We now offer the 15 Hour Electrician A & B License Renewal Online. The Peterson School is now offering Business Administration courses! This course will complete the required number of hours and in order to sit for the Journeyman Electrician Exam the student will also need to complete the required hours. Journeyman Electrician II Prep - Electricity Classes Boston CourseHorse - The Peterson School.
To become a NORA Certified School and offer the Bronze Certification the school must have access to at least one residential sized live fired boiler or furnace the technicians can work on and do combustion testing on. This unit can also be used to heat the building it is in. Click here for application. The course must be at least 80 hours of combined classroom and lab. It must be based upon the NORA Oilheat Technician’s Manual and use the manual as its text book.
The school must submit its lesson plans to NORA for approval.The Instructor shall be NORA Certified Silver or Gold and a NORA approved Proctor (they can be the instructor) must administer the test. The Instructor/Proctor shall maintain the integrity of the NORA Bronze Tests.
Alfred E. Smith Career & Technical H. S.Rene Cassanova, Principal
333 East 151st Street
Bronx, New York 10451
(718)993-5000
Arctic Heating Institute
James Choweniec
PO Box 80643
Fairbanks, AK 99708
(907)459-0349
James Choweniec
PO Box 80643
Fairbanks, AK 99708
(907)459-0349
Auburn T.I.
2 Burkhart Drive
Auburn, NY 13021
(315)252-7204
2 Burkhart Drive
Auburn, NY 13021
(315)252-7204
Bay Path R.V.T.H.S.
Christopher Faucher
57 Old Muggett Hill Road
Charlton, MA 01507
(508)248-5971
Christopher Faucher
57 Old Muggett Hill Road
Charlton, MA 01507
(508)248-5971
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
41 Berkley St.
Boston, MA 02116
877-400-2348
41 Berkley St.
Boston, MA 02116
877-400-2348
Blue Hills Regional Vocational Technical
800 Randolph Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-5800
800 Randolph Street
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 828-5800
BOCES (Broome Tioga)
435 Glenwood Rd.
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607)763-3300
435 Glenwood Rd.
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607)763-3300
Boces (Dutchess)
One Civic Center Plaza, Suite 300
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845-242-5842
One Civic Center Plaza, Suite 300
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845-242-5842
BOCES (Eastern Suffolk)
350 Martha Ave.
Bellport, NY 11713
(631)286-6585
350 Martha Ave.
Bellport, NY 11713
(631)286-6585
BOCES (Western Suffolk)
507 Deer Park Road,
Dix Hills, NY 11746
P.O. Box 8007
Huntington Station, NY 11746-9007
631-667-6000 x 470
507 Deer Park Road,
Dix Hills, NY 11746
P.O. Box 8007
Huntington Station, NY 11746-9007
631-667-6000 x 470
BOCES (Ulster County)
319 Broadway
Port Ewen, NY 12466
(845)331-5050
319 Broadway
Port Ewen, NY 12466
(845)331-5050
Carbon Career & Technical Institute
Dr. Robert Mauro
150 West 13th Street
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570)325-3682
Dr. Robert Mauro
150 West 13th Street
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
(570)325-3682
Capital Area Technical Center
Paul Kennedy
40 Pierce Drive
Augusta, ME 04330-9104
(207)626-2475
Paul Kennedy
40 Pierce Drive
Augusta, ME 04330-9104
(207)626-2475
Connecticut Energy Marketers Assn.
10 Alcap Ridge
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860)613-2041
10 Alcap Ridge
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860)613-2041
Carroll County Community College
Ralph Adams
1601 Washington Rd
Westminster, MD 21157
(410)386-8000
Ralph Adams
1601 Washington Rd
Westminster, MD 21157
(410)386-8000
Delaware County Community College
Gary Csanady, Program Manager
85 North Malin
Broomall, PA 19008
(610)723-4000
Gary Csanady, Program Manager
85 North Malin
Broomall, PA 19008
(610)723-4000
Electrical Training Center
65 Elm Street
Copiague, NY 11726
631-226-8021
65 Elm Street
Copiague, NY 11726
631-226-8021
Firedragon Academy
608 Moose Hill Road
Leicester, MA 01524
(508)421-3490
608 Moose Hill Road
Leicester, MA 01524
(508)421-3490
Granite State Trade School
42 Old Manchester Road
Raymond, NH 03077
Tel: 603-895-4444
Fax: 603-895-3444
42 Old Manchester Road
Raymond, NH 03077
Tel: 603-895-4444
Fax: 603-895-3444
Green Mountain Technology & Career Center
Mark Wright
738 VT 15 W
Hyde Park, VT 05665
(802)888-4447
Mark Wright
738 VT 15 W
Hyde Park, VT 05665
(802)888-4447
Kennebec Valley Community College
92 Western Avenue
Fairfield, Maine 04937
Phone: (207)453-5818
Fax: (207)453-5197
92 Western Avenue
Fairfield, Maine 04937
Phone: (207)453-5818
Fax: (207)453-5197
Lehigh Carbon Community College
4525 Education Park Drive
Schnecksville, PA 18078
(610) 799-1028 (Office)
(610) 799-1527 (FAX)
4525 Education Park Drive
Schnecksville, PA 18078
(610) 799-1028 (Office)
(610) 799-1527 (FAX)
Local 693 Plumbers & Gas Fitters
Ann Ross
3 Gregory Dr
So Burlington, VT 05403
(802)864-4042
Ann Ross
3 Gregory Dr
So Burlington, VT 05403
(802)864-4042
Maine Energy Marketers Assn.
