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How to become an Industrial Electrician

From electrician: every step, how long it takes, and the credential it earns.

Time to get there
4–6 years
Typical pay
$62k–$88k
Starting from
Electrician

Pay is an estimate of typical US entry-level pay for this role and varies by state, employer and shift. The timeline assumes you are starting from electrician and includes any licence or programme legally required, not just course length.

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The route

  1. Come through an electrical apprenticeship

    Industrial is a specialisation of the licensed trade, not a shortcut around it.

    Course that covers thisJourneyman Electrician Exam Practice TestUdemy · around $19.99
  2. Learn three-phase power and motor control

    Starters, VFDs, and control schematics.

    Course that covers thisHVAC controls and Automation systemUdemy · around $24.99
  3. Add PLC and automation work

    Where industrial electricians out-earn construction electricians.

    Course that covers thisIndustrial Maintenance & Reliability: PM, PdM, TPM and RCMUdemy · around $69.99
  4. Hold your journeyman licence

    Plants require it, and their insurers check.

    Journeyman electrician licence

  5. Destination

    Industrial Electrician

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