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Electrician Schools in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, the demand for electricians is steady as they belong to the steady construction industry.

Those who want to become an electrician need to start off as apprentices and then pass an exam to obtain a license from the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board.

Apprenticeship

The apprenticeship lasts in Oklahoma for 8,000 hours, representing hands-on training and job experience, though classroom education is also needed.

4,000 hours must be spent performing work on commercial spaces, while 2,000 hours can be substituted with related formal education.

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The apprenticeship can be completed in 2 ways:

  • Enroll in a technical college
  • Union or non-union apprenticeship program.

Technical College

Those who consider a career in the electrical field are more likely to enroll in a technical college before stating out the actual apprenticeship.

Some of the subjects taught in a technical college are:

  • Industrial Safety
  • Electrical Theory
  • AC/DC Circuits
  • Electrical Construction Calculations
  • National Electric Code
  • Commercial and Residential Wiring
  • Electrical Motor Controls
  • Transformers
  • Motors
  • Blueprints

Many schools offer internships or help with finding employment after graduation.

School Name Address
Canadian Valley Technology Center 6505 E Hwy 66, El Reno, OK 73036
Central Technology Center 3 CT Circle, Drumright, OK 74030
Eastern Oklahoma County Technology Center 4601 N Choctaw Rd, Choctaw, OK 73020
Gordon Cooper Technology Center 1 John C Bruton Blvd, Shawnee, OK 74804
Great Plains Technology Center 4500 W Lee Blvd, Lawton, OK 73505
Indian Capital Technology Center 2403 N 41st St E, Muskogee, OK 74403
Kiamichi Technology Center 1509 S McKenna, Poteau, OK 74953
Meridian Technology Center 1312 S Sangre Rd, Stillwater, OK 74074
Metro Technology Centers 1900 Springlake Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Mid-America Technology Center 27438 State Hwy 59, Wayne, OK 73095
Mid-Del Technology Center 1621 Maple Dr, Midwest City, OK 73110
Moore Norman Technology Center 4701 12th Avenue NW, Norman, OK 73069
Northeast Technology Center 6195 W Hwy 20, Pryor, OK 74361
Northeast Technology Center 19901 S Hwy 69, Afton, OK 74331
Northeast Technology Center 450 N Hwy 59, Kansas, OK 74347
Wes Watkins Technology Center 7892 Highway 9, Wetumka, OK 74883
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Union Apprenticeships

Union apprenticeships are organized through local JATCs, and enrolling in one also means becoming a member.

These programs also include classroom education, generally as evening hours.

Non-Union Apprenticeships

Non-union apprenticeship programs are for those not interested in becoming union members, or who want to work with specific electricians or companies.

The enrolling requirements are generally the same as for union apprenticeships.

Apprentice Registration

All apprentices need to register with the Board as soon as they start their training.

Become a Journeyman

Once the apprenticeship is completed, individuals can take the journeyman exam, for which they need to apply first.

Candidates have 4 hours and 15 minutes to solve 100 questions, and the passing score is 75%.

The National Electrical Code or the Ugly’s Electrical Reference are allowed during the examination, which will cover: 

  • General Knowledge
  • General Electrical Knowledge
  • Electrical Installation Requirements
  • Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits
  • Motors and Transformers
  • Overcurrent Protection
  • Safety
  • Grounding and Bonding
  • Conductors and Cables
  • Raceways and Boxes
  • Special Occupancies and Equipment
  • Low Voltage, Alarms, Signaling Systems, and Communications
  • Lighting and Signs

Those who pass this exam will become unlimited journeyman electricians.

Independent Electrical Contractor

Electricians who want to sell their services to the public need an independent electrical contractor license.

Requirements:

  • 4,000 hours experience as an unlimited journeyman electrician
  • Fill out the application
  • Pass the electrical contractor exam
  • Pass the Business & law exam
  • A $5,000 bond issued to the Bonds and Insurance Unit
  • General liability insurance of $50,000

Both exams are passed with a score of at least 75%.

The Business and Law exam have 50 questions that can be answered in 2 hours.

The questions cover:

  • Bidding and Estimating
  • Project Management and Supervision
  • Contracts
  • Financial
  • Labor and Personnel
  • Risk Management
  • Payroll and Payroll Taxes
  • Licensing Requirements

For the contractor exam, candidates have 4 hours to answer  100 questions, while using their National Electric Code and any edition of Ugly’s Electrical Reference.

The topics on this exam cover:

  • General Knowledge
  • General Electrical Knowledge
  • Electrical Installation Requirements
  • Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits
  • Overcurrent Protection
  • Safety
  • Grounding and Bonding
  • Conductors and Cables
  • Motors and Transformers
  • Raceways and Boxes
  • Special Occupancies and Equipment
  • Low Voltage, Alarms, Signaling Systems, and Communications
  • Lighting and Signs

Salary

The median salary of an electrician in Oklahoma is lower than the national average, but the more experience one accumulates, the more they’ll earn.

Annual Salary Range:
$35K
$45K
$57K
10%
50%
90%
Annual Salary by Location:
Location Avg. Annual Salary
Oklahoma City $46,127
Tulsa $46,667
Norman $45,835
Broken Arrow $46,521
Lawton $41,394
Edmond $45,981
Enid $45,689
Stillwater $45,689
Muskogee $46,229
Bartlesville $46,229

Regional Salary in Oklahoma

Region Employed Avg. Annual Salary Avg. Hourly Pay Top 10% Annual Salary Bottom 10% Annual Salary
Enid, OK150$50,620$24.34$73,020$31,200
Lawton, OK150$57,120$27.46$76,400$30,830
Oklahoma City, OK3,050$57,360$27.58$79,700$31,810
Tulsa, OK2,340$57,560$27.67$80,270$34,890
* 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.

Maintaining the License

The apprentice registration has to be renewed every year until the apprenticeship is completed.

The unlimited journeyman license has to be renewed every 3 years after completing 6 hours of continuing education.

The unlimited electrical contractor license has to be renewed every year.

These professionals also need to complete 6 hours of continuing education every 3 years to maintain their licenses.

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