How to Become a Journeyman Electrician in Utah
The full path in Utah: licensing requirements, the state exam, fees, IBEW and registered apprenticeship options, realistic apprentice pay, the master tier, and reciprocity with other states.
0 hrs
Required documented experience
$201 / $201
journeyman / master fees
4 IBEW locals
Union apprenticeship paths
$40/hr
State median, all tiers (from 9 postings)
1. Utah journeyman licensing requirements
Hour requirements change periodically — verify current hours with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) before planning your apprenticeship. The remaining requirements below are current as documented.
- Exam: may be waived for reciprocal applicants — Journeyman applicants from reciprocal states exempt from Utah exam. Master applicants MUST pass Utah Master Law and Rules exam regardless of origin state.
- journeyman fee: $201 ($116 application + $85 written exam)
- master fee: $201 ($116 application + $85 Utah Master Law and Rules exam)
2. Apprenticeship paths: IBEW union + registered programs
4 IBEW locals serve Utah (Locals 57, 354, 650, 1619). Union apprentices train through the local JATC while earning a scaled wage. Browse Utah IBEW locals →
Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) chapters also run accredited programs — chapter directories are being added to this guide.
3. Timeline and cost: what apprentices earn
Apprentice-specific postings are still thin for Utah. Across 9 disclosed postings, the state median across all tiers is $40/hr; apprentices typically earn 40–60% of this. See live ranges on our pay page for Utah →
4. Going further: the master electrician tier
The master license application runs $201. Master-level reciprocity extends to AL, AK, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, ID, IA, KY, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NE, NH, NM, ND, OK, OR, RI, SD, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. Masters can pull permits, supervise journeymen, and run contracting businesses.
5. Take your license on the road: reciprocity
Utah holds reciprocal agreements with 31 states. Full partner list and transfer steps: Utah reciprocity guide →
Frequently asked questions
How many hours does it take to become a journeyman electrician in Utah?
Hour requirements vary — verify current hours with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL).
What does an electrical apprentice earn in Utah?
Based on 9 disclosed postings, the state median across all tiers is $40/hr; apprentices typically earn 40–60% of this.
Can I apprentice through the union in Utah?
Yes — 4 IBEW locals serve Utah with registered apprenticeship programs.
Keep exploring
Journeyman pay in Utah
Market rates from live postings vs BLS vs IBEW scale.
IBEW locals in Utah
Union halls, apprenticeship programs, and scales.
Utah prevailing wage
Davis-Bacon rates by county and classification.
Where the work is
Data center builds on the live construction map.
Utah reciprocity guide
Partner states, fees, timelines, and transfer steps.
All state pathways
Compare the journeyman path across all 51 jurisdictions.