Electrician Jobs in North Dakota

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North Dakota Electrician Market Overview

North Dakota offers electrical opportunities across oil & gas, wind energy, agriculture, and utilities.Bakken oil region leads with high-paying industrial electrical work, while wind farmscreate renewable energy opportunities statewide. Agricultural operations provide specialized farm electrical work, and military bases add defense electrical opportunities. Basin Electric and Otter Tail Power provide consistent utility electrical demand, with rapid growth in energy sector infrastructure.

Highest-Paying North Dakota Cities for Electricians

Bakken Oil Region

$35-55/hr
Williston • Watford City • Remote premium

Fargo

$26-38/hr
Agriculture • Healthcare • Technology

Wind Farm Areas

$30-45/hr
Renewable energy • Travel premium

Bismarck

$24-36/hr
State government • Healthcare • Utilities

Grand Forks

$22-32/hr
Air Force base • University • Agriculture

Minot

$24-34/hr
Air Force base • Agriculture • Oil proximity

North Dakota's Biggest Electrical Employers

Oil & Gas Companies

Continental Resources, Hess, Whiting Petroleum, Marathon Oil

300+ electricians
$35-55/hour
Location: Bakken region • Oil rigs • Pipeline systems • Industrial electrical • Remote premium

Basin Electric Power Cooperative

Major electric utility, coal plants, transmission systems

180+ electricians
$28-40/hour
Location: Statewide • Coal plants • Transmission • Distribution • Power generation

Wind Energy Companies

NextEra Energy, Xcel Energy, Otter Tail Power

150+ electricians
$30-45/hour
Location: Statewide • Wind turbines • Substations • Renewable energy • Travel work

Agriculture & Food Processing

Cargill, CHS, Louis Dreyfus, ADM, Simplot

140+ electricians
$24-36/hour
Location: Statewide • Grain elevators • Processing plants • Farm electrical • Food facilities

Military Installations

Grand Forks Air Force Base, Minot Air Force Base

120+ electricians
$24-36/hour
Location: Grand Forks, Minot • Base electrical • Aircraft systems • Military facilities

Industries Hiring Electricians in North Dakota

Oil & Gas

Bakken Fields: $35-55/hour
• Oil rig electrical systems
• Pipeline electrical infrastructure
• Remote location premium pay

Wind Energy

Wind Farms: $30-45/hour
• Wind turbine electrical
• Substation construction
• Renewable energy systems

Agriculture & Food

Agri-Processing: $24-36/hour
• Grain elevator electrical
• Food processing plants
• Farm electrical systems

Utilities & Mining

Power/Mining: $26-40/hour
• Coal plant electrical
• Transmission systems
• Mining electrical systems

North Dakota Electrical Licensing

Journeyman Electrician

• 8,000 hours (4 years experience)
• State exam: NEC + North Dakota electrical code
• Fees: $165 total ($115 app + $50 exam)
• License valid for 3 years

Master Electrician

• 4 years journeyman experience
• Master exam + business knowledge
• Can supervise and contract
• Required for electrical contracting

High-Value Specializations

Oil & Gas Electrical: Industrial systems
Wind Turbine: Renewable energy electrical
Agricultural: Farm & processing electrical
Power Generation: Utility electrical systems
Authority: ND Public Service Commission • (701) 328-2400

Career Progression

Apprentice$18-28/hr
Journeyman$22-34/hr
Oil & Gas/Wind$30-55/hr
Master/Supervisor$35-60/hr

Best Times to Apply

Year-round: Oil & gas operations
Spring/Summer: Wind farm construction
Fall: Agricultural processing peak
Winter: Indoor maintenance work
Pro tip: Oil & gas experience opens doors to high-paying energy jobs nationwide

Cost of Living vs Electrician Pay

Bakken Oil Region

$35-55/hr
Home: $280k • Rent: $1,200

Fargo

$26-38/hr
Home: $250k • Rent: $900

Bismarck

$24-36/hr
Home: $240k • Rent: $800
North Dakota offers excellent electrical wages with low living costs - Oil & gas sector provides some of the highest electrical pay in the nation, while wind energy offers growing opportunities.

Ready for North Dakota Electrical Work?

North Dakota offers unique electrical opportunities across booming oil & gas, expanding wind energy, essential agriculture, and stable utilities with some of the highest electrical wages in the nation. From Bakken oil fields to wind farms across the prairie, the Peace Garden State provides lucrative, specialized careers for electricians seeking energy sector growth and premium compensation.

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