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O*Net reported that Wyoming would have a projected 20% growth of electrician jobs from 2020 to 2030.

This arose from the increasing construction projects in the residential and business sectors.

So if you want to pursue this career, now’s your chance to do so.

Here’s how you can become an electrician in Wyoming.

Potential Salary

Wyoming electricians have the following salary information as of May 2021 per the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

Mean Wage:

  • Annually – $63,120
  • Hourly – $30.35
PercentileAverage Annual Wage
10%$37,890
25%$48,250
50%$61,260
75%$77,160
90%$95,350

 

Annual Salary Range:
$37K
$61K
$95K

Average Salary of Electricians in Wyoming

City NameSalary
Cheyenne$43,585
Casper$44,757
Laramie$44,103
Gillette$42,506
Rock Springs$44,091
Sheridan$45,289
Green River$44,091
Evanston$44,457
Riverton$44,036
Cody$45,289
* Salary information last updated 2024

Regional Salary

RegionEmployedAvg. Annual SalaryAvg. Hourly PayTop 10% Annual SalaryBottom 10% Annual Salary
Casper, WY400$63,770$30.66$78,690$40,510
Cheyenne, WY290$64,230$30.88$79,660$39,970
* 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 an Electrician in Wyoming

The WY Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety, Electrical Board oversees the licensing regulations of electricians.

  • Apprentice electrician
  • Apprentice low voltage/limited technician
  • Journeyman electrician
  • Master electrician
  • Low voltage technician
  • Limited technician
  • Electrical contractor
  • Low voltage/limited contractor

Note that you’ll receive your license via email as the Board no longer mail physical copies of these licenses.

Becoming a Licensed Apprentice

Qualifications

Whether you’re applying as an apprentice electrician or low voltage/limited technician, you’ll need to meet these qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in an approved apprenticeship program
  • Has been employed by an electrical or low voltage/limited contractor

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following within 10 days of employment:

  • Completed application through the WY State Fire Marshal’s Public Portal
  • License fee – $20
  • Apprentice OJT form signed and notarized by the employer
  • OJT letter on company letterhead signed and notarized by past or current employer
  • A copy of your previous and existing license, if applicable
  • (Optional) A copy of transcripts or certificate of completion of a previously completed approved apprenticeship program or its equivalent

License Renewal

Your license will be valid from July 1 of the current year to June 30 of the next year.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed renewal application via the Public Portal
  • Renewal fee – $20
  • Apprentice OJT form, with the required experience and education hours met in the corresponding apprentice year (see table below)
  • Proof of completing relevant education from an approved electrical program or its equivalent
Apprentice YearExperienceEducationSupervision
1Up to 1,999 hoursUp to 143 hours100%
22000 to 3,999 hours144 to 287 hours100%
34,000 to 5,999 hours288 to 431 hours50%
46,000 to 7,999 hours432 to 575 hours25%
58,000 to 10,000 hours576+ hours25%
610,000+ hours576+ hours100%

 

Becoming a Journeyman Electrician

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet these requirements:

  • At least 4 years (8,000 hours) of electrical wiring experience
  • Completed 576 hours (144 hours per year) of related electrical education
  • Can credit up to 2 years (4,000 hours) of experience if you completed related electrical courses from an accredited school

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed application via the Public Portal
  • License fee – $100
  • Proof of meeting the experience and education requirements
    • Employment verification form signed and notarized by the employer
    • Official transcripts or notarized letters from local unions or licensing boards

Exam Details

The Board has contracted with the ICC to help administer the licensure exams.

Here are the details for the journeyman exam:

  • Exam fee – $115
  • Exam type – open book with the following authorized references
    • NEC 2020
    • Ugly’s Electrical Reference
  • Exam content – covers the current NEC with 80 questions in 4 hours
  • Passing score – 70%

For complete exam information, refer to the WY electrical candidate information bulletin.

License Renewal

Your license will need a renewal on January 1 every three years.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed renewal application via the Public Portal
  • Renewal fee – $50
  • Proof of completing 16 CE hours, of which 8 hours should be about the NEC

Becoming a Master Electrician

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet these requirements:

  • At least 8 years (16,000 hours) of electrical wiring experience, of which 4 years (8,000 hours) as a licensed journeyman
  • Completed 576 hours (144 hours per year) of related electrical education

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed application via the Public Portal
  • License fee – $200
  • Proof of meeting the experience and education requirements

Exam Details

Here are the details for the master electrician exam:

  • Exam fee – $115
  • Exam type – open book with the following authorized references
    • NEC 2020
    • Ugly’s Electrical Reference
  • Exam content – covers the current NEC with 100 questions in 5 hours
  • Passing score – 75%

License Renewal

Your license will need a renewal on January 1 every three years.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed renewal application via the Public Portal
  • Renewal fee – $100
  • Proof of completing 16 CE hours, of which 8 hours should be about the NEC

Becoming a Low Voltage Technician

Qualifications

To qualify, you must have up to 2 years (4,000 hours) of electrical wiring experience covered by the scope of the low voltage license.

