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O*Net projected an 11% job growth from 2020 to 2030 for electricians in New Hampshire.

Coupled with higher-than-average salaries, it’s no wonder many young individuals want to pursue electrical careers.

So if you’re one of them, here’s how you can become a licensed electrician in New Hampshire.

Potential Salary

As of May 2021, the Bureau of Labor Statistics provided the following salary information for New Hampshire electricians:

Mean Wage:

  • Annually – $58,880
  • Hourly – $28.31
PercentileAverage Annual Wage
10%$37,490
25%$47,140
50%$59,820
75%$73,060
90%$78,540

 

Annual Salary Range:
$37K
$59K
$78K

Average Salary of Electricians in New Hampshire

City NameSalary
Manchester$50,636
Nashua$51,979
Concord$49,485
Derry$51,251
Rochester$48,900
Salem$50,828
Dover$49,102
Merrimack$51,979
Londonderry$51,979
Hudson$51,979
* Salary information last updated 2024

Regional Salary

RegionEmployedAvg. Annual SalaryAvg. Hourly PayTop 10% Annual SalaryBottom 10% Annual Salary
Dover-Durham, NH-ME350$57,280$27.54$80,610$37,000
Manchester, NH760$61,210$29.43$87,350$36,040
Portsmouth, NH-ME560$62,980$30.28$82,390$44,530
* Salary information based on the May 2023 Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey for Electricians, OCC 47-2111, BLS.
* Employment conditions in your area may vary.

How to Become a Licensed Electrician in New Hampshire

The NH Board of Electricians regulates and issues the licenses of the following electricians:

  • Apprentice electrician
  • High/medium voltage trainee
  • Journeyman electrician
  • Master electrician
  • High/medium voltage electrician

Becoming an Apprentice Electrician / High/Medium Voltage Trainee

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the following:

  • Must be at least 16 years old for high school students or 18 years old for high school graduates
  • Holds a high school diploma or GED equivalent, except for students registered in a youth apprenticeship program for high school students

State Registration Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed application form
  • Application fee – $30
  • 3 references from people who can vouch for your professional character (must not be a relative)
  • A copy of your photo taken within 6 months before the application

Once you’re registered, the Board will issue you an apprentice ID card.

As long as the card is valid, you must complete at least 150 hours of class training every year until you become a journeyman.

State Registration Renewal

Your ID card will expire after 12 months.

To renew it, you must complete the renewal application online along with the following:

  • Renewal fee – $30
  • Proof of completing 30 hours of approved continuing education courses

Becoming a Journeyman Electrician

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the following:

  • At least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training
  • Successfully pass the required exam

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed application form
  • Application fee – $50
  • License fee – $150
  • Documentation of work experience
  • Employment certification from previous and current employers
  • A copy of your photo taken within 6 months before the application

Exam Details

The Board has contracted with Prov, Inc. to help administer the exams.

Here are the details for the journeyman exam:

  • Exam fee – $80
  • Type of exam – open book
  • No. of questions – 110 items covering these topics:
    • General electrical knowledge
    • Equipment for general use
    • Motors and generators
    • Control devices
    • Special conditions
    • Special equipment
    • Special occupancies
    • Services and service equipment
    • Branch circuits and conductors
    • Feeders
    • Wiring methods and materials
    • Administrative
  • Duration – 4.5 hours
  • Passing rate – 70%

License Renewal

Your license will expire after 3 years.

To renew, you must complete the renewal application online along with the following:

  • Renewal fee – $150
  • Proof of completing 15 hours of approved CE courses

Becoming a Master Electrician

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the following:

  • At least 2,000 hours of experience as a licensed journeyman electrician
  • Successfully pass the required exam

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed application form
  • Application fee – $50
  • License fee – $270
  • Documentation of work experience
  • Employment certification from previous and current employers
  • A copy of your photo taken within 6 months before the application

Exam Details

Here are the details for the master electrician exam:

  • Exam fee – $80
  • Type of exam – open book
  • No. of questions – 125 items covering these topics:
    • General electrical knowledge
    • Equipment for general use
    • Motors and generators
    • Control devices
    • Special conditions
    • Special equipment
    • Special occupancies
    • Services and service equipment
    • Branch circuits and conductors
    • Feeders
    • Wiring methods and materials
    • Administrative
  • Duration – 5 hours
  • Passing rate – 70%

License Renewal

Your license will expire after 3 years.

To renew, you must complete the renewal application online along with the following:

  • Renewal fee – $270
  • Proof of completing 15 hours of approved CE courses

Becoming a High/Medium Voltage Electrician

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the following:

  • Complete a state, national, or employer certification program approved by the Board
  • Before January 1, 2003 only – at least 5 years of experience as a high/medium voltage electrician at a company offering an approved training program

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed application form
  • Application fee – $50
  • License fee – $270
  • Proof of completing an approved certification program
  • Documentation of work experience
  • Employment certification from previous and current employers
  • A copy of your photo taken within 6 months before the application

Exam Details

No exam required.

License Renewal

Your license will expire after 3 years.

To renew, you must complete the renewal application online along with the following:

  • Renewal fee – $270
  • Proof of completing 15 hours of approved CE courses

Electrical Training Programs and Schools in New Hampshire

Electrical education and training can be obtained in two ways:

  • Enrolling in vocational schools
  • Applying to sponsored apprenticeship programs

Vocational Schools

By enrolling in a vocational school, you can earn an associate’s degree which can help you…

  • Get a faster placement when applying for an apprenticeship
  • Find entry-level work as an electrical technician

Your classes will include the following:

  • Electrical fundamentals
  • Power, transformers, and rotating machinery
  • Residential/commercial/industrial wiring
  • Electrical motor controls
  • Low voltage (communications) systems
  • Advanced control systems

Apprenticeship Programs

This is the easiest way to get trade training and prepare for the journeyman exam.

Union apprenticeships are available through the NH Joint Apprentice and Training Committee.

However, if you prefer a non-union apprenticeship, reach out to the NH Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

The association will then link you to a contracting company that’s willing to take an apprentice.

The table below lists some of the schools and associations offering approved electrical programs.

5 Electrician Schools in New Hampshire

School NameAddress
JATC of Concord48 Airport Road Concord, NH 03301
Lakes Region Community College379 Belmont Rd. Laconia, NH
Manchester Community College1066 – 1070 Front St. Manchester, NH
New Hampshire Technology Institute in Concord31 College Drive Concord, NH 03301
The New Hampshire School of Mechanical Trades7 Perimeter Road Manchester, NH 03103

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