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The state with the lowest requirement is Arizona at 0 hours. The highest is New Jersey at 34 hours. The national average is 13 hours.
Lowest
0 hours
Arizona
Average
13 hours
across 43 states
Median
15 hours
25 states at or below
Range
34 hours
spread across states
| # | State | CE Hours / Cycle | Renewal Fee | Renewal Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arizona | 0 hours | $480 | 2 years (biennial) |
| #1 | Idaho | 0 hours | $45 | 3 years (triennial) for Journeyman and Master; annual for Apprentice and Contractor |
| #1 | Illinois | 0 hours | — | Varies by municipality |
| #1 | Nevada | 0 hours | $600 | 2 years (biennial) for contractor; 3 years for local journeyman |
| #5 | Virginia | 3 hours | $40 | 2 years |
| #6 | Connecticut | 4 hours | $120 | 1 year (annual, all licenses expire September 30th) |
| #6 | Hawaii | 4 hours | $306 | 3 years (triennial, all licenses expire June 30) |
| #6 | Texas | 4 hours | $50 | 1 year |
| #9 | Arkansas | 8 hours | $50 | 2 years |
| #9 | Georgia | 8 hours | $75 | 2 years (biennial, expires June 30 of even years) |
| #9 | North Carolina | 8 hours | $100-$200 | 1 year (annual, renews on anniversary of issue date) |
| #9 | North Dakota | 8 hours | $40 | 1 year |
| #9 | Tennessee | 8 hours | $50 | 2 years |
| #14 | Delaware | 10 hours | — | 2 years (biennial, all licenses expire June 30th of even-numbered years) |
| #14 | Maryland | 10 hours | $25 | 2 years (biennial) from date of issuance |
| #14 | Rhode Island | 10 hours | $50 | 3 years |
| #17 | Kentucky | 12 hours | $50 | 1 year |
| #17 | Nebraska | 12 hours | $50 | 2 years |
| #17 | Oklahoma | 12 hours | $75 | 1 year |
| #20 | Alabama | 14 hours | $25 | Annual (by December 31) |
| #20 | Florida | 14 hours | $100 | 2 years |
| #22 | Maine | 15 hours | $150 | 2 years |
| #22 | Michigan | 15 hours | $40 | Annual (expires December 31). 60-day grace period until March 1 for late renewal. After March 1, license becomes void and must reapply and retest. |
| #22 | New Hampshire | 15 hours | $270 | 2 years |
| #22 | Vermont | 15 hours | $150 | 3 years |
| #26 | Alaska | 16 hours | $200 | 2 years |
| #26 | District of Columbia | 16 hours | $100 | 2 years |
| #26 | Louisiana | 16 hours | $75 | 2 years |
| #26 | Minnesota | 16 hours | $53 | 2 years |
| #26 | Montana | 16 hours | $200 | 2 years |
| #26 | New Mexico | 16 hours | $75-$200 | 3 years |
| #26 | South Dakota | 16 hours | $60 | 2 years |
| #26 | Utah | 16 hours | $72-$84 | 2 years |
| #26 | West Virginia | 16 hours | $50 | 2 years |
| #26 | Wyoming | 16 hours | $50 | 3 years |
| #36 | Iowa | 18 hours | $75 | 3 years for Journeyman, Master, Residential, Special, and Contractor licenses (expire December 31). 1 year for Apprentice and Unclassified Person licