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Compare electrician licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$67,201
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
4.1 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$221
across 42 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $52,420#50 | 4.1 yr#1 | $150 | 2 wk#1 |
| Alaska | $81,860#7 | 4.1 yr#1 | $250#38 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arizona | $59,480#40 | 4.1 yr#1 | $720#36 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arkansas | $49,420#51 | 4.1 yr#1 | $150#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| California | $76,540#11 | 4.1 yr#1 | $175#41 | 2 wk#1 |
| Colorado | $62,090#29 | 4.1 yr#1 | $240 | 2 wk#1 |
| Connecticut | $76,790#10 | 4.1 yr#1 | $155#36 | 2 wk#1 |
| Delaware | $62,970#27 | 4.1 yr#1 | $303#25 | 2 wk#1 |
| District of Columbia | $81,950#6 | 4.1 yr#1 | $225#38 | 2 wk#1 |
| Florida | $53,100#49 | 4.1 yr#1 | —#43 | 2 wk#1 |
| Georgia | $58,860#42 | 4.1 yr#1 | $70#29 | 2 wk#1 |
| Hawaii | $83,200#4 | 5.1 yr#50 | $232#41 | 2 wk#1 |
| Idaho | $60,670#34 | 4.1 yr#1 | $130#16 | 2 wk#1 |
| Illinois | $96,360#3 | 4.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Indiana | $65,480#22 | 4.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Iowa | $62,880#28 | 4.1 yr#1 | $162#11 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kansas | $61,830#31 | 4.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Kentucky | $59,490#39 | 4.1 yr#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Louisiana | $59,590#38 | 4.1 yr#1 | $185#29 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maine | $67,820#19 | 4.1 yr#1 | $250#25 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maryland | $65,650#21 | 4.1 yr#1 | $275#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Massachusetts | $82,120#5 | 4.1 yr#1 | $330#34 | 2 wk#1 |
| Michigan | $72,680#15 | 4.1 yr#1 | $140#16 | 2 wk#1 |
| Minnesota | $81,430#8 | 4.1 yr#1 | $103#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Mississippi | $57,300#45 | 4.1 yr#1 | —#14 | 2 wk#1 |
| Missouri | $70,950#16 | 4.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Montana | $68,980#18 | 4.1 yr#1 | $240#11 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nebraska | $60,020#36 | 4.1 yr#1 | $110#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nevada | $64,950#24 | 4.1 yr#1 | $1,140#38 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Hampshire | $61,990#30 | 4.1 yr#1 | $150#25 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Jersey | $73,090#14 | 4.1 yr#1 | $100#34 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Mexico | $56,890#47 | 4.1 yr#1 | $411#16 | 2 wk#1 |
| New York | $77,460#9 | 5.1 yr#50 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| North Carolina | $54,070#48 | 4.1 yr#1 | $225#29 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Dakota | $65,820#20 | 4.1 yr#1 | $25#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Ohio | $63,560#26 | 4.1 yr#1 | —#16 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oklahoma | $60,050#35 | 4.1 yr#1 | $167#11 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oregon | $97,320#1 | 4.1 yr#1 | $100#29 | 2 wk#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,400#23 | 4.1 yr#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Rhode Island | $70,160#17 | 4.1 yr#1 | $160#16 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Carolina | $58,260#44 | 4.1 yr#1 | $370#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Dakota | $58,550#43 | 4.1 yr#1 | $170#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Tennessee | $59,190#41 | 4.1 yr#1 | $160#16 | 2 wk#1 |
| Texas | $56,920#46 | 4.1 yr#1 | $125#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Utah | $61,430#33 | 4.1 yr#1 | $90#16 | 2 wk#1 |
| Vermont | $59,670#37 | 4.1 yr#1 | $215#25 | 2 wk#1 |
| Virginia | $61,610#32 | 4.1 yr#1 | $190#16 | 2 wk#1 |
| Washington | $96,530#2 | 4.1 yr#1 | $268.2#29 | 2 wk#1 |
| West Virginia | $63,850#25 | 4.1 yr#1 | $135#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wisconsin | $75,090#12 | 4.1 yr#1 | $165#16 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wyoming | $73,450#13 | 4.1 yr#1 | $205#3 | 2 wk#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.
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