OPENUNION JATCRELOCATION OK
Dayton JATC (IBEW Local 82)
IBEW Local 82
Dayton, OH · Inside Wireman Electrician
Year 1 wage
$18–$19/hr
Journeyman
$36–$45/hr
Verified May 18, 20265 yr · 8,000 OJT hrs · No app fee
Apprenticeships
Ohio.
Free to attend. Paid from day one. No debt. Real numbers from the Department of Labor.
17,563
active construction apprentices
30+
registered programs (DOL)
2
verified open now
DOL RAPIDS data as of FY26 Q1 (March 2026)
Active Apprentices by Trade
Ohio · DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 17,563 total
Electrician
6,773 apprentices$17.47/hr avg start
Carpenter
2,598 apprentices$21.91/hr avg start
Pipefitter/Steamfitter
1,341 apprentices$21.43/hr avg start
Laborer
1,267 apprentices$22.08/hr avg start
Plumber
1,186 apprentices$17.61/hr avg start
Ironworker
880 apprentices$22.65/hr avg start
Sheet Metal Worker
765 apprentices$19.93/hr avg start
Operating Engineer
685 apprentices$19.69/hr avg start
+8 additional trades not shown
Electrician
$17.47/hr
avg starting wage
Carpenter
$21.91/hr
avg starting wage
Pipefitter/Steamfitter
$21.43/hr
avg starting wage
Laborer
$22.08/hr
avg starting wage
What journeymen earn in Ohio · BLS OEWS 2025 · median hourly
Electricians
$31.77/hr
~$66K/yr
Plumbers & Pipefitters
$30.11/hr
~$63K/yr
HVAC Techs
$28.89/hr
~$60K/yr
Line Installers
$44.67/hr
~$93K/yr
BLS OEWS median across 15 metro areas in Ohio. Apprentices start at ~40–50% and graduate to full journeyman scale.
Verified Programs
Manually confirmed by PlumbSquare — application status current as of research date
OPENABCRELOCATION OK
ABC Ohio Valley (Dayton/SW Ohio)
Dayton, OH · Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Pipefitting, Sheet Metal, Carpentry, Roofing
Year 1 wage
$15–$20/hr
Journeyman
$30–$42/hr
Verified May 18, 20264 yr · 8,000 OJT hrs · No app fee
2 manually verified. Ohio has additional DOL-registered programs below and at Apprenticeship.gov →
DOL-Registered Programs
All active registered apprenticeship programs in Ohio with 10+ active apprentices · Source: DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 30 shown
| Program / Sponsor | City | Trade(s) | Active | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ODRC Ohio Central School System - Incarcerated Individual Only State Agency | Columbus | ElectricianCarpenterPlumber+5 | 1,813 | non-union |
CARPENTERS JATC, NORTHEAST OHIO | RICHFIELD | Carpenter | 1,204 | UNION |
A.E.C. / I.E.C. CENTRAL OHIO | COLUMBUS | Electrician | 919 | non-union |
CONSTRUCTION CRAFT LABORERS HEAVY HIGHWAY / BUILDING | WESTERVILLE | Laborer | 875 | UNION |
ELECTRICIANS JATC, NEWARK Union/Labor | HEATH | Electrician | 816 | UNION |
CARPENTERS JATC, SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO DISTRICT | COLUMBUS | Carpenter | 807 | UNION |
THE ELECTRICAL TRADES CENTER | COLUMBUS | Electrician | 784 | UNION |
OPERATING ENGINEERS JATC, OHIO | COLUMBUS | Operating Engineer | 662 | UNION |
Cincinnati Electrical Apprenticeship & Training | CINCINNATI | Electrician | 566 | non-union |
ELECTRICIANS JATC, TOLEDO | ROSSFORD | Electrician | 542 | UNION |
CARPENTERS JATC, NORTHWEST OHIO Union/Labor | ROSSFORD | Carpenter | 497 | UNION |
CARPENTERS JATC, SOUTHWEST OHIO Union/Labor | MONROE | Carpenter | 465 | UNION |
ELECTRICIANS JATC, CLEVELAND | VALLEY VIEW | Electrician | 464 | UNION |
ELECTRICIANS JATC, CINCINNATI AREA | CINCINNATI | Electrician | 422 | UNION |
OHIO VALLEY CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION None | SPRINGBORO | Pipefitter/SteamfitterPainter/FinisherOperating Engineer+8 | 378 | non-union |
PLUMBERS, FITTERS & MES JATC, LU 392 | CINCINNATI | HVAC TechnicianPipefitter/SteamfitterPlumber | 325 | UNION |
FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE OF THE OHIO REGION Union/Labor | STRONGSVILLE | Painter/FinisherGlazier | 323 | UNION |
WEATHERPROOFING TECHNOLOGIES INC. | BEACHWOOD | Roofer | 312 | non-union |
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS INC. CENTRAL OHIO Employer | COLUMBUS | Sheet Metal WorkerRooferPlumber+8 | 285 | non-union |
NORTHERN OHIO ADMIN DISTRICT CO OF BRICKLAYERS | AMHERST | Bricklayer/MasonPainter/Finisher | 266 | UNION |
APHC APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM | COLUMBUS | Plumber | 264 | non-union |
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS - NORTHERN OHIO Business Association | BROADVIEW HEIGHTS | Bricklayer/MasonPainter/FinisherLaborer+9 | 259 | non-union |
UA SPRINKLER FITTERS LOCAL 669 None | CINCINNATI | Pipefitter/Steamfitter | 251 | UNION |
PLUMBERS & FITTERS JATC, COLUMBUS | Columbus | Pipefitter/SteamfitterPlumber | 232 | UNION |
COLUMBUS SHEET METAL WORKERS APPRENTICESHIP | COLUMBUS | Sheet Metal Worker | 226 | UNION |
MASTER ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION | DAYTON | Electrician | 217 | non-union |
ELECTRICIANS JATC, DAYTON | DAYTON | Electrician | 214 | UNION |
IRONWORKERS JATC, COLUMBUS LU 172 Union/Labor | COLUMBUS | Ironworker | 211 | UNION |
PIPING INDUSTRY TRAINING CENTER | NORTHWOOD | Pipefitter/SteamfitterPlumberHVAC Technician | 207 | UNION |
IRONWORKERS JATC, CLEVELAND AREA LU 17 Union/Labor | CLEVELAND | Ironworker | 178 | UNION |
Programs with fewer than 10 active apprentices are not shown. Total DOL-registered programs in Ohio may be higher. For the complete list, visit Apprenticeship.gov.
Common Questions
How do I become a trade apprentice in Ohio?
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 Ohio 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.
Ohio Licensing
Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) handles state-level licensing for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, hydronics, and refrigeration contractors. Apprentices/journeymen are not separately licensed at the state level.