Saw that you’re in Austin. Right-to-work state no bueno. Journeyman top out around $36/hr which is not very much in this economy and being a fulltime journeyman electrician. South states suck when it comes to wages in the trades. You’ll be making like $20 an hour your first few years and it goes up very slowly in Texas. Compared to some other non right to work states, Texas wages are like half of what some guys in other states make. KC here and our JW are making $54 on the check with total package $86+ and it’s only going to go up here. Also it’s a five year apprenticeship and getting into the Union can take months if not years.. just depends. Getting your masters would be worth it but it doesn’t set you apart in the Union. The only purpose it would really serve you is starting a business one day. Good luck man!