25 Greenwood Rd. PO Box 249
Brunswick, ME 04011-0249
(207)729-5298
25 Greenwood Rd. PO Box 249
Brunswick, ME 04011-0249
(207)729-5298
Manchester Community College
Gilbert Byron
Manchester Community College
1066 Front Street, Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 206-8041
Gilbert Byron
Manchester Community College
1066 Front Street, Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 206-8041
New England Institute of Technology
Ron Como, Heating Department Chairman
2480 Post Rd.
Warwick, RI 02886
(401)467-7744
Ron Como, Heating Department Chairman
2480 Post Rd.
Warwick, RI 02886
(401)467-7744
New Hampshire School of Mechanical Trades
Dean Millard
7 Perimeter Road
Manchester, NH 03103
(603)622-6544
Dean Millard
7 Perimeter Road
Manchester, NH 03103
(603)622-6544
Northeast Technical Institute
1010 Stillwater Ave
Bangor, ME 04401
(800)447-1151
1010 Stillwater Ave
Bangor, ME 04401
(800)447-1151
Northeast Technical Institute
51 US Route 1, Suite K
Scarborough, ME 04074
(800)447-1151
51 US Route 1, Suite K
Scarborough, ME 04074
(800)447-1151
North Montco Technical Career Center
Nick Domiano
1265 Sumney Town Rd.
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215)362-5184
Nick Domiano
1265 Sumney Town Rd.
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215)362-5184
Oil Heat Institute of Long Island
John Levey, Director of Education
131 East Ames Ct.
Plainview, NY 11803
(516)220-3586
John Levey, Director of Education
131 East Ames Ct.
Plainview, NY 11803
(516)220-3586
Old Colony Trade School
Mr. Brian Moore
244 Liberty St.
Brockton, MA 02303
(508)538-2008
Mr. Brian Moore
244 Liberty St.
Brockton, MA 02303
(508)538-2008
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Mr. Richard C. Taylor
Associate Professor
One College Ave.
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570)320-8002
Mr. Richard C. Taylor
Associate Professor
One College Ave.
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570)320-8002
Oil Heat Institute of Long Island
Mr. John Levey, Director of Education
601 Veterans Highway
Hauppauge, New York 11788
(631)360-0200
Mr. John Levey, Director of Education
601 Veterans Highway
Hauppauge, New York 11788
(631)360-0200
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Richard C. Taylor
Associate Professor
One College Ave.
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570)320-8002
Richard C. Taylor
Associate Professor
One College Ave.
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570)320-8002
Pennsylvania Petroleum Association
PA Petroleum Association
911B South Eisenhower Blvd.
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 939-1781
PA Petroleum Association
911B South Eisenhower Blvd.
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 939-1781
R.W. Creteau Regional Tech Center
Stephen Nugent
140 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867
(603)332-0757
Stephen Nugent
140 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867
(603)332-0757
Saunders Trade/Technical H. S.
Dr. Catherine A. Mayus, Principal
183 Palmer Rd.
Yonkers, New York 10701
(914)376-8150
Dr. Catherine A. Mayus, Principal
183 Palmer Rd.
Yonkers, New York 10701
(914)376-8150
State University of New York
Dale K. Petry, Non-Credit Coord.
College of Technology
34 Cornell Drive
Canton, New York 13617-1096
(315)267-2222
Dale K. Petry, Non-Credit Coord.
College of Technology
34 Cornell Drive
Canton, New York 13617-1096
(315)267-2222
Suburban Energy Services
Tammy S. Cronin, Sr. Training Mgr.
Salina Industrial Power Park
1 General Motors Drive
Military Circle Suite ADM04
Syracuse, NY 13206-1122
(888)928-4929
Tammy S. Cronin, Sr. Training Mgr.
