How to Become an Electrician in Utah

Would you enjoy a hands-on career that requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills? Electricians can apply these skills on a daily basis, which means this trade could be a good fit for you. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), this occupation sees more than 300 job openings per year in Utah alone, offering a wide range of opportunities to break into the industry.[En Español]

Requirements for Becoming an Electrician in Utah

Those looking to become licensed electricians in Utah might be eligible for a journeyman, residential journeyman, master or residential master electrician license. The Utah Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing (DOPL) sets the requirements for earning each of these licenses in the state.

Before applying for any of the electrician licenses, you will first need to pass an exam. You will also need to meet the following requirements for each license application:

• Each year of work experience must include at least 2,000 hours (no more than one year of work experience can be credited for each 12-month period).
• Official transcripts must be included with your application in a sealed envelope bearing the school’s stamp/seal on the envelope flap.
• Military experience can be considered by submitting your DD214.

To be eligible for the journeyman electrician exam, you must provide an official transcript showing that you have successfully completed an approved apprenticeship program. Additionally, you will need to show proof of at least four years (8,000 hours) of supervised work experience as a licensed apprentice electrician. This work will need to be verified by each of your supervising licensed master or journeyman electricians with the employer’s verification form, which is attached to the exam approval application. If you cannot provide an official transcript, you can submit the employer’s verification form from each of your supervising licensed master or journeyman electricians, documenting at least eight years (16,000 hours) of supervised legal practical experience in wiring, installing and repairing electrical apparatus and equipment for light, heat and power.

If you’re looking to become a residential journeyman electrician, you can provide an official transcript showing successful completion of two years of an approved apprenticeship program, including two years (4,000 hours) of supervised work as a licensed apprentice electrician. Those who are unable to provide an official transcript can show four years (8,000) hours of relevant work experience.

Eligibility to take the master electrician exam requires verification of at least four years (8,000 hours) of practical electrical experience as a licensed journeyman electrician. Another option is to provide an official transcript of your associate’s degree from an approved electrical trade school, along with verification of at least two years (4,000 hours) of practical experience as a licensed journeyman electrician. A third alternative would be to provide a bachelor’s degree from an accredited electrical engineering program, along with verification of at least one year (2,000 hours) of practical electrical experience as a licensed apprentice electrician.

The residential master electrician exam requires only verification of at least two years (4,000 hours) of relevant work experience as a licensed residential journeyman electrician.

Electrician Apprenticeship Programs in Utah

Many aspiring electricians will join apprenticeship programs to gain the experience and skills necessary to apply for their licenses.

The Utah Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) offers apprenticeship in two fields, which includes inside wireman and telecommunications installer/technician.

To apply, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 17 years of age
• Show proof of one year of algebra, applied mathematics or secondary mathematics with a passing grade
• Be a high school graduate or have a GED
• Achieve a score of “4” or higher on the electrical industry aptitude test

The inside wireman apprenticeship program provides 8,000 hours of on-the-job training, as well as five years of related classroom instruction. The telecommunication installer/technician apprenticeship provides 4,800 hours of on-the-job training, with three years of related classroom instruction.

Utah Schools for Electricians

An alternative to the JATC would be taking courses at an accredited college or university. Below are some colleges in Utah that will offer apprenticeship courses for aspiring electricians:

• Bridgerland Technical College offers an apprenticeship program that includes on-the-job training provided by a sponsor as well as classroom instruction, which will provide students with knowledge of theoretical and technical aspects of the trade. Completion of the program will take up to four years, and students will have to find their own sponsors for hands-on training. The school is located in Utah’s northern region, and the program costs about $315 per semester.
• Davis Technical College provides a comprehensive training program that qualifies those who complete the program to do both maintenance and construction work. The program lasts four years and teaches students electrical theory, blueprint reading, mathematics, electrical code requirements and safety. The total cost of attendance including tuition, fees and books is estimated to total $3,600. The campus is located in Kaysville, Utah.
• Mountainland Technical College offers an electrical apprenticeship program that will satisfy educational requirements to take the journeyman exam in Utah. The program takes 720 hours to complete, totaling to approximately $3,000 for tuition and fees.

Outlook and Salary Expectations

According to BLS data, there were 10,580 electricians working throughout Utah in 2023. This same data shows that by 2033, there will be 16,040 jobs in the field. This means there will be a 52-percent increase in jobs over a 10-year period in Utah alone.

Utah electricians earn a mean of $65,290 a year, and the top 10 percent earn more than $89,110, according to BLS May 2025 OEWS data.

Salaries in Utah by Occupation

Occupation	Total Employment	Mean Hourly Wage	Mean Annual Wage	Annual Salary 10th Percentile	Annual Salary 25th Percentile	Annual Salary 75th Percentile	Annual Salary 90th Percentile
Electricians	10,580	$28.79	$59,890	$37,260	$47,000	$74,380	$79,390
Helpers--Electricians	1,020	$18.52	$38,520	$26,090	$36,010	$41,640	$51,100
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	**	$38.28	$79,610	$46,010	$49,460	$79,610	$79,610
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	1,150	$32.56	$67,720	$44,480	$54,240	$73,780	$78,200
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	60	$49.84	$103,680	$79,220	$84,050	$109,140	$113,430
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	880	$35.49	$73,820	$46,270	$57,650	$100,130	$108,680

Electrician Salaries in Utah by Region

Area	Total Employment	Mean Hourly Wage	Mean Annual Salary	Hourly Wage 10th Percentile	Hourly Wage 25th Percentile	Hourly Wage 75th Percentile	Hourly Wage 90th Percentile
Logan, UT-ID	210	$26.82	$55,780	$17.46	$21.80	$33.30	$36.42
Ogden-Clearfield, UT	1,680	$27.69	$57,600	$18.84	$23.23	$33.46	$38.05
Provo-Orem, UT	4,340	$28.08	$58,410	$17.28	$21.08	$34.43	$38.12
St. George, UT	490	$26.63	$55,380	$16.90	$21.30	$29.51	$36.45
Salt Lake City, UT	4,090	$29.65	$61,670	$18.21	$22.93	$36.81	$38.25

Working as an Electrician in Utah

More than 1,930 electrician jobs will be added to the field in Utah by 2028, according to the BLS. There are multiple job openings that can be found with a simple online search, for electricians ranging from the apprentice level to the master level. You may find residential or commercial work with the opportunity to do federal government projects, depending on the company you choose to work for in the state of Utah.

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Neighbor States

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