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Electrician Schools in New Mexico

Electricians have stable occupation and the demand for such skilled workers is steady.

Electricians start off as apprentices, and when they accumulate enough experience, they’ll earn a license from the New Mexico Electrical Bureau.

Apprenticeship

The apprenticeship can be completed in a variety of ways:

  • Union or Non-Union Apprenticeship
  • Trade School
  • On-the-Job Training

In New Mexico, there are more licenses issued to electricians, and each of them has a different requirement when it comes to how long the apprenticeship will last.

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4 Years or 8,000 hours:

  • Residential and commercial electrical
  • Electrical distribution systems/transmission lines

2 Years or 4,000 hours:

  • Residential wiring
  • Electrical sign and outline lighting
  • Cathodic and lightning protection systems
  • Sound intercommunication, alarm systems, and systems equal to or less than 50 volts
  • Telephone and interconnect systems
  • Water well pump installer
  • Residential water well pump installer

Trade School

New Mexico has several technical schools offering an electrical educational program and students usually obtain an Associates’ degree which is helpful for those seeking a career.

The subjects at these schools include:

  • Electrical Basics and Tools
  • The Service Entrance and Electrical Panels
  • Electrical Equipment for Commercial Installation
  • Electrical Circuits and Systems
  • Grounding and Wiring
  • Electrical Wiring Protection Devices
  • Electrical Boxes, Receptacles, and Switches
  • Installing Lighting, Ceiling Fans, and Appliances
  • Introduction to Commercial Wiring
  • Conduit Work

Some of these schools also offer apprenticeship placement which can turn into full-time employment after graduation.

School Name Address
Central New Mexico Community College 525 Buena Vista SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Luna Community College 336 Luna Drive, Las Vegas, NM 87701
Navajo Technical University Lower Point Road, Crownpoint, NM 87313
New Mexico State University 1500 University Dr, Carlsbad, NM 88220
New Mexico State University 1500 N. Third Street, Grants, NM 87020
New Mexico State University 2800 N. Sonoma Ranch Blvd., Las Cruces, NM 88011
Northern New Mexico College 921 Paseo de Onate, Espanola, NM 87532
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Union or Non-Union Apprenticeship

Direct entry apprenticeships are also a popular way to gain the experience required to become a journeyman electrician.

The New Mexico Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) is where union apprenticeships are found, and union membership is a mandatory requirement to be accepted.

Those who don’t want to be union members can contact the Northern New Mexico Independent Electrical Contractors chapter, Southern New Mexico IEC chapter or the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. to find out about any available apprenticeship programs.

On-the-Job Training

This is still a form of apprenticeship.

The advantage here is for those who already know a licensed electrician seeking an apprentice.

This is also an option available to those who prefer working with a specific electrical company.

Becoming a Journeyman

To become licensed as a journeyman electrician in New Mexico, candidates need to:

  • Complete their training as mentioned above
  • Fill out an application with PSI Exams
  • Pay the exam fee
  • Score at least 70% on the exam

Only those who get accepted can take the journeyman exam.

The exam has 2 parts:

  • Code Examination
  • Theory Examination

The subjects of the test will cover:

  • Electrical Installation Requirements
  • Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits
  • Overcurrent Protection
  • Grounding and Bonding
  • Conductors and Cables
  • Raceways and Boxes
  • Hazardous Locations, Special Occupancies, and Special Equipment
  • Lighting, Signs, and General-Use Equipment
  • Motors, Transformers, and Generators
  • NM State Code

Electrical Contractor

In New Mexico, a contractor’s license is needed to bid and contract electrical work, regardless of its type.

Requirements:

  • Fill out the application
  • Proof of financial responsibility
  • Proof of current New Mexico tax ID number
  • Score at least 75% on the exams organized by PSI Exams

In New Mexico, electrical contractors need to pass:

  • The Business and Law exam
  • The Electrical Inspector exam

The questions of the Business and Law Examination cover:

  • Licensing Requirements
  • Estimating and Bidding
  • Business Organization and Financial Management
  • Tax and Labor Laws
  • Project Management and Lien Law
  • Contracts
  • Risk Management
  • Environmental and Safety

The questions of the Electrical Inspector Examination cover:

  • General Knowledge
  • New Mexico State Code
  • Low Voltage
  • Electrical Installation Requirements
  • Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits
  • Overcurrent Protection
  • Grounding and Bonding
  • Conductors and Cables
  • Raceways and Boxes
  • Hazardous Locations, Special Occupancies, and Special Equipment
  • Lighting, Signs, and General-Use Equipment
  • Motors, Transformers, and Generators

Candidates can bring the most current edition of the National Electrical Code as well as the New Mexico Electrical Code during the exam.

The Business and Law exam is also open-book.

Salary

The accumulated experience of an electrician in New Mexico will decide how much they earn.

Annual Salary Range:
$34K
$44K
$56K
10%
50%
90%
Annual Salary by Location:
Location Avg. Annual Salary
Albuquerque $45,735
Las Cruces $41,345
Rio Rancho $45,589
Santa Fe $45,966
Roswell $42,659
Farmington $45,121
Clovis $43,089
Hobbs $41,963
Alamogordo $43,388
Carlsbad $42,659

Regional Salary in New Mexico

Region Employed Avg. Annual Salary Avg. Hourly Pay Top 10% Annual Salary Bottom 10% Annual Salary
Albuquerque, NM2,510$57,730$27.76$74,280$37,000
Farmington, NM330$69,530$33.43$105,990$39,750
Las Cruces, NM300$52,900$25.44$78,940$29,690
Santa Fe, NM150$48,720$23.43$65,120$26,160
* 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

The journeyman certificate expires every 3 years and renewal applications are sent to PSI.

Individuals also need to complete at least 16 hours of continuing education:

  • 8 hours in code changes
  • 8 hours in other industry-related topics, from a list of approved classes.

The electrical contractor license expires annually, and a $50 fee is needed to renew it.

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