Salina Industrial Power Park
1 General Motors Drive
Military Circle Suite ADM04
Syracuse, NY 13206-1122
(888)928-4929
Sugar River Valley Regional
Technical Center (High School)
Mr. Doug Morton,
111 South St.
Claremont, N.H. 03743
(603)543-4291
Technical Center (High School)
Mr. Doug Morton,
111 South St.
Claremont, N.H. 03743
(603)543-4291
Teamsters Local 456
Mr. Maurice Bubbico
Director of Education & Training
160 Central Ave
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914)592-9500
Mr. Maurice Bubbico
Director of Education & Training
160 Central Ave
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914)592-9500
The Peterson School
350 University Ave.
Westwood, MA 01801
(781)320-3292
350 University Ave.
Westwood, MA 01801
(781)320-3292
The Peterson School
25 Montvale Ave.
Woburn, MA 01801
(781)938-5656
25 Montvale Ave.
Woburn, MA 01801
(781)938-5656
Western Wisconsin Technical College
Mr. Mark Harris
304 Sixth St., North
La Crosse, WI 54602
(608)785-9200
Mr. Mark Harris
304 Sixth St., North
La Crosse, WI 54602
(608)785-9200
William E. Grady Technical H. S.
Ivor Neuschotz, Principal
25 Brighton 4th Rd.
Brooklyn, New York 11235
Ivor Neuschotz, Principal
25 Brighton 4th Rd.
Brooklyn, New York 11235
If you live in Massachusetts and want to begin a career as an electrician, where do you start? There's a lot you need to know, and there's some really confusing information on the internet. It can be difficult to tie everything together and get the ball rolling.
So, to help you out, we've compiled all the data you'll need to embark on a high-paying career as a Massachusetts electrician. On the page below, we'll talk about the licensing process, your earnings potential, and the training you'll need to receive. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment or send us an email. Massachusetts needs electricians, and we're here to help!
How To Become An Electrician In Massachusetts
There are two ways that most electricians in Massachusetts start their careers: through an electrician training program at a technical college or community school, or through a formal apprenticeship with a union or non-union organization.
Electrician schools in Massachusetts do a great job of readying students for work in the field. They teach all the basics that a green electrician needs to know:
- How to develop and work from blueprints;
- How to install and maintain different types of electrical wiring in different settings (ie, residential homes, commercial office buildings, or industrial buildings);
- How to diagnose malfunctioning electrical systems to determine where the issue is, and how to fix it;
- How to measure the amount of electricity in a given system;
- How to determine whether an electrical system meets the guidelines set forth in the National Electrical Code (NEC);
- and a lot, lot more.
After you get your diploma or certificate from your electrical school, you'll be able to find work and put your skills to use in the local job market. If you look on Craig’s List or Indeed, there are almost always job openings for entry-level electricians.
Apprentice programs also include classwork, but the majority of training is done on the jobsite. Apprentices learn from electricians who have their license and have been working for many years. The program works very well, and by the end of the program---usually two to five years---participants are ready to take the state's licensing exam. The best part about the program is that participants are paid for every hour they work.
Now that you know your options, which should you choose? Here are some pros and cons of each option:
- Electrical schools cost money, and you won't be earning a salary while you're enrolled. Also, you'll ultimately need an apprenticeship if you want to get an electrician's license at later point in your career.
- Apprenticeships are a low-cost option, but the waiting period can be brutal, and many applicants need to wait a year or more before beginning. And, many applicants aren't approved, because they don't have any relevant experience.
The bottom line is, if you can get accepted into an apprenticeship, it can be a great opportunity. If, however, you have difficulty getting accepting into a program---and that's not uncommon---one of the electrician schools in Massachusetts can be the way to go. It'll allow you to develop your skills, and it'll make you an attractive candidate if and when your turn for an apprenticeship comes along.
We always suggest that you know ALL of your options. Contact all the schools near you, and reach out to the apprenticeship programs on the list below. When you have a full understanding of all of your options, you'll be able to choose the option that seems best to you.
Getting A License
Massachusetts offers different types of licenses:
- Journeyman Electrician;
- System Contractor; and
- Systems Technician.
Massachusetts also offers a Master Electrician license, which you can receive after you become a Journeyman Electrician.
We would urge you to eventually go for one of the licenses above. Licensed electricians make a LOT more money than unlicensed electricians, and they find work a lot quicker. And, not only that, but the work licensed electricians are allowed to do is more varied and more rewarding.
We mentioned this in the last section, but if you're going to get an electrician's license, you'll need to do it through an apprenticeship program.
