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O*Net reported that Utah will have a 52% projected employment growth for electricians from 2020 to 2030.

This means that there’ll be 1,910 jobs opening annually within the decade.

With such a positive job outlook, you can expect more job opportunities and higher-than-average salaries.

So if you want to enter the industry and enjoy these benefits, here’s how you can become an electrician in Utah.

Potential Salary

Utah electricians have the following salary information as of May 2021 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Mean Wage:

  • Annually – $57,200
  • Hourly – $27.50
PercentileAverage Annual Wage
10%$36,350
25%$38,810
50%$50,580
75%$64,490
90%$79,780

 

Annual Salary Range:
$36K
$50K
$79K

Average Salary of Electricians in Utah

City NameSalary
Salt Lake City$45,479
Provo$43,538
West Jordan$45,313
Orem$43,538
Sandy$45,355
Ogden$44,306
Saint George$49,149
Layton$44,140
South Jordan$45,271
Lehi$43,330
* Salary information last updated 2024

Regional Salary

RegionEmployedAvg. Annual SalaryAvg. Hourly PayTop 10% Annual SalaryBottom 10% Annual Salary
Logan, UT-ID340$55,710$26.79$82,160$31,880
Ogden-Clearfield, UT1,820$55,120$26.5$74,570$36,610
Provo-Orem, UT1,730$55,660$26.76$80,120$36,210
St. George, UT580$51,390$24.71$70,890$31,200
Salt Lake City, UT5,290$58,400$28.08$75,570$38,440
* 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 an Electrician in Utah

The UT Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) oversees the license regulations of the following electricians:

  • Apprentice electrician
  • Journeyman electrician
  • Residential journeyman electrician
  • Master electrician
  • Residential master electrician

Becoming an Apprentice Electrician

Qualifications

To qualify, you must work for a contractor under the direct supervision of a licensed journeyman or master electrician.

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed initial license application
  • Application fee – $116
  • Completed Verification of Supervision form
  • Supporting documentation for any “yes” answers provided on the “Qualifying Questionnaire”

License Renewal

Your license will expire on November 30 of every even-numbered year.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed renewal application
  • Renewal fee – $72
  • Proof of completing 16 CE hours of approved coursework, with 12 hours on NEC
  • Supporting documentation for any “yes” answers provided on the “Qualifying Questionnaire”

Becoming a Journey-Level and Master-Level Electrician

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet these requirements:

  • Successfully pass the theory, code, and practical exams

-AND-

Journeyman Electrician
  • Completed a 4-year apprenticeship program with 576 classroom hours
  • At least 8,000 hours of practical experience as an apprentice

-OR-

  • At least 16,000 hours of practical experience as an apprentice
Residential Journeyman Electrician
  • Completed a 2-year apprenticeship program with 288 classroom hours
  • At least 4,000 hours of practical experience as an apprentice

-OR-

  • At least 8,000 hours of practical experience as an apprentice
Master Electrician
  • At least 8,000 hours of work experience as a licensed journeyman

-OR-

  • Graduated with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering that’s EAC/ABET-accredited
  • At least 2,000 hours of practical experience as an apprentice

-OR-

  • Graduated with an AAS degree from an electrical trade school
  • At least 4,000 hours of work experience as a licensed journeyman
Residential Master Electrician
  • At least 4,000 hours of work experience as a licensed journeyman

-OR-

  • Graduated with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering that’s EAC/ABET-accredited
  • At least 2,000 hours of practical experience as an apprentice

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

  • Completed initial license application
  • Application fee – $116
  • Supporting documentation for any “yes” answers provided on the “Qualifying Questionnaire”
  • For journeyman and residential journeyman electricians
    • Official transcripts of completing an apprenticeship program; AND/OR,
    • Completed Verification of Electrical Experience form
  • For master and residential master electricians
    • Official transcripts of completing a degree from an accredited school; AND/OR,
    • Completed Verification of Electrical Experience form

Exam Details

DOPL has contracted with Prov, Inc. to help administer the licensure exams.

Here are key details that you should know about them:

  • Exam fee – $78 for each theory, code, and practical exam
  • Type of exam – open book, with only approved reference materials allowed to bring
  • No. of questions and duration
    • Theory (all license types) – 50 questions in 145 minutes
    • Code (all license types) – 80 questions in 180 minutes
    • Practical
      • Journeyman/master – 6 tasks in 110 minutes
      • Residential journeyman/master – 4 tasks in 70 minutes
    • Passing rate – 75%

Note that master and residential master electrician applicants don’t need to take the practical exams if they’ve passed the UT journeyman practical exams.

For more information, especially on the exam content, please read the UT Electrical candidate information bulletin.

License Renewal

Your license will expire on November 30 of every even-numbered year.

To renew, you must submit the following:

  • Completed renewal application
  • Renewal fee – $72
  • Proof of completing 16 CE hours of approved coursework, with 12 hours on NEC
  • Supporting documentation for any “yes” answers provided on the “Qualifying Questionnaire”

Electrical Training Programs and Schools in Utah

You need proper electrical education and training to be able to work in this industry.

You can obtain this by enrolling in a vocational school or applying to a sponsored apprenticeship program.

Vocational School

These schools usually offer 2 to 4 years of electrical programs where you’ll learn key areas such as:

  • Trade electricity
  • Wiring and commercial wiring
  • Conduit bending
  • Motor and motor control
  • Basic voice and data cable installations
  • Basic designing and installing solar photovoltaics
  • Understanding electrical meter testing
  • Security and fire alarms
  • Gas and oil burner control wiring

After completing the program, you can apply for an apprenticeship or employment for entry-level positions.

Note that some schools include apprenticeships in their curricula, but to be sure, you’ll have to inquire with them.

Apprenticeship Program

An apprenticeship program is usually sponsored by a union (through JATCs) or non-union (through private employers).

If you want to go for this option, you can apply for it as long as you meet the qualifications.

Both sponsors usually have common requirements for interested applicants:

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

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

12 Electrician Schools in Utah

School NameAddress
Bridgerland Applied Technology College1301 North 600 West Logan, UT
Davis Applied Technology College550 E 300 S Kaysville, UT
IEC of Utah7044 Commerce Park Drive Midvale, UT 84047
JATC of Utah3400 West 2100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84119
Line Constructors JATC7001 South 900 East Midvale, UT 84047
Ogden-Weber Tech College200 North Washington Boulevard Ogden, UT
Salt Lake Community - Taylorsville Redwood Campus4600 South Redwood Road SLC, UT 84123
Utah College of Applied Technology - Lehi2301 West Ashton Blvd. Lehi, UT 84043
Utah College of Applied Technology - Logan1301 North 600 West Logan, UT 84321
Utah Higher Education - Orem800 W University Parkway Orem, UT 84058
Utah Higher Education - Ogden3850 Dixon Parkway Dr. Dept. 1031 Ogden, UT 84408
Utah College of Applied Technology - Saint George1506 S. Silicon Way Saint George, UT 84770

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