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Baltimore JATC (IBEW Local 24)
IBEW Local 24
Baltimore, MD · Inside Wireman Electrician
Year 1 wage
$22–$23/hr
Journeyman
$50–$55/hr
Verified May 18, 20264 yr · 8,000 OJT hrs · No app fee
Apprenticeships
Maryland.
Free to attend. Paid from day one. No debt. Real numbers from the Department of Labor.
9,064
active construction apprentices
30+
registered programs (DOL)
1
verified open now
DOL RAPIDS data as of FY26 Q1 (March 2026)
Active Apprentices by Trade
Maryland · DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 9,064 total
Electrician
4,125 apprentices$21.67/hr avg start
Pipefitter/Steamfitter
2,279 apprentices$21.15/hr avg start
Plumber
568 apprentices$16.76/hr avg start
Elevator Constructor
485 apprentices$22.97/hr avg start
Carpenter
463 apprentices$17.47/hr avg start
Sheet Metal Worker
356 apprentices$18.88/hr avg start
Other Construction
142 apprentices$17.37/hr avg start
Sprinkler Fitter
136 apprentices
+8 additional trades not shown
Electrician
$21.67/hr
avg starting wage
Pipefitter/Steamfitter
$21.15/hr
avg starting wage
Plumber
$16.76/hr
avg starting wage
Elevator Constructor
$22.97/hr
avg starting wage
What journeymen earn in Maryland · BLS OEWS 2025 · median hourly
Electricians
$29.86/hr
~$62K/yr
Plumbers & Pipefitters
$28.6/hr
~$59K/yr
HVAC Techs
$29.41/hr
~$61K/yr
Line Installers
$47.51/hr
~$99K/yr
BLS OEWS median across 4 metro areas in Maryland. 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. Maryland has additional DOL-registered programs below and at Apprenticeship.gov →
DOL-Registered Programs
All active registered apprenticeship programs in Maryland with 10+ active apprentices · Source: DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 30 shown
| Program / Sponsor | City | Trade(s) | Active | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WASHINGTON, D. C. ELECTRICIANS JATC LOCAL UNION NO. 26 | LANHAM | Electrician | 1,671 | UNION |
I. E. C. CHESAPEAKE, INC. | LAUREL | Electrician | 1,134 | non-union |
STEAMFITTERS LOCAL NO. 602 JATC | LANDOVER | Pipefitter/Steamfitter | 1,104 | UNION |
IEC Chesapeake Apprenticeship & Training, Inc. Business Association | Laurel | Electrician | 875 | non-union |
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS BALTIMORE METROPOLITAN CHAPTER | BALTIMORE | ElectricianSprinkler FitterPipefitter/Steamfitter+4 | 510 | non-union |
BALTIMORE ELECTRICIANS JATC LOCAL UNION NO. 24 | BALTIMORE | Electrician | 415 | UNION |
EASTERN ATLANTC STATES CARPENTERS TECHNICAL CENTERS | UPPER MARLBORO | Carpenter | 400 | UNION |
HARFORD COUNTY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION, INC. | BEL AIR | Electrician | 385 | non-union |
PLUMBERS AND STEAMFITTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 486 JATC | ROSEDALE | Pipefitter/Steamfitter | 369 | UNION |
SHEET METAL WORKERS, LOCAL 100 WASHINGTON D. C. | SUITLAND | Sheet Metal Worker | 362 | UNION |
WASHINGTON D.C. JOINT PLUMBING APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE | LANHAM | Plumber | 286 | UNION |
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS, LOCAL NO. 10 JAC | LANHAM | Elevator Constructor | 275 | UNION |
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS OF MARYLAND, INC. | RANDALLSTOWN | HVAC Technician | 271 | non-union |
FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE OF MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, D.C. | LANHAM | Painter/FinisherGlazier | 194 | UNION |
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON CHAPTER | BELTSVILLE | Painter/FinisherSheet Metal WorkerSprinkler Fitter+6 | 182 | non-union |
BALTIMORE CITY JOINT APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE, AFSCME LOCAL NO. 44 | BALTIMORE | Electrician | 179 | UNION |
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS CHESAPEAKE SHORES CHAPTER | ANNAPOLIS | ElectricianPlumberIronworker+2 | 176 | non-union |
Baltimore JATC for the Electrical Industry (IBEW 24) Union/Labor | Baltimore | Electrician | 158 | UNION |
ASSOCIATION OF AIR CONDITIONING PROFESSIONALS | COCKEYSVILLE | HVAC Technician | 151 | non-union |
ELECTRICAL APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM OF CARROLL COUNTY MARYLAND | WESTMINSTER | Electrician | 131 | non-union |
IRONWORKERS LOCAL NO. 5 JATC | LARGO | Ironworker | 121 | UNION |
ROAD SPRINKLER FITTERS LOCAL UNION 669 JATC | COLUMBIA | Sprinkler Fitter | 118 | UNION |
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Baltimore Metro Chapter Business Association | Baltimore | Sheet Metal WorkerHVAC TechnicianElectrician+3 | 112 | non-union |
BARR CONSTRUCTION INSTITUTE | HAGERSTOWN | CarpenterHVAC TechnicianSprinkler Fitter+2 | 112 | non-union |
International Union of Elevator Constructors LOCAL 10 Union/Labor | Lanham | Elevator Constructor | 110 | UNION |
WESTERN MARYLAND JATC FOR THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY | CUMBERLAND | Electrician | 79 | UNION |
BALTIMORE OPERATING ENGINEERS JATC | BALTIMORE | Operating Engineer | 79 | UNION |
Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union N. 486 JATC Union/Labor | Baltimore | PlumberPipefitter/Steamfitter | 75 | UNION |
Heating & Air Conditioning Contractors of Maryland | Randallstown | Other Construction | 75 | non-union |
MARYLAND PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING CONTRACTORS, INC. | ELLICOTT CITY | Plumber | 67 | non-union |
Programs with fewer than 10 active apprentices are not shown. Total DOL-registered programs in Maryland may be higher. For the complete list, visit Apprenticeship.gov.
Common Questions
How do I become a trade apprentice in Maryland?
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 Maryland 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.
Maryland Licensing
Maryland is an SAA state and is not right-to-work. The Dept. of Labor's Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DLLR) oversees trade-specific boards including the Board of Master Electricians, the Board of Plumbing, and the Board of HVACR Contractors. County-level licenses may also be required.