Oklahoma electricians must be licensed to perform electrical work.

The different types of electrical licenses in Oklahoma are electrical apprentice, electrical journeyman, and electrical contractor.

Electrical apprentices perform installations and repairs under the direction of a licensed electrical journeyman. The fee for the apprentice registration is $25. Applicants must:

• Be enrolled in an apprenticeship program
• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Submit an application

Journeyman electricians repair, alter, maintain, and install any equipment that uses electrical energy. They must be employed by an electrical contractor. The fee for this license is $75. Applicants must:

• Have a total of 8,000 hours of electrical work experience under the supervision of a licensed contractor or journeyman
• Work at least 6,000 hours in industrial and commercial work
• Have 2,000 hours of electrical education
• Be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED
• Submit an application
• Take a journeyman examination

Electrical contractors supervise journeyman and apprentice electricians. They maintain, install, repair, and alter wires, fixtures, conduits, and electrical equipment. The application fee is $330. Applicants must:

• Have at least 12,000 total hours of electrical work experience
• Have a minimum of 4,000 hours of experience as a licensed journeyman
• Have at least 4,000 hours of commercial and industrial work experience
• Furnish a surety bond ($5,000)
• Have a $50,000 general liability insurance and workers’ compensation
• Pass the business and law examination

The Oklahoma Construction Industries Board issues electrical licenses. The average hourly pay for Oklahoma electricians is $15.94.

Apply for an apprenticeship with a formal program, licensed journeyman electrician, or an electrical contractor. Register with the Oklahoma licensing board and complete your apprenticeship. Then, you will take the journeyman electrician test. After you work as a journeyman electrician, you can take the exam to become an electrical contractor.

Electrician Apprenticeship Programs

• Career Training Base
• Oklahoma Works
• IBEW Local Union 1141

Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to learn the electrical trade and earn money. Oklahoma electrician unions, electrical businesses, and government agencies sponsor apprenticeships. As an apprentice, you will receive health insurance, a salary, and classroom training. In most instances, sponsors pay the costs of the apprenticeship program. If you attend a trade school or community college, expect to pay up to $10,000 for electrical courses. Financial aid is available.

Apprenticeship Program Prerequisites

• Be at least 18 years old
• Register as an apprentice with the Oklahoma licensing board
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Be physically capable of performing electrician work
• Have a clean driving record

On-the-Job Experience

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems
• Attend electrician classes
• Perform a variety of electrical work under the direction of a licensed journeyman or electrical contractor
• Possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license
• Drive a company vehicle

Oklahoma Electrical License Information:

 The examination fee is $100. The passing score is 75%. Journeyman and electrical contractor exams are administered by PSI Exams.

Oklahoma Electrician Examination Content

• Overcurrent Protection
• Grounding and Bonding
• Lighting, Signs and General Use Equipment
• Safety
• Raceways and Boxes
• Feeders and Branch Circuits

Examination Study Resources:

• Oklahoma Contractor License Exam Prep
• Oklahoma Electrical Exam Prep Courses
• Tests.com – Oklahoma Electrician Exam

On average, union members earn more money than non-union members. Unions negotiate pensions for their members. As a union member, you cannot be fired for an unjust cause. The majority of union members receive health insurance through their jobs.

The key to getting an electrician job is planning and taking action. Apply these electrician job search and interview tips to land an electrician job:

Where to Find Electrician Jobs

• Mike Holt Electrical Job Board
• Roadtechs
• Glassdoor

Electrician Job Search Tips

• Check your resume for grammatical and spelling errors
• Ask friends or colleagues for electrician job leads
• Get to know people in the electrical industry
• Tailor your resume for each job

Helpful Electrician Job Interview Tips

• Provide concise and clear responses to interview questions
• Smile and be cordial
• Wear professional clothing for the interview

Working with electricity is hazardous. Faulty wires cause electrical burns, shock,s and fires. Electricians work in extreme weather conditions and cramped spaces.

Oklahoma electricians are required to have a minimum of $50,000 in general liability insurance before they work on electrical projects. Insurance protects electricians and property owners.

Homeowners spend approximately $394 billion on home remodels. This work includes home rewiring and installing new light fixtures. Homeowners hire electricians to perform electrical work on these projects.

New technology makes working with electricity safer. Suppliers, vendors, and electricians attend industry trade shows to learn about new tools and technology.

Oklahoma has reciprocity agreements with the following states:

• Alaska
• Arkansas
• Idaho
• Colorado
• Iowa
• Montana
• Nebraska
• Texas
• South Dakota
• Wyoming

I already have a license but:

• I changed my name – Contact the Oklahoma electrical licensing board to change your name.
• I misplaced the card – Request a new card.
• I changed my address – Request an address change.

Renew your Oklahoma electrical license every 36 months. Electrician apprentices must register every year. Before you renew your license, you must take 6 hours of continuing education courses. Electrical contractor renewal fee is $200. The renewal fee for journeyman electricians is $75. Electrical apprentice renewal fee is $25.