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Electricians pre-license requirements by state

14 states publish a pre-license education rule for electricians. Pick yours to see the required hours, the license classes it covers, and the board that sets it.

StateLicensing boardRequirement
CaliforniaLabor Commissioner's OfficeView hours and license classes
ColoradoColorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations (DORA)View hours and license classes
ConnecticutConnecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical Work Board)View hours and license classes
HawaiiHawaii DCCA Professional and Vocational Licensing Division, Board of Electricians and PlumbersView hours and license classes
IowaIowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) - Electrical Examining BoardView hours and license classes
MaineElectricians' Examining BoardView hours and license classes
MassachusettsMassachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Division of Occupational Licensure)View hours and license classes
New HampshireElectricians' Board, New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and CertificationView hours and license classes
North DakotaNorth Dakota State Electrical BoardView hours and license classes
OregonOregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator BoardView hours and license classes
Rhode IslandRhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Board of Examiners of ElectriciansView hours and license classes
UtahUtah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Electricians Licensing BoardView hours and license classes
WashingtonWashington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), Electrical ProgramView hours and license classes
WyomingWyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety (State Fire Marshal) / Wyoming Electrical BoardView hours and license classes