Electrician Schools in Arizona (Top Programs)

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Electrician Schools in Arizona

Electricians don’t only have a job, but access to a career, while working flexible hours.

The career path of an electrician looks like this:

  • Apprentice
  • Journeyman
  • Independent electrical contractor

If you want to become an electrician in Arizona, you need to obtain a license from the Arizona State Registrar of Contractors.

Technical Training

To become an electrician, you need both classroom education (900 hours) and hands-on experience (8,000 hours).

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This period is called an apprenticeship which can be unionized or not.

Some individuals choose to enroll in a vocational-technical school, though they still need to gain a number of experience on the job, under the supervision of an electrician.

Vocational-Technical School

Attending a vocational-technical school or a community college, you have the possibility of earning a diploma or degree that will further open your career path.

This route also provides the best classroom and lab-based technical training available.

Many programs also help students with finding a job.

Some of the topics taught in an electrician training program are:

  • Electrical Theory
  • Algebra/Electrical Calculations
  • Safety Code
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Welding
  • Motors and Transformers
  • OSHA/Safety Awareness
  • Overcurrent protection
  • Programmable controllers
School Name Address
Arizona Western College 2020 S. Avenue 8E, Yuma, AZ 85365
Chandler 2626 E Pecos Rd, Chandler, AZ 85225
Eastern Arizona College 615 N. Stadium Ave., Thatcher, AZ 85552
GateWay Community College 108 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Mohave Community College 1971 Jagerson Ave, Kingman, AZ 86409
Pima Community College 4905C East Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85709
Rio Salado College 2323 W 14th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
Tucson College 5151 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711
Yavapai College 1100 E Sheldon St, Prescott, AZ 86301
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Apprenticeship Programs

In Arizona, those seeking an apprenticeship through a union can contact one of the local chapters found in Phoenix and Tucson.

Non-union apprenticeships are available through:

  • Independent Electrical Contractors of Southern Arizona
  • Independent Electrical Contractors Association of Arizona
  • Arizona Builders Alliance

Regardless of choice, there are some requirements to meet:

  • 18 years old
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Pass a math and reading skills test
  • Copy of a high school transcript

Some candidates might have to take the Tech Math class on-line, through the Electrical Training Alliance to be accepted in the training program.

Apprentices work full time but also receive classroom education to be able to become journeymen.

Post-Apprenticeship Experience

In many states, those who complete their apprenticeship period pass an exam to become a journeyman.

In most of Arizona, there is no journeyman license to be earned.

Certification as a journeyman is available through the apprenticeship program they completed, though it doesn’t have the same standing as licensing through a state or municipal government agency.

Such a certification is nevertheless useful for those seeking employment and they can gain further specialized experience in areas like:

  • Commercial and industrial installation
  • Photovoltaics and solar power
  • HVAC electric

It’s important to know that all individuals need to accumulate some experience after competing for their training in order to become an independent electrical contractor.

Independent Electrical Contractor

In Arizona, independent electrical contractors can have one of the following licenses:

  • Specialty commercial license
  • Specialty residential license
  • Dual license

Licenses are issued by the State Registrar of Contractors.

The dual license allows the professional to perform electrical work on both residential and commercial properties, and many individuals choose to obtain this one.

The requirements are:

  • Earn 4 years of experience
  • Pass a two-part exam covering your specific trade and business management

To take the exam, candidates have to register with the application found online.

The form also provides information related to the Business Management exam.

This exam lasts for 3 hours, has 80 questions, and candidates can consult their books.

The topics covered by this exam are:

  • Arizona registrar of contractors statutes
  • Arizona registrar of contractors rules
  • Arizona registrar of contractors workmanship standards
  • Business management
  • Business mathematics
  • Contracts and agreements
  • Insurance and bonding
  • Safety, record keeping, and reporting
  • Labor and tax laws
  • Employment regulations
  • Financial management
  • Liens
  • Environmental laws and regulations

The Commercial Electrical Contractor Exam is another test candidates have to pass.

PSI Exams has more details regarding this exam.

If you passed the exams you can move on to establishing your business with a unique name.

These agencies can help with this aspect:

  • Corporations Commission
  • Registrar of Contractors
  • Office of the Secretary of State

The next step is to fill out an application with the following documents:

  • Exam results
  • A bond

The bond is based on how much work you expect to do each year and there’s an online chart to help you calculate the correct amount.

Approvals are sent by email.

Salary

Your salary will generally be higher if you get the journeyman certification mentioned earlier, and if you specialize in a certain type of electrical work.

Annual Salary Range:
$36K
$48K
$60K
10%
50%
90%
Annual Salary by Location:
Location Avg. Annual Salary
Phoenix $48,115
Tucson $45,624
Mesa $47,198
Chandler $47,198
Scottsdale $47,198
Glendale $48,115
Gilbert $47,198
Tempe $47,198
Peoria $48,018
Surprise $47,358

Regional Salary in Arizona

Region Employed Avg. Annual Salary Avg. Hourly Pay Top 10% Annual Salary Bottom 10% Annual Salary
Flagstaff, AZ210$57,010$27.41$78,210$39,070
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ260$51,660$24.84$64,110$36,340
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ14,240$59,450$28.58$76,970$39,210
Prescott, AZ270$60,750$29.21$79,130$37,480
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ120$54,400$26.15$72,970$36,460
Tucson, AZ1,280$57,230$27.52$80,700$37,110
Yuma, AZ290$58,170$27.96$72,920$36,770
* Salary information based on the May 2023 Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey for Electricians, OCC Code 47-2111, BLS.
* Employment conditions in your area may vary.

License Renewal

The license must be renewed every two years with an online form.

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