Bergen County

Electrical Apprenticeship

Provided by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 164, JATC

IBEW Local 164 offers a five-year apprenticeship training program that is administered jointly with the Bergen-Essex-Hudson Division of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). Electrical apprentices in Local 164 attend school during the day on a full time, paid basis, with instruction provided by a staff of full time paid professional instructors. To achieve Journeyman status, all five years must be successfully completed, as well as satisfactory performance on the rigorous final apprenticeship examination.

Program Website

Program Information

  • Offerings: Electrical Training
  • Apprenticeship: Yes
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: No
  • Eligible for Credential: No
  • Duration: 5 years
  • In-Person/Virtual: IP
  • Category: Apprenticeship

Occupation Details - Electricians

  • Median Salary: $61,590
  • Median Hourly Pay: $29.61
  • Number of Jobs (2023): 779,800
  • Job Outlook (2023-2033): 11%
  • Employment Change (2023-2033): 84,300
Source: Occupational employment data and wage estimates are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). Latest data available as of May 2023. For the most current information, visit bls.gov/ooh.

Provider Information - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 164, JATC

Local 164 includes more than 2,000 electricians, active in Bergen, Hudson and Essex counties on residential, commercial and industrial projects, and more than 700 telecommunications workers contracted throughout the state.

Contact Information
  • 201-265-1700
  • 205 Robin Road, Suite 315, Paramus, NJ 07652
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