Commercial electrical hiring in Ogden-Clearfield.
Hill Air Force Base's $1.2B, 10-year East Campus Infrastructure project — the largest capital project in the Ogden area's history — needs security-cleared, aircraft-hangar electrical work. Federal-facility electricians run about 23% above national.
The largest capital project in the Ogden area's history.
Electrical hiring in Ogden-Clearfield is dominated by one federal mega-project, in a market where conventional trades already run well above national average.
Hill Air Force Base broke ground in May 2026 on the F-35/T-7A East Campus Infrastructure project — a 10-year, $1.2 billion, 1 million sq ft modernization including a new maintenance hangar, composite repair facility, egress facility, canopy repair facility, and a T-7A depot maintenance complex. Federal-facility electrical work here requires security clearance, and aircraft-hangar electrical work needs specialized power distribution and grounding systems — exactly why federal-facility/defense-cleared electricians carry the largest premium tracked in this metro.
Separately, Blue Diamond is expanding its Ogden manufacturing facility with $30M in capital expenditure and up to 92 new jobs, adding smaller-scale industrial electrical demand.
Capital projects driving Ogden-Clearfield electrical demand
- Hill Air Force Base F-35/T-7A East Campus Infrastructure$1.2B
A 1 million sq ft modernization including a new maintenance hangar, composite repair facility, egress facility, canopy repair facility, and a T-7A depot maintenance complex — the largest capital project in the Ogden area's history. Federal-facility electrical work here requires security clearance and familiarity with federal-contracting standards, and aircraft-hangar electrical work needs specialized power distribution and grounding systems distinct from conventional commercial electrical. Major vertical construction begins fiscal 2027, with ribbon-cutting planned for fiscal 2029 — this is why federal-facility/defense-cleared electricians carry the largest premium tracked in this metro.
- Blue Diamond Ogden facility expansion$30M
An expanded manufacturing facility adding up to 92 new jobs, serving customers across the United States — a smaller but real source of industrial electrical demand outside the Hill AFB campus.
What you'll actually pay — by role.
Standard commercial electrical work runs 8-10% above BLS national averages. Federal-facility/defense-cleared electricians (+23%) and aircraft-hangar electricians (+19%) carry the largest premiums in this market.
| Role | Ogden-Clearfield wage range | National average | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial electrician (journeyman) | $30 – $39/hr | $27 – $34/hr | +10% |
| Commercial electrician (apprentice, 3rd-4th year) | $21 – $27/hr | $19 – $24/hr | +9% |
| Federal-facility / defense-cleared electrician | $36 – $47/hr | $29 – $38/hr | +23% |
| Aircraft-hangar electrician | $34 – $44/hr | $29 – $38/hr | +19% |
| Low-voltage / controls electrician | $29 – $37/hr | $26 – $33/hr | +9% |
| Building automation systems (BAS) technician | $32 – $41/hr | $29 – $37/hr | +9% |
| Electrical foreman | $36 – $46/hr | $33 – $42/hr | +8% |
| Electrical project manager | $44 – $57/hr | $40 – $52/hr | +8% |
| Electrical superintendent | $50 – $63/hr | $46 – $58/hr | +8% |
| Electrical estimator (5+ yrs) | $46 – $60/hr | $42 – $54/hr | +8% |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Ogden-Clearfield MSA. Ranges reflect 25th-75th percentile, projected to 2026. Actual offer rates depend on certifications, federal clearance/aircraft experience, and years of experience.
What it takes to win the hire in Ogden-Clearfield.
Notes from our own placements in this market — not a ranking of specific competitor contractors.
Where the talent actually comes from
Ogden-Clearfield's own commercial electrical labor pool covers standard journeyman demand well, running above national average already. Federal-facility/defense-cleared electricians are sourced more selectively, often from candidates with existing security clearances and prior work on federal or defense-contractor facilities.
Credentials to filter for
Utah DOPL E200/E201 licensure with a master electrician qualifier is required to lead work — any project valued at $3,000+ requires a licensed contractor. For Hill AFB work specifically, an active or transferable security clearance is the real gating credential beyond state licensure.
What candidates actually expect
Federal-facility/defense-cleared electricians know their clearance and federal-project experience are genuinely scarce — expect them to weigh offers against the stability and duration of a 10-year federal modernization program, not just hourly rate.
