Licensed Journeyman Electrician License Requirements
Compare licensed journeyman electrician licensing requirements across 46 states. See education, exam, cost, and timeline details for each state.
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Requirements by State
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| State | Education ↕ | Exam | Est. Cost ↕ | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | N/A | Alabama Journeyman Electrician Exam | $275 | 4-6 years |
| Alaska | N/A | N/A | $500 | Varies |
| Arkansas | Specific course required | Arkansas Journeyman Electrician Exam | $275 | 4-5 years |
| California | N/A | CSLB C-10 Electrical Contractor Exam | $700 | 4-6 years |
| Colorado | Specific course required | Colorado Journeyman Electrician Exam (third-party) | $275 | 4-5 years |
| Connecticut | No educational requirements | Connecticut E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson Exam | $350 | 4-5 years |
| Delaware | N/A | Delaware Electrician Exam | $350 | 4-5 years |
| District of Columbia | N/A | DC Electrician Exam | $350 | 4-5 years |
| Florida | No educational requirements | Florida Electrical Contractor Exam | $450 | 4-6 years |
| Georgia | N/A | Georgia Electrical Contractor Exam | $450 | 4-6 years |
| Hawaii | Degree required | NEC Exam (Prometric) | $600 | 1-5 years |
| Idaho | Degree required | Idaho Journeyman Electrician Exam | $275 | 4-5 years |
| Illinois | No educational requirements | No exam required | $275 | 4-5 years |
| Indiana | Specific course required | State exam required | $275 | 4-5 years |
| Iowa | Specific course required | Iowa Electrician State Exam | $275 | 4-5 years |
| Kentucky | N/A | Kentucky Electrician Exam | $275 | 4-5 years |
| Maine | Specific course required | Maine Master Electrician Exam | $275 | 4-5 years |
| Maryland | N/A | Maryland Master Electrician Exam | $275 | 4-6 years |
| Massachusetts | 300 hrs | Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician Exam | $350 | 4-5 years |
| Michigan | N/A | Michigan Journeyman Electrician Exam | $255 | 4-5 years |
| Minnesota | N/A | Minnesota Class A Journeyworker Electrician Exam | $350 | 4-5 years |
| Missouri | N/A | Choice of state or third-party exam | $300 | 4-6 years |
| Montana | N/A | Montana Electrician Exam (third-party) | $275 | 4-5 years |
| Nebraska | N/A | Nebraska State Electrical Board Exam | $200 | 4-5 years |
| Nevada | No educational requirements | Nevada C2 Electrical Contractor Exam | $650 | 4-6 years |
| New Hampshire | Specific course required | No exam required | $200 | 4-5 years |
| New Jersey | No educational requirements | New Jersey Electrical Contractor Exam | $450 | 4-6 years |
| New Mexico | No educational requirements | New Mexico Electrician Exam | $275 | 4-5 years |
| North Carolina | No educational requirements | North Carolina Electrical Contracting Exam | $350 | 4-6 years |
| North Dakota | Specific course required | No exam required | $120 | 4-5 years |
| Ohio | No educational requirements | State exam required | $350 | 4-5 years |
| Oklahoma | N/A | Oklahoma Journeyman Electrician (Unlimited) Exam | $275 | 4-5 years |
| Oregon | N/A | Oregon General Journeyman Electrician Exam | $275 | 4-5 years |
| Pennsylvania | No educational requirements | No exam required | $350 | 4-5 years |
| Rhode Island | No educational requirements | Rhode Island Electrician Exam | $275 | 4-5 years |
| South Carolina | N/A | N/A | $275 | 4-5 years |
| South Dakota | N/A | N/A | $200 | 4-5 years |
| Tennessee | No educational requirements | Tennessee LLE Trade Exam | $225 | Varies |
| Texas | No educational requirements | Texas Electrician Exam (TDLR) | $275 | 4-5 years |
| Utah | N/A | Utah Electrician Exam | $275 | 4-5 years |
| Vermont | Specific course required | Vermont Electrician Exam | $275 | 4-5 years |
| Virginia | Specific course required | No exam required | $275 | 4-5 years |
| Washington | 24 hrs | Washington Electrician Exam | $275 | 4-5 years |
| West Virginia | No educational requirements | WVSFMO Electrical Exam (based on 2020 NEC) | $175 | 1-4 years |
| Wisconsin | N/A | Wisconsin Master Electrician Exam | $275 | 4-5 years |
| Wyoming | Specific course required | Wyoming Journeyman Electrician Exam | $250 | 4-5 years (8+ years for master) |
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Salary Overview
Median annual salaries for licensed journeyman electricians by state.