Electrician Schools in New York (Top Programs)

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Electrician Schools in New York

In New York, becoming an electrician requires training and passing some exams.

Below we have brought you more info on how to start your electrician career.

Become an Apprentice

In this state, every county has its own licensing regulations.

For example in New York City, you will go from training to the master electrician or special electrician license.

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You can meet the required education in a few different ways.

Trade schools

To get a license, you need to enroll in a program that results in a Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering in a school that is accredited by the New York State Department of Labor.

You will also need a practical experience of 7.5 years in total, from which 2 can be substituted by education.

Some of the topics you will study in class include:

  • Safety and Health Awareness
  • Blueprint Reading and Sketching
  • Basic Mathematics and Trade Math
  • Trade Electrical Theory
  • Tools and Equipment
  • National and New York Electrical Code
  • Motor Control and Distributed Control
  • Intelligent Wiring Systems
  • Low Voltage Systems
  • Lighting Controls and Energy Efficiency
  • Project Layout and Planning
  • Thinwall Conduit Raceway Systems
  • Rigid Conduit Raceway Systems
  • Installing Services, Switchboards and Panels
  • Floor Duct Installation
  • Motor Control Center Installation
  • Installing, Splicing and Terminating Wires and Cables
  • Cable Tray Installation
  • Lighting System Installation
  • Testing and Troubleshooting Feeders, Motors, and Branch Circuits
  • Fire Alarm and Security System Installation
  • Motor Installation
  • Installing Sound and Communication Systems
  • Installing Fiber Optic and Tele/Data Cable
  • Welding/Exothermic Welding and Brazing, Mechanical Fastening

Upon completion, you will be able to get an entry-level position and start your career.

School Name Address
Apex Technical School 24-02 Queens Plaza South, Long Island City, NY 11101
Berk Trade and Business School 33-09 Queens Boulevard, Long Island City, NY 11101
New York State BOCES 1585 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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Apprenticeship Programs

These are offered by New York Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committees around New York.

To enroll, you will need to join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).

You can also attend a non-onion program provided by electrical companies in your area.

You will also need 5.5 years of experience to get licensed as a master electrician.

Take the Master Electrician Exam

In New York, you can either apply for a master electrician license or a special electrician license.

The Special Electrician license requires:

  • An age of 21 years
  • Get a background check
  • 7.5 years and 10,500 hours of electrical experience
  • Submit proof of experience

You also need to pass an open book exam with a 70% score, as well as a practical exam.

Become an Independent Contractor

If you want to become an independent contractor, you need to meet the below criteria:

  • General Liability Insurance of $1 million
  • Worker’s Compensation and Disability Insurance
  • If it applies, Project Insurance
  • An age of 21 years
  • Get a background check
  • 7.5 years and 10,500 hours of electrical experience
  • Submit proof of experience

For this certification too, you will need to pass a theory-based test with a score of 70%.

You must also pass a practical exam.

Salary

In New York, electricians have a higher median salary compared to the national average for this occupation.

Annual Salary Range:
$40K
$52K
$66K
10%
50%
90%
Annual Salary by Location:
Location Avg. Annual Salary
New York $58,856
Hempstead $53,203
Brookhaven $52,567
Islip $52,664
Oyster Bay $55,481
Buffalo $46,517
Babylon $52,664
Rochester $47,950
Huntington $55,481
Yonkers $56,068

Regional Salary in New York

Region Employed Avg. Annual Salary Avg. Hourly Pay Top 10% Annual Salary Bottom 10% Annual Salary
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY1,720$74,000$35.58$106,610$43,090
Binghamton, NY340$68,920$33.13$96,330$37,040
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY2,310$72,710$34.96$104,760$39,330
Elmira, NY110$62,350$29.98$88,160$32,210
Glens Falls, NY270$81,440$39.16$102,920$43,930
Ithaca, NY90$67,370$32.39$91,850$43,900
Kingston, NY270$70,590$33.94$104,540$36,700
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA39,310$85,650$41.18$132,070$45,130
Rochester, NY2,430$71,960$34.59$108,130$39,680
Syracuse, NY1,310$77,650$37.33$109,890$41,880
Utica-Rome, NY280$66,690$32.06$97,520$40,550
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY80$68,030$32.71$101,220$44,610
* 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

After you become an electrical contractor, you will need to attend 8 extra hours of education in order to renew your license.

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