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According to O*Net, Nebraska will have a 15% projected growth from 2020 to 2030 for electricians.

This means that an average of 750 jobs will open every year throughout the decade.

With such good job security, you can bet that there’ll be a job waiting for you upon training completion.

So here’s how you can become a licensed electrician in Nebraska.

Potential Salary

As of May 2021, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the following salary information for Nebraska electricians:

Mean Wage:

  • Annually – $52,120
  • Hourly – $25.06
PercentileAverage Annual Wage
10%$30,540
25%$37,980
50%$48,370
75%$61,650
90%$78,210

 

Annual Salary Range:
$30K
$48K
$78K

Average Salary of Electricians in Nebraska

City NameSalary
Omaha$45,335
Lincoln$45,031
Bellevue$45,335
Grand Island$44,407
Kearney$44,407
Fremont$44,638
Hastings$44,407
North Platte$43,073
Norfolk$39,463
Columbus$44,407
* Salary information last updated 2024

Regional Salary

RegionEmployedAvg. Annual SalaryAvg. Hourly PayTop 10% Annual SalaryBottom 10% Annual Salary
Grand Island, NE230$50,050$24.06$72,440$35,510
Lincoln, NE960$53,470$25.71$75,700$36,130
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA2,850$57,020$27.41$84,080$37,130
* Salary information based on the May 2022 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 Nebraska

The NE State Electrical Division regulates the license issuance for the following individuals:

  • Apprentice electrician
  • Journeyman electrician
  • Residential journeyman wireman
  • Fire alarm installer
  • Electrical contractor

Becoming an Apprentice Electrician

Qualifications

To qualify for state registration, you must work under the direct supervision of an NE electrical license holder.

State Registration Application

To register with the state, you must submit the following:

  • Completed license application form
  • Applicable fee:
    • If issued in an odd-numbered year – $20
    • If issued in an even-numbered year – $40
  • A copy of your current employer’s information

State Registration Renewal

Your registration expires on December 31 of even-numbered years.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed license renewal form
  • Renewal fee – $40

Becoming a Journeyman Electrician

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet one of the following requirements:

  • At least 4 years of verifiable trade experience
  • At least 3 years of verifiable trade experience and completed a post-secondary electrical course with an associate’s degree in electrical technology

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed license application form
  • Application fee – $60
  • License fee:
    • If issued in an odd-numbered year – $25
    • If issued in an even-numbered year – $50
  • Proof of verified work experience
  • Proof of completing an associate’s degree in electrical technology, if applicable

Exam Details

The Division will administer the electrical exams for licensure.

It will cover topics, including but not limited to:

  • National Electrical Code (NEC) 2017
  • Basic electricity – theory
  • NE State Electrical Act
  • Blueprint reading
    Emergency circuits, including fire alarm circuits

The exam will consist of 50 questions to be completed in 3 hours.

During the exam, you’re allowed to use approved reference books.

License Renewal

Your license expires on December 31 of even-numbered years.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed license renewal form
  • Renewal fee – $50
  • Proof of completing 12 hours of approved continuing education courses, of which 6 hours are about the NEC

Becoming a Residential Journeyman Wireman

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet one of the following requirements:

  • At least 3 years of verifiable trade experience
  • At least 2 years of verifiable trade experience and completed an associate’s degree in electrical technology

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed license application form
  • Application fee – $60
  • License fee:
    • If issued in an odd-numbered year – $25
    • If issued in an even-numbered year – $50
  • Proof of verified work experience
  • Proof of completing an associate’s degree in electrical technology, if applicable

Exam Details

The exam has the same information and coverage as the journeyman electrician licensure exam.

License Renewal

This license has the same renewal requirements as the journeyman electrician license.

Becoming a Fire Alarm Installer

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the following requirements:

  • At least 2 years of verifiable experience in fire alarm systems
  • Have been working as a registered apprentice for a licensed fire alarm installer for 2 years

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed license application form
  • Application fee – $60
  • License fee:
    • If issued in an odd-numbered year – $25
    • If issued in an even-numbered year – $50
  • Proof of verified work experience

Exam Details

The exam has the same information and coverage as the journeyman electrician licensure exam.

License Renewal

This license has the same renewal requirements as the journeyman electrician license.

Becoming an Independent Electrical Contractor

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Graduated from a 4-year electrical engineering course at an accredited school and at least 1 year of verifiable trade experience as a journeyman electrician
  • At least 1 year of verifiable trade experience as a licensed journeyman electrician
  • At least 5 years of verifiable trade experience in planning, supervising, laying out, and installing electrical systems

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed license application form
  • Application fee – $125
  • License fee:
    • If issued in an odd-numbered year – $125
    • If issued in an even-numbered year – $250
  • Proof of verified work experience

Exam Details

The exam has the same coverage as the journeyman electrician licensure exam.

License Renewal

Your license expires on December 31 of even-numbered years.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed license renewal form
  • Renewal fee – $250
  • Proof of completing 12 hours of approved continuing education courses, of which 6 hours are about the NEC

Electrical Training Programs and Schools in Nebraska

If you want to succeed in the electrical field, you need to first acquire trade education and training.

You can obtain those from approved electrical programs offered by technical schools and apprenticeship sponsors.

Both will provide classroom and hands-on training to ensure you’ll become competent electricians in the industry.

If you want to apply for a union-sponsored apprenticeship program, you must meet these requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Passing grade in high school algebra
  • Pass the general aptitude test and physical exam
    Pay the union fee

Non-union-sponsored apprenticeship programs have more or less the same requirements as union ones.

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

12 Electrician Schools in Nebraska

School NameAddress
Central Community College - Grand Island Campus3134 West Highway 34 Grand Island, NE 68802
Central Community College - Hastings Campus550 South Technical Boulevard Hastings, NE 68901
JATC of Greater Nebraska8960 L Street Omaha, NE 68127
JATC of Lincoln6200 South 14th Street Lincoln, NE 68512
Metropolitan Community CollegeApplied Technology Center 10407 State Street Omaha, NE 68122
Mid-Plains Community College - McCook1205 East Third Street McCook, NE 69001
Mid-Plains Community College - North Platte Campus1101 Halligan Dr. North Platte, NE
Northeast Community College801 East Benjamin Ave. Norfolk, NE
Southeast Community College - Milford Campus600 State Street Milford, NE
Western Nebraska Community College - Alliance Campus1750 Sweetwater Avenue Alliance, NE 69301
Western Nebraska Community College - Scottsbluff Campus1601 East 27th Street Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Western Nebraska Community College - Sidney Campus371 College Drive Sidney, NE 69162

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