If you are to work on systems under 90 volts, you’ll need to meet these experience requirements:

  • LV-G – General installations – at least 4,000 hours in 2 years
  • LV-A – Alarms – at least 3,000 Hours in 18 months
  • LV-C – Communications – at least 500 Hours in 3 months
  • LV-S – Sound – at least 500 Hours in 3 months
  • LV-T – TV and satellite – at least 500 Hours in 3 months
  • LV-X – Control – at least 1,000 hours in 6 months
  • LV-LS – Lawn sprinklers – at least 80 hours in 2 months

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed application via the Public Portal
  • License fee – $100
  • Proof of meeting the experience requirements for the chosen specialty

Exam Details

Here are the details for the low voltage technician exam:

  • Exam fee – $115 each
  • Exam type – open book with the following authorized references
    • NEC 2020
    • NEC Handbook
    • Ugly’s Electrical Reference
    • Ferm’s Fast Finder Index
    • Tom Henry’s Key Word Index
  • Exam content – covers the current NEC
    • LV-G – 50 questions in 3 hours
    • All others – 30 questions in 1.5 hours
  • Passing score – 70%

License Renewal

Your license will need a renewal on July 1 every three years.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed renewal application via the Public Portal
  • Renewal fee – $50

Becoming a Limited Technician

Qualifications

To qualify, you must have up to 2 years (4,000 hours) of electrical wiring experience covered by the scope of the limited license.

You must meet the required experience hours for these specialties:

  • LM-E – Elevators – at least 4,000 hours in 2 years
  • LM-S – Electric signs – at least 4,000 hours in 2 years
  • LM-W – Water well and irrigation systems – at least 4,000 hours in 2 years
  • LM-L – Light fixtures – at least 1,000 hours in 6 months
  • LM-H – HVAC – at least 4,000 hours in 2 years

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed application via the Public Portal
  • License fee – $100
  • Proof of meeting the experience requirements for the chosen specialty

Exam Details

Here are the details for the limited technician exam:

  • Exam fee – $115 each
  • Exam type – open book with the following authorized references
    • NEC 2020
    • Ugly’s Electrical Reference
  • Exam content – covers the current NEC
    • LM-E / LM-S – 50 questions in 3 hours
    • LM-W / LM-H – 40 questions in 2 hours
    • LM-L – 30 questions in 2 hours
  • Passing score – 70%

License Renewal

Your license will need a renewal on July 1 every three years.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed renewal application via the Public Portal
  • Renewal fee – $50

Becoming an Electrical Contractor

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet these requirements:

  • Has assigned a master electrician to become the business’s Master of Record
  • Has complied with the state’s rules and regulations on electrical contracting work

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed application via the Public Portal
  • License fee – $400
  • Signed and notarized Master Electrician of Record form
  • Signed and notarized Personnel of Applicant form

License Renewal

Your license will need an annual renewal on July 1.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed renewal application via the Public Portal
  • Renewal fee – $400

Becoming a Low Voltage/Limited Contractor

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet these requirements:

  • Has assigned a low voltage technician, limited technician, journeyman electrician, or master electrician to become the business’s Technician of Record
  • Has complied with the state’s rules and regulations on low voltage/limited electrical contracting work

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed application via the Public Portal
  • License fee – $200
  • Signed and notarized Technician of Record form
  • Signed and notarized Personnel of Applicant form

License Renewal

Your license will need an annual renewal on July 1.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed renewal application via the Public Portal
  • Renewal fee – $200

Electrical Training Programs and Schools in Wyoming

You need electrical education and training to enter the industry.

You have two options to obtain the necessary trade knowledge and skills:

  • Enroll in a technical school
  • Apply for an apprenticeship program

Technical School

By attending a trade school, you can earn a degree that’ll help you prepare for the journeyman licensure exam and land an entry-level electrical position.

Some of the areas you’ll learn will include:

  • Electrical codes
  • Project layout and planning
  • Raceway systems
  • Installing services, switchboards, and panels
  • Motor control center installation
  • Installing, splicing, and terminating wires and cables
  • Cable tray installation
  • Lighting system installation
  • Testing and troubleshooting feeders, motors, and branch circuits
  • Motor installation
  • Control system installation
  • Installing instrumentation and process control systems
  • Service and troubleshooting
  • Safety awareness and practices

Apprenticeship Program

Generally, apprenticeship programs are sponsored by unions (JATCs) and non-unions (private employers).

The good thing about these programs is the real-world experience you’ll gain, allowing you to understand the trade and the industry from the get-go.

Both sponsors will have common qualification requirements, which are as follows:

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Has a high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Passing grades in high school algebra
  • Has a valid driver’s license
  • Pass the general aptitude test
  • Pass the medical/physical exam

The table below lists some of the schools and associations offering electrical training programs in Wyoming.

6 Electrician Schools in Wyoming

School NameAddress
Central WY College2660 Peck Avenue Riverton, WY 82501
IEC Rocky Mountain Chapter480 East 76th Avenue Denver, CO 80229
JATC of Wyoming2080 North Skyview Drive Casper, WY 82601
Northern WY Community College District - Gillette College300 West Sinclair Gillette, WY 82718
Sheridan College3059 S Coffeen Ave. Sheridan, WY 82801
Western WY Community2500 College Drive Rock Springs, WY

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