OPENUNION JATCRELOCATION OK
IBEW Local 1579 (Augusta, GA)
IBEW Local 1579
Martinez, GA · Inside Wireman Electrician
Year 1 wage
$16–$20/hr
Journeyman
$34–$42/hr
Deadline: 13 days (Jun 3, 2026)
Verified May 18, 20264 yr · 8,000 OJT hrs · $45 fee
Apprenticeships
Georgia.
Free to attend. Paid from day one. No debt. Real numbers from the Department of Labor.
7,660
active construction apprentices
30+
registered programs (DOL)
2
verified open now
DOL RAPIDS data as of FY26 Q1 (March 2026)
Active Apprentices by Trade
Georgia · DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 7,660 total
Electrician
4,659 apprentices$17.16/hr avg start
Pipefitter/Steamfitter
726 apprentices$19.07/hr avg start
Plumber
479 apprentices$17.99/hr avg start
Carpenter
308 apprentices$18.75/hr avg start
Sheet Metal Worker
296 apprentices$19.05/hr avg start
Laborer
241 apprentices$20.29/hr avg start
Elevator Constructor
190 apprentices$24.73/hr avg start
Other Construction
169 apprentices$19.87/hr avg start
+8 additional trades not shown
Electrician
$17.16/hr
avg starting wage
Pipefitter/Steamfitter
$19.07/hr
avg starting wage
Plumber
$17.99/hr
avg starting wage
Carpenter
$18.75/hr
avg starting wage
What journeymen earn in Georgia · BLS OEWS 2025 · median hourly
Electricians
$27.54/hr
~$57K/yr
Plumbers & Pipefitters
$25.38/hr
~$53K/yr
HVAC Techs
$25/hr
~$52K/yr
Line Installers
$37.34/hr
~$78K/yr
BLS OEWS median across 15 metro areas in Georgia. Apprentices start at ~40–50% and graduate to full journeyman scale.
Verified Programs
Manually confirmed by PlumbSquare — application status current as of research date
OPENUNION JATCRELOCATION OK
UA Local 72 / MTI-JATT (Atlanta, GA)
UA Local 72
Atlanta, GA · Plumber / Pipefitter / HVAC-R
Year 1 wage
$16–$20/hr
Journeyman
$34–$44/hr
Verified May 18, 20265 yr · 8,000 OJT hrs
2 manually verified. Georgia has additional DOL-registered programs below and at Apprenticeship.gov →
DOL-Registered Programs
All active registered apprenticeship programs in Georgia with 10+ active apprentices · Source: DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 30 shown
| Program / Sponsor | City | Trade(s) | Active | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ATL ELECTRICAL JATC | NORCROSS | Electrician | 2,557 | UNION |
Mechanical Trades Institute Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trust Union/Labor | ATLANTA | Pipefitter/SteamfitterHVAC TechnicianPlumber | 1,086 | UNION |
IEC ATLANTA CHAPTER Business Association | Atlanta | Electrician | 977 | non-union |
Southeastern Carpenters Training Trust Union/Labor | Martinez | Carpenter | 886 | UNION |
SELCAT Committee | Newnan | Electrician | 869 | UNION |
BrandSafway Solutions, LLC | Atlanta | Carpenter | 462 | non-union |
GA CHAPTER, I.E.C. Business Association | Atlanta | Electrician | 316 | non-union |
GEORGIA SHEET METAL JATC | Atlanta | Sheet Metal Worker | 290 | UNION |
CSRA ELECTRICAL JATC | AUGUSTA | Electrician | 231 | UNION |
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS L.U. #32 J Union/Labor | ATLANTA | Elevator Constructor | 198 | UNION |
Electric Cities of Georgia (formerly MEAG) | ATLANTA | Other Construction | 182 | non-union |
Savannah Electrical Training Alliance Union/Labor | Savannah | Electrician | 177 | UNION |
ACE ELECTRIC Payco, LLC Employer | Valdosta | Electrician | 151 | non-union |
TCSG-Georgia Northwestern Technical College Community College/University | Rock Spring | Electrician | 114 | non-union |
Trident Refit Facility Employer | KINGS BAY | Bricklayer/MasonSheet Metal WorkerHVAC Technician+4 | 107 | UNION |
TCSG-Southern Crescent Technical College Community College/University | Griffin | ElectricianHVAC Technician | 100 | non-union |
Southeastern Excavating and Land Clearing | Douglas | LaborerOperating Engineer | 100 | non-union |
ATLANTA IRONWORKERS JATC Union/Labor | ATLANTA | Ironworker | 93 | UNION |
Georgia Power Company | LITHONIA | Other Construction | 91 | UNION |
BRICKLAYERS JATC Local 8 Union/Labor | Atlanta | Bricklayer/MasonPainter/Finisher | 90 | UNION |
Macon Electrical JATC | MACON | Electrician | 86 | UNION |
TCSG-Southern Regional Technical College Community College/University | Thomasville | ElectricianPipefitter/SteamfitterIronworker | 83 | non-union |
TCSG-Wiregrass Technical College Community College/University | Valdosta | HVAC TechnicianElectrician | 80 | non-union |
ALLIED WORKERS LOCAL 48 JATC | ATLANTA | Other Construction | 74 | UNION |
Savannah Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC | SAVANNAH | Pipefitter/SteamfitterPlumber | 74 | UNION |
Savannah Area Ironworkers JAC Union/Labor | POOLER | Ironworker | 66 | UNION |
Metro Power, Inc. | ALBANY | Electrician | 64 | non-union |
TCSG-Coastal Pines Technical College Community College/University | Waycross | ElectricianOperating Engineer | 62 | non-union |
GA ELEC MEMBERSHIP | SMARR | Electrician | 55 | non-union |
SAVANNAH HEAT & FROST INSULATORS JAC | POOLER | Other Construction | 54 | UNION |
Programs with fewer than 10 active apprentices are not shown. Total DOL-registered programs in Georgia may be higher. For the complete list, visit Apprenticeship.gov.
Common Questions
How do I become a trade apprentice in Georgia?
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 Georgia 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.
Georgia Licensing
Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board (SCILB) licenses electrical, plumbing, low voltage, and conditioned air contractors. Class I (residential) and Class II (unrestricted) tiers.
Electrician / Plumber / Low Voltage / HVAC
Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board
Board website →