ELECTRICIAN
Electricians install, maintain, and repair the electrical systems that power homes, businesses, schools, hospitals, and industrial facilities. Using technical knowledge, specialized tools, and problem-solving skills, electricians work with wiring, lighting, control systems, and electrical equipment to ensure buildings operate safely and efficiently.
I want to be a
ELECTRICIAN
and make over
$60,000
per year.
How Do I Get Started?
Interested in becoming an electrician? Start by talking with your high school counselor about enrolling in a Construction, Engineering, or Skilled Trades pathway. Courses in electrical technology, construction technology, blueprint reading, engineering, and related fields can help you build the foundational skills needed for technical training and a successful career in the electrical industry.
High School
Enroll in a Construction & Skilled Trades pathway.
Technical Training
Earn a certificate or associate degree through McLennan Community College or Texas State Technical College.
Apprenticeship
Gain paid, hands-on experience working under licensed electricians.
Journeyman Electrician
Become licensed and work independently on residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Master Electrician
Advance into leadership, project management, estimating, or business ownership opportunities.
local Education Options
After completing a Construction, Engineering, or Skilled Trades pathway in high school, students can continue their education through programs at Texas State Technical College, McLennan Community College, Tarleton State University–Waco, or Baylor University. These opportunities provide advanced instruction in electrical systems, engineering, industrial technology, automation, and related fields that can lead to careers as electricians, electrical technicians, project managers, and other in-demand skilled trades professionals.
McLennan Community College
Construction & Trades Workforce Training
Texas State Technical College
Electrical Power & Controls
area industry employers
Electricians are essential to construction, manufacturing, healthcare, education, utilities, and industrial operations throughout Greater Waco. These employers provide opportunities for professionals to install, maintain, and repair the electrical systems that power our community.
featured career skills
Problem Solving
Electrical Systems
Blueprint Reading
Equipment Maintenance
Customer Service
Safety Complaince
READY TO GET STARTED?
A career as an electrician offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology while helping power homes, businesses, schools, and industrial facilities. Through local education programs, apprenticeships, and partnerships with Greater Waco employers, students can gain valuable technical skills and prepare for rewarding careers in one of the nation's most essential industries. Explore your options and begin building your future today.
more careers
