Electrician in Oklahoma

Requirements, salary data, licensing costs, and career ROI for OK. Updated with 2024 BLS OEWS wage data.

Median annual salary

$60,050

trending_down -3.7% vs. national

BLS OEWS 2024, Oklahoma.

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8,550

Jobs (OK)

monitoring Surging

+9.5%

10-yr job growth

payments

$167

Licensing fees

schedule

4 years

Time to complete

route How to become an electrician in Oklahoma

To become an Unlimited Electrical Journeyman in Oklahoma, individuals must obtain a license from the Construction Industries Board (CIB). Key steps include accumulating 8,000 hours of verifiable on-the-job experience, with 4,000 hours in commercial/industrial work, and passing the Oklahoma Unlimited Electrical Journeyman Exam administered by PSI. A maximum of 2,000 hours of experience can be substituted with formal electrical education. Oklahoma offers reciprocity with several states, including Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming, provided the applicant has held a license in good standing for at least one year.

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10th percentile (entry) $37,080

25th percentile $47,640

50th (median) $60,050

75th percentile $75,200

90th (experienced) $88,840

Source: BLS OEWS 2024 for Oklahoma. Metro-area wages may differ significantly from the state aggregate.

checklist Oklahoma requirements

Licensing body	Construction Industries Board
State license	Required
Education	High school diploma or GED.
Experience	8,000.0 hours
Exam	Oklahoma Unlimited Electrical Journeyman Exam (PSI) ($92)
Application fee	$75
Renewal	Every 3.0 years
Continuing education	6.0 hours per cycle
Notes	Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. For an Unlimited Electrical Journeyman license, 8,000 hours of experience are required, with 4,000 hours in commercial/industrial work. A maximum of 2,000 hours can be satisfied by formal electrical education. Oklahoma residents must be registered as an apprentice to accumulate hours. Out-of-state residents need similar experience or government-issued electrical licenses. Utility electrical work does not count as experience. The exam passing score is 75%.

Source: Construction Industries Board

workspace_premium Oklahoma license tiers

Oklahoma offers multiple tiers of electrician licensing:

Tier	Hours required
Apprentice	N/A
Journeyman	8,000
Contractor	12,000

work_outline Job outlook

10-year growth

+9.5%

Much faster than average

Annual openings

81,000

Nationwide per year

Total employment

818,700

Nationwide

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AI & tech impact

verified Low exposure -0.78/1.00

This career has low exposure to AI automation. Most tasks require physical presence, human judgment, or hands-on skills that AI cannot easily replicate.

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balance Is it worth it?

check_circleOklahoma license required — clearer credential signal to employers
check_circleStrong 10-year job growth (+9.5%)
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Frequently asked questions

How do you get certified as an electrician in Oklahoma? expand_more

Oklahoma requires electricians to complete the required education (High school diploma or GED.), gain 8,000.0 hours of supervised experience, pass the Oklahoma Unlimited Electrical Journeyman Exam (PSI), and submit your application ($75 fee).

Do I need a license to work as an electrician in Oklahoma? expand_more

Yes, Oklahoma requires a state license to practice as an electrician. The licensing body is Construction Industries Board. You must pass the Oklahoma Unlimited Electrical Journeyman Exam (PSI).

How much do electricians make in Oklahoma? expand_more

electricians in Oklahoma earn a median of $60,050 annually. — within a few percent of the $62,350 national figure. The range spans from $37,080 at the entry level to $88,840 for top earners.

How expensive is electrician licensing in Oklahoma? expand_more

Plan on spending varies total — that covers exam fee ($92) and application fee ($75) plus your education and training.

How long does it take to become an electrician in Oklahoma? expand_more

Most candidates in Oklahoma complete the process in 4 years, from enrollment in a training program through licensure.

Does Oklahoma require continuing education for electricians? expand_more

License renewal in Oklahoma requires completing 6.0 hours of continuing education on a 3.0-year cycle.