Trade family

Wiring & Power

Power, controls and everything that has to be exact.

A day in the life

Pulling wire through conduit, landing circuits on a panel, troubleshooting with a meter, and reading prints. New construction, remodels, and service calls — a lot of problem-solving on your feet.

What it pays

Typical hourly ranges across Dallas–Fort Worth.

Apprentice$18–24/hr

Journeyman$28–38/hr

Master$40–60/hr

Per hour · DFW average

How long training takes

About 4–5 years to journeyman (8,000 on-the-job hours plus classroom), then 2 more years to sit for the master exam.

Physical demands

On your feet all day, climbing ladders, in attics and crawlspaces. Lifting and patience for precise work.

Licensing in Texas

Texas (TDLR) requires a journeyman license after hours + exam, and a master electrician license to pull permits and run a business.

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Marcus Reyes

Reyes Electric

Electrician

22 yrs

Twenty-two years of residential service work. You ride along from week one, learn to diagnose instead of guess, and get your hands on real panels. I answer my phone, and I expect you to show up on time.

Dallas1 spot open$19–23/hr

Intro courses in this family

Wiring & Power

intro

In person

Intro to residential wiring

with Reyes Electric

Safety, tools and how a panel actually works before you touch a job site.

3 evenings 8 seats

$275

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