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IBEW Local 35 (Hartford, CT)
IBEW Local 35
Hartford, CT · Inside Wireman Electrician
Year 1 wage
$18–$22/hr
Journeyman
$40–$52/hr
Verified May 18, 20265 yr · 8,000 OJT hrs · No app fee
Apprenticeships
Connecticut.
Free to attend. Paid from day one. No debt. Real numbers from the Department of Labor.
2,707
active construction apprentices
30+
registered programs (DOL)
1
verified open now
DOL RAPIDS data as of FY26 Q1 (March 2026)
Active Apprentices by Trade
Connecticut · DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 2,707 total
Electrician
1,158 apprentices$19.64/hr avg start
Plumber
422 apprentices$25.41/hr avg start
Carpenter
355 apprentices$17.84/hr avg start
Sheet Metal Worker
143 apprentices$21.64/hr avg start
Sprinkler Fitter
115 apprentices
Roofer
79 apprentices$23.83/hr avg start
Pipefitter/Steamfitter
72 apprentices$26.91/hr avg start
Ironworker
64 apprentices$28.28/hr avg start
+8 additional trades not shown
Electrician
$19.64/hr
avg starting wage
Plumber
$25.41/hr
avg starting wage
Carpenter
$17.84/hr
avg starting wage
Sheet Metal Worker
$21.64/hr
avg starting wage
What journeymen earn in Connecticut · BLS OEWS 2025 · median hourly
Electricians
$36.8/hr
~$77K/yr
Plumbers & Pipefitters
$37.34/hr
~$78K/yr
HVAC Techs
$36.37/hr
~$76K/yr
Line Installers
$56.43/hr
~$117K/yr
BLS OEWS median across 5 metro areas in Connecticut. Apprentices start at ~40–50% and graduate to full journeyman scale.
Verified Programs
Manually confirmed by PlumbSquare — application status current as of research date
1 manually verified. Connecticut has additional DOL-registered programs below and at Apprenticeship.gov →
DOL-Registered Programs
All active registered apprenticeship programs in Connecticut with 10+ active apprentices · Source: DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 30 shown
| Program / Sponsor | City | Trade(s) | Active | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Connecticut Plumbers & Pipefitters LU 777 JAC | Meriden | Plumber | 287 | non-union |
Boilermaker Northeastern Area Apprenticeship Committee | East Hartford | Boilermaker | 259 | UNION |
North Atlantic States Carpenter Training Fund | Yalesville | Carpenter | 212 | non-union |
Electric Boat | Groton | ElectricianSheet Metal WorkerCarpenter+2 | 176 | non-union |
Operating Engineers of Conn JATC 478 | Meriden | Operating Engineer | 114 | non-union |
Southern District Roofers JATC Local 12 | North Haven | Roofer | 113 | non-union |
NECA & IBEW Local 90 JATC | Wallingford | Electrician | 106 | non-union |
Hartford Electricians JATC Local 35 | Hartford | Electrician | 101 | non-union |
Elevator Constructors Local 91 JAC | East Hartford | RooferElevator Constructor | 92 | non-union |
Finishing Trades Institute of S.N.E. Inc. | Middletown | Painter/FinisherGlazier | 90 | non-union |
North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund - Connecticut | Monroe | Carpenter | 76 | UNION |
Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #40 JATC | Rocky Hill | Sheet Metal Worker | 75 | non-union |
I.B.E.W. JATC Local Union 488 | Monroe | Electrician | 73 | non-union |
Northeast Dist. Roofers/Waterproofers LU#9 | Rocky Hill | Roofer | 65 | non-union |
Iron Workers Local Union #15 | Hartford | Ironworker | 64 | non-union |
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers LU1 CT JATC | Wallingford | Painter/FinisherBricklayer/Mason | 63 | non-union |
Environmental Control Inc. | Stratford | ElectricianSheet Metal WorkerPlumber | 61 | non-union |
New England Mechanical Services Inc. | South Windsor | Sheet Metal WorkerElectricianSprinkler Fitter+1 | 59 | non-union |
Iron Workers JATC Local Union 424 | North Haven | Ironworker | 44 | non-union |
Air Temp Mechanical Services Inc. | Berlin | PlumberElectricianSheet Metal Worker | 39 | non-union |
T & T Electrical Contractors, Inc. | Hartford | Electrician | 37 | non-union |
Hart Mechanical, Inc. | Glastonbury | Sprinkler FitterPlumberSheet Metal Worker | 31 | non-union |
A/Z Corporation | North Stonington | PlumberElectricianSprinkler Fitter | 29 | non-union |
Electrical Contractors, Inc. | Hartford | Electrician | 28 | non-union |
Mechanical Plumbing & Heating, Inc. | Hamden | Sheet Metal WorkerPlumber | 27 | non-union |
Horton Electrical Services, LLC | Canton | Electrician | 24 | non-union |
M.A.R.S. Electric, LLC | Bethel | Electrician | 24 | non-union |
Trinity Solar, Inc. | Cheshire | Electrician | 23 | non-union |
Camsan, Inc. | Stamford | Electrician | 23 | non-union |
Mack Fire Protection, LLC | Middletown | ElectricianSprinkler Fitter | 23 | non-union |
Programs with fewer than 10 active apprentices are not shown. Total DOL-registered programs in Connecticut may be higher. For the complete list, visit Apprenticeship.gov.
Common Questions
How do I become a trade apprentice in Connecticut?
Apply to a JATC or non-union program. Requirements: high school diploma or GED, basic math test, proof of age (18+). Some programs add physical requirements or drug testing. Application windows open and close seasonally — check program status before applying.
Are apprenticeships in Connecticut free?
Yes. Every DOL-registered apprenticeship is free to attend. Apprentices are employees, not students — you earn a wage from day one. No tuition, no student loans.
Union vs. non-union — which should I choose?
Union JATCs (IBEW, UA, SMART, UBC) typically offer higher wages, defined pension plans, and health insurance. Non-union programs (ABC, IEC) may have faster acceptance and work with open-shop contractors. Both paths are DOL-registered. Apply to both — take whoever accepts you first.
How long is a trade apprenticeship?
Most trades are 4–5 years (8,000–10,000 OJT hours). HVAC programs run 3–4 years. Lineman training is typically 3–4 years with specialized fieldwork. Every year your wage increases — you're earning near journeyman scale by your final year.
Connecticut Licensing
Connecticut is an SAA state and is not right-to-work. The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) licenses all major trades through its Occupational and Professional Licensing Division. The Heating, Piping, Cooling, and Sheet Metal Examining Board handles HVAC; separate boards cover electrical and plumbing. License verification is available through eLicense.
All trades (Electrician / Plumber / HVAC)
Connecticut Dept. of Consumer Protection — Occupational Licensing
Board website →