What kills hires in this market
Treating aircraft-hangar and federal-facility electrical work as standard commercial electrical with a markup. The documented +19-23% premiums reflect security-clearance requirements and specialized power/grounding systems that narrow the qualified pool substantially.
Realistic timelines by role
Standard commercial journeyman electricians: 4-6 weeks. Federal-facility/defense-cleared electricians: 9-12 weeks, because Hill AFB's $1.2B East Campus project needs security-clearance and federal-contracting experience that's scarce even in a market already running above national on conventional trades.
The positions we fill, most often.
- Federal-facility / defense-cleared electrician — The hardest hire in the region — security-cleared electrical work for Hill AFB's $1.2B East Campus Infrastructure project.
- Aircraft-hangar electrician — Specialized power distribution and grounding systems for the new maintenance hangar and T-7A depot maintenance complex.
- Commercial electrician (journeyman) — Core field role across every commercial and institutional project in the metro.
- Electrical foreman — Runs crews on both conventional commercial work and Hill AFB's campus buildout.
- Electrical superintendent — Oversees multi-crew electrical scope on the largest jobs — federal/defense delivery experience is the clear premium hire.
- Electrical project manager — Coordinates scheduling, procurement, and subcontractor management across a 10-year federal modernization program.
- Building automation systems (BAS) technician — Controls integration for commercial and institutional buildings across the metro.
- Low-voltage / controls electrician — Data, security, and life-safety systems wiring for conventional commercial builds.
- Electrical estimator — Prices bids across a market where federal-facility scope carries fundamentally different security and compliance requirements than conventional commercial work.
- Electrical apprentice (3rd-4th year) — Pipeline talent working toward Utah DOPL journeyman licensure.
For the full commercial electrical role catalog, see the Commercial Electrical industry page.
How My Trade Talent hires electrical talent in Ogden-Clearfield.
We don't run a generic trades desk. We track Ogden-Clearfield's electrical labor market specifically — Hill AFB's 10-year East Campus program, the security-clearance requirements that gate federal work, and Utah's DOPL licensing structure. We source federal-facility/defense-cleared electricians from candidates with existing clearances, then screen against the market's actual wage data — not guesswork.
Frequently asked questions.
How much do commercial electricians make in Ogden-Clearfield?
Journeyman commercial electricians run $30-$39/hr, about 10% above the national average of $27-$34/hr. Federal-facility/defense-cleared electricians run considerably higher, $36-$47/hr, about 23% above the comparable national range — the largest electrical wage premium in this metro, tied to Hill Air Force Base's $1.2B East Campus Infrastructure project.
How long does it take to hire a commercial electrician in Ogden-Clearfield?
Standard commercial journeyman electricians: 4-6 weeks from intake to signed offer. Federal-facility/defense-cleared electricians run 9-12 weeks, because Hill AFB's $1.2B East Campus project needs security-clearance and federal-contracting experience that's scarce even in a market already running above national on conventional trades.
Why do federal-facility electricians earn so much more in Ogden-Clearfield?
Hill Air Force Base broke ground in May 2026 on a 10-year, $1.2 billion, 1 million sq ft F-35/T-7A East Campus Infrastructure project — the largest capital project in the Ogden area's history. Electrical work on a federal facility of this kind requires security clearance and specialized aircraft-hangar power/grounding systems, a genuinely scarce combination that commands about a 23% wage premium.
What licensing does a commercial electrician need in Ogden-Clearfield?
Utah licenses electrical contractors through the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL), requiring an E200 (general) or E201 (residential) classification with a master electrician qualifier. Any project valued at $3,000 or more requires a licensed contractor.
Where does My Trade Talent find electrical candidates for Ogden-Clearfield?
Ogden-Clearfield's own commercial electrical labor pool covers standard journeyman demand well, already running above national average. For federal-facility/defense-cleared electricians, we source more selectively from candidates with existing security clearances and prior federal-contracting experience.
Does My Trade Talent have an office in Ogden-Clearfield?
No. We're headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. We serve Ogden-Clearfield clients remotely with same-day intake calls, market-specific candidate sourcing, and on-site visits as needed.
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