Electrician Schools in Mississippi (Top Programs)

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Electrician Schools in Mississippi

In Mississippi, you can get local licenses as a journeyman electrician.

Training

The training for this license generally includes enrolling in a program and becoming an apprentice.

To be able to apply for a journeyman license, you need:

  • 8,000 hours of job experience over 5 years
  • 1,000 hours of job experience

If you want to get a state license, you will need:

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  • Completion of an electrical school program and 4 years of job experience
  • A 4-year degree and one year of job experience

Trade Schools

A trade school will provide an associate’s degree and job placement, which will make it easier to start your career.

The topics you will study include:

  • Commercial, Residential, Industrial wiring
  • AC and DC circuits
  • Branch circuit and service entrance calculations
  • Electrical drawings and schematics
  • Motor control systems
  • Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Solid-state motor control
  • Programmable logic controllers
School Name Address
East Central Community College 15738 Highway 15, Decatur, MS 39327
East Mississippi Community College 1512 Kemper Street, Scooba, MS 39358
Hinds Community College 505 East Main Street, Raymond, MS 39154
Itawamba Community College 602 W Hill Street, Fulton, MS 38843
Jones County Junior College 900 South Court Street, Ellisville, MS 39437
Mississippi Delta Community College Hwy 3 and Cherry St, Moorhead, MS 38761
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College 51 Main Street, Perkinston, MS 39573
Northeast Mississippi Community College 101 Cunningham Blvd, Booneville, MS 38829
Pearl River Community College 101 Hwy 11 N, Poplarville, MS 39470
Southwest Mississippi Community College 1156 College Dr, Summit, MS 39666
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Apprenticeship Programs

To enter a program, you need to:

  • Register your apprenticeship
  • Have a driver’s license
  • Social security card copy
  • High school diploma/GED
  • Official school transcripts
  • $25 application fee
  • Take a skills test
  • Take an algebra test

If you enroll in a union program, you need to become a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).

If you prefer a non-union program, you can check out the Mid-South Chapter of Independent Electrical Contractors or contact an electrical company.

Pass the Journeyman Exam

The exam covers topics in the National Electric Code and requires a 70%-75% passing score.

Some of the subjects are:

  • General Electrical Knowledge
  • Service, Feeders, and Branch Circuits
  • Grounding and Bonding
  • Conductors and Cables
  • Raceways and Boxes
  • Special Occupancies and Equipment
  • Electrical Power
  • Motors
  • Low Voltage
  • Lighting
  • Illuminated Signs
  • Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
  • Safety Information
  • Overcurrent Protection

Become an Electrical Contractor

If you want to start your own company, you need an electrical contractor license.

The exam is split into 2 sections, the Master Electrician and Mississippi Law and Business Management.

The exam costs $240, and you will need to submit an application first.

Master Electrician Exam has 80 questions, requires a 70% passing score and is open book.

The Law and Business Management has 50 questions, lasts for 2 hours and requires a 70% score.

Before you take the exam, you need to register your company with the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office.

You also need to include in your application:

  • Mississippi Income Tax ID Number or Federal Tax ID
  • General liability insurance
  • Current workers’ compensation if you have 5 electricians working for your company
  • 3 reference letters, from which 2 from past employers and one from the bank
  • Proof of 3 past electrical jobs
  • Proof of employment
  • $50 application fee for one classification

If you have an electrical contractor license with one of the following boards, you will only need to pass the law exam in Mississippi:

  • Alabama General Contractors Board
  • Alabama Electrical Board
  • Georgia Board of Residential and General Contractors
  • Louisiana Licensing Board for Contractors
  • North Carolina Electrical Contractors Board
  • South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board
  • Tennessee Board for Licensing General Contractor

Salary

Your salary will vary depending on your salary.

Annual Salary Range:
$32K
$42K
$53K
10%
50%
90%
Annual Salary by Location:
Location Avg. Annual Salary
Jackson $43,502
Gulfport $42,771
Southaven $45,008
Hattiesburg $42,503
Biloxi $43,111
Meridian $43,104
Tupelo $41,034
Olive Branch $44,895
Greenville $43,242
Horn Lake $44,985

Regional Salary in Mississippi

Region Employed Avg. Annual Salary Avg. Hourly Pay Top 10% Annual Salary Bottom 10% Annual Salary
Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS1,840$59,310$28.52$62,820$43,810
Hattiesburg, MS160$52,280$25.13$81,710$28,390
Jackson, MS800$50,320$24.19$61,600$32,690
* Salary information based on the May 2022 Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey for Electricians, OCC Code 47-2111, BLS.
* Employment conditions in your area may vary.

License Renewal

Your local licensing body has more information related to the process and requirements of renewing your license.

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