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Electrician license requirements by state

The main electrician license in each state we cover, side by side. Every row links to a full state guide with official sources. Checked .

StateLicenseTraining / experienceExamRenewal cycleCE to renew
TexasJourneyman Electrician8,000 hoursPSI, open bookEvery year4 hours each 1-year license term
FloridaJourneyman Electrician (local)
No state journeyman license
Varies, see pageVaries, see pageVaries, see pageVaries, see page
CaliforniaCertified General Electrician8,000 hoursCPS HR Consulting, open bookEvery 3 years32 hours per 3-year certification period
North CarolinaLimited / Intermediate / Unlimited Electrical Contractor (qualified individual)
No state journeyman license
Varies, see pagePSI, open bookEvery year8 hours each annual license period
GeorgiaElectrical Contractor Class I / Class II
No state journeyman license
Varies, see pagePSI, open bookEvery 2 years8 hours per 2-year renewal (4 hours each year)
WashingtonGeneral Journey Level (01) Electrician8,000 hoursPSI, open bookEvery 3 years24 hours per 3-year certification period

"Varies, see page" means the rule isn't a single number (for example, it's set by counties or depends on the license level). The state page has the details and sources.

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