 Hours

Electrician 1

Residential Electrical Boot Camp

Electrician Trainee - CA

ET-101-Introduction to Electrical Trades

Residential Electrical Technician

Fulltime Accelerated Electrical Trainee Program (formerly known as CCTC)

General Electrician Program

ET-201- Advanced Electrical Trades

Residential Electrical Wiring

Electrical Wiring Technician - Residential

Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship Program

Electrical/Electronics Technology Cert. of Accomplishment

Electrician (Trainee)

Electrical Technology, Certificate of Achievement

Industrial Electrical Technician

General Electrician

Electronics and State Electrician C.A.

Electrical Technology, Associate in Sciences

Residential Electrical Boot Camp

Electrical Apprenticeship

Electrician Apprenticeship Program (Associated Builders & Contractors of San Diego)

How to pay for electrician training in California

WIOA funding can pay for electrician training in California

Paid electrician apprenticeships

Financial aid and grants for electrician training

GI Bill for electrician training

Quick facts: Electrician training in California

Electrician apprenticeships in California

Electrician training in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Riverside and other California cities

Other training in California

Where the California electrician program numbers come from

Which California electrician programs are on this list?

How the prices and results of California electrician programs are measured

Sources for the facts about electrician training in California