Very High demand
Electrician Careers in Utah
Everything you need to build an electrical career in Utah.
$32–$51 / hr
Typical pay range
Very High
Electrician demand
Market pay ranges: Updated Oct 12, 2026 · Derived from BLS OEWS median Commercial and journeyman scale runs 39% above the BLS OEWS, May 2025 median hourly wage for all electricians in Utah ($29.81/hr).
Commercial rate ranges are derived from each state's BLS OEWS median electrician wage (SOC 47-2111, May 2025) applied against a national commercial-premium multiplier (1.15×–1.58×), based on 2026 published journeyman wage data. Not a direct BLS figure.
Electrical career overview
The Silicon Slopes data center boom along the Wasatch Front is straining Utah's commercial-licensed electrical workforce, making it one of the tightest labor markets in the Mountain West.
How licensing works in Utah
Utah licenses electricians statewide through the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL).