Electrician Schools in New Jersey

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Electrician schools in New Jersey offer students the training needed to become certified professional electricians. Electrician programs take on average four years to complete, and require that applicants have a high school diploma or GED, along with high enough scores on a basic reading, writing and math skills assessment test. Most programs are very competitive due to the popularity of the field and limited number of openings. Students spend most of their time out in the field working alongside a licensed electrician. Most programs pay the electrical apprentice a low salary that is about 30%- 50% of what a licensed electrician makes. New Jersey electrician programs focus on practical job training, characterized by such subject matter as occupational safety and National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.

According to employment statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary of an electrician is $22.32 an hour. Wages vary greatly by location and licensure. New Jersey licensing requirements are handled by the State of New Jersey's Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Consumer Affairs, Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors.