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MSLCAT (UT/ID/WY/CO/MT Lineman)
West Jordan, UT · Outside Power Lineman
Year 1 wage
$34–$37/hr
Journeyman
$57–$62/hr
Verified May 18, 20264 yr · 7,000 OJT hrs · $25 fee
Apprenticeships
Utah.
Free to attend. Paid from day one. No debt. Real numbers from the Department of Labor.
2,761
active construction apprentices
30+
registered programs (DOL)
2
verified open now
DOL RAPIDS data as of FY26 Q1 (March 2026)
Active Apprentices by Trade
Utah · DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 2,761 total
Electrician
1,207 apprentices$21.39/hr avg start
Plumber
411 apprentices$21.56/hr avg start
Sheet Metal Worker
244 apprentices$22.67/hr avg start
Laborer
158 apprentices$23.43/hr avg start
Ironworker
157 apprentices$25.68/hr avg start
Other Construction
126 apprentices$22.54/hr avg start
Pipefitter/Steamfitter
118 apprentices$24.35/hr avg start
Operating Engineer
100 apprentices$25.95/hr avg start
+6 additional trades not shown
Electrician
$21.39/hr
avg starting wage
Plumber
$21.56/hr
avg starting wage
Sheet Metal Worker
$22.67/hr
avg starting wage
Laborer
$23.43/hr
avg starting wage
What journeymen earn in Utah · BLS OEWS 2025 · median hourly
Electricians
$28.86/hr
~$60K/yr
Plumbers & Pipefitters
$29.22/hr
~$61K/yr
HVAC Techs
$26.17/hr
~$54K/yr
Line Installers
$44.92/hr
~$93K/yr
BLS OEWS median across 5 metro areas in Utah. Apprentices start at ~40–50% and graduate to full journeyman scale.
Verified Programs
Manually confirmed by PlumbSquare — application status current as of research date
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UA Local 140 (Salt Lake City, UT)
UA Local 140
Salt Lake City, UT · Plumber / Pipefitter / HVAC-R
Year 1 wage
$17–$21/hr
Journeyman
$34–$44/hr
Verified May 18, 20265 yr · 8,000 OJT hrs
2 manually verified. Utah has additional DOL-registered programs below and at Apprenticeship.gov →
DOL-Registered Programs
All active registered apprenticeship programs in Utah with 10+ active apprentices · Source: DOL RAPIDS FY26 Q1 · 30 shown
| Program / Sponsor | City | Trade(s) | Active | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mountain States Line Constructors Employer | West Jordan | Electrician | 806 | UNION |
UTAH ELECTRICAL JATC Employer | West Jordan | Electrician | 651 | UNION |
UTAH PIPE TRADES JATC | SALT LAKE CITY | PlumberPipefitter/SteamfitterHVAC Technician | 288 | UNION |
UTAH SHEET METAL WORKERS JATC | SALT LAKE CITY | Sheet Metal Worker | 225 | UNION |
Western Electrical Contractors Association (WECA) | Woods Cross | Electrician | 151 | non-union |
IUEC LOCAL 38 | Salt Lake City | Elevator Constructor | 110 | UNION |
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER JATC Employer | SALT LAKE CITY | Electrician | 105 | UNION |
B.H.I., Inc. Employer | Vernal | ElectricianOperating EngineerLaborer | 95 | non-union |
UTAH IRONWORKERS JATC Union/Labor | SALT LAKE CITY | Ironworker | 92 | UNION |
IPSA/LINEMAN TECHNOLOGY | Logan | Electrician | 90 | non-union |
Utah Operating Engineers, JATC Union/Labor | Sandy | ElectricianOperating Engineer | 89 | UNION |
UTAH CARPENTERS & ALLIED TRADES JATC | WEST JORDAN | CarpenterPainter/Finisher | 86 | UNION |
Associated General Contractors | Salt Lake City | Bricklayer/MasonElectricianOperating Engineer+3 | 80 | non-union |
LIGHTNING PROTECTION, INC. dba VFC None | NORTH SALT LAKE | Other Construction | 76 | non-union |
Building Zone Industries (BZI) | Kanarraville | Ironworker | 74 | non-union |
PROBST ELECTRIC | Heber | Electrician | 49 | non-union |
Overland Contracting | Delta | Electrician | 49 | non-union |
Landmark Excavating, Inc. | American Fork | Operating EngineerLaborer | 49 | non-union |
The Premier Group Staffing LLC | Midvale | Electrician | 49 | non-union |
K2 Electric, Inc. Employer | Lehi | Electrician | 48 | non-union |
K. BELL Plumbing & Heating | WEST HAVEN | Pipefitter/SteamfitterPlumber | 44 | non-union |
Rocky Mountain Power Generation JAC Employer | Salt Lake City | Electrician | 41 | UNION |
Phaze Concrete, Inc. | Cedar City | Bricklayer/Mason | 40 | non-union |
HUNT ELECTRIC | SALT LAKE CITY | Electrician | 36 | non-union |
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety LLC | Odgen | Pipefitter/Steamfitter | 32 | non-union |
ARCO Electric, Inc. | Sandy | Electrician | 32 | non-union |
J & M STEEL SOLUTIONS Employer | LEHI | Other Construction | 31 | non-union |
Heat & Frost Insulators Local 69 JATC | Salt Lake City | Other Construction | 30 | UNION |
UTAH STATEWIDE BRICKLAYERS JATC | SALT LAKE CITY | Bricklayer/Mason | 27 | UNION |
VO BROTHERS MECHANICAL Employer | OGDEN | Plumber | 27 | non-union |
Programs with fewer than 10 active apprentices are not shown. Total DOL-registered programs in Utah may be higher. For the complete list, visit Apprenticeship.gov.
Common Questions
How do I become a trade apprentice in Utah?
Apply to a JATC or non-union program. Requirements: high school diploma or GED, basic math test, proof of age (18+). Some programs add physical requirements or drug testing. Application windows open and close seasonally — check program status before applying.
Are apprenticeships in Utah free?
Yes. Every DOL-registered apprenticeship is free to attend. Apprentices are employees, not students — you earn a wage from day one. No tuition, no student loans.
Union vs. non-union — which should I choose?
Union JATCs (IBEW, UA, SMART, UBC) typically offer higher wages, defined pension plans, and health insurance. Non-union programs (ABC, IEC) may have faster acceptance and work with open-shop contractors. Both paths are DOL-registered. Apply to both — take whoever accepts you first.
How long is a trade apprenticeship?
Most trades are 4–5 years (8,000–10,000 OJT hours). HVAC programs run 3–4 years. Lineman training is typically 3–4 years with specialized fieldwork. Every year your wage increases — you're earning near journeyman scale by your final year.
Utah Licensing
Utah is a right-to-work state and an SAA state. The Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), part of the Utah Dept. of Commerce, issues licenses for electricians, plumbers, and HVAC contractors at the state level. A licensed master is required to qualify a contractor's license in each trade.