Massachusetts Electrician Salary
According to figures released by the federal government, licensed electricians in Massachusetts are among the highest-paid tradeworkers in the state:
Massachusetts | Average Hourly Wage | Average Annual Wage |
Plumbers | $34.26 | $71,270 |
Electricians | $30.22 | $62,850 |
Carpenters | $27.14 | $56,450 |
HVAC | $26.85 | $55,840 |
Construction Laborers | $23.59 | $49,070 |
All Occupations in MA | $17.67 | $36,750 |
As the diagram shows, electricians make $62,850 a year, which is $8,420 less per year than plumbers (which is a little surprising---in most states, electricians make more than plumbers), but the income for electricians is $6,400 more than carpenters, $7,010 more than HVAC workers, and $13,780 more than construction workers.
Some other observations:
- Plumbers and electricians both earn more than $30 per hour, whereas the other trades sampled do not;
- Carpenters and HVAC workers seem to make a comparable income, but both make less than plumbers and electricians; and
- The average hourly wage for 'All Occupations' is very, very low.
Perhaps what is most surprising about the data is how much more electricians make than the average employee. The 'All Occupations' figure represents that average income of a person in Massachusetts, so the average person in Massachusetts makes $36,750 per year. The average electrician in Massachusetts makes $26,100 more than that. That is a SIGNIFICANT difference. In many states, electricians earn about the state average, and in some states (such as Texas and Virginia), electricians actually make less than the state average. If you live in Massachusetts and you're thinking about the electrician trade, don't let money stop you! Electricians in Massachusetts can make a great living.
Massachusetts Electrical Schools and Development Programs
The list below has all of the training options available to you in Massachusetts, including electrician schools, community colleges, and union/non-union apprenticeships.
If you're just starting out, gather all the information about programs near you, weigh your options, and see which make sense to you.
Electrical Schools in Boston, MA
Ben Franklin Institute of Technology
41 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA
(877) 400-2348
41 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA
(877) 400-2348
Bunker Hill Community College
250 New Rutherford Avenue
Boston, MA 02129
(617) 228-2000
250 New Rutherford Avenue
Boston, MA 02129
(617) 228-2000
Wentworth Institute of Technology
550 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 989-4590
550 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 989-4590
Massasoit Community College
1 Massasoit Boulevard
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 588-9100
(800) CAREERS
1 Massasoit Boulevard
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 588-9100
(800) CAREERS
Bay Street Tech
225 Turnpike Street
Canton, MA
(888) 828-3434
225 Turnpike Street
Canton, MA
(888) 828-3434
Porter and Chester Institute of Canton
5 Campanelli Circle
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 830-0350
5 Campanelli Circle
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 830-0350
Porter and Chester of Chicopee
134 Dulong Circle
Chicopee, MA 01022
134 Dulong Circle
Chicopee, MA 01022
Bristol Community College
777 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 678-2811
777 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 678-2811
Martin Electrical and Technical School
130 Kerry Place
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 769-2376
(866) 769-2376
[email protected]
130 Kerry Place
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 769-2376
(866) 769-2376
[email protected]
Springfield Technical Community College
1 Armory Street
Springfield, MA 01102-9000
(413) 755-4502
(413) 755-6008
1 Armory Street
Springfield, MA 01102-9000
(413) 755-4502
(413) 755-6008
The Peterson School of Vocational Training — Westwood Campus
350 University Ave.
Westwood, MA
350 University Ave.
Westwood, MA
The Peterson School of Vocational Training — Woburn Campus
25 Montvale Ave.
Woburn, MA
25 Montvale Ave.
Woburn, MA
Porter and Chester Institute of Woburn
8 Presidential Way
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 935-1108
8 Presidential Way
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 935-1108
Electrical Schools in Worcester, MA
The Peterson School of Vocational Training — Worcester Campus
486 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(781) 938-5656
486 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(781) 938-5656
Porter and Chester Institute of Worcester
220 Brooks Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 304-6500
220 Brooks Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 304-6500
Worcester Electrician School
Locations in Worcester, MA
Call (978) 407-2708 for information
Locations in Worcester, MA
Call (978) 407-2708 for information
Massachusetts Bay Community College — Wellesley Hills Campus
50 Oakland Street
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 239-3000
50 Oakland Street
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 239-3000
Union Apprenticeship Programs in Massachusetts
JATC of Boston
194 Freeport Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 436-0980
194 Freeport Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 436-0980
JATC of Brockton
111 Rhode Island Road
Lakeville, MA 02347
(508) 947-8555
111 Rhode Island Road
Lakeville, MA 02347
(508) 947-8555
JATC of Springfield
185 Industry Avenue
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 737-2253
185 Industry Avenue
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 737-2253
JATC of Worcester
242 Mill Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 753-8635
242 Mill Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 753-8635
Independent Electrical Contractors (“IEC”) Apprenticeships in Massachusetts (Non-Union)
IEC of New England
1800 Silas Deane Highway
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 563-4953
1800 Silas Deane Highway
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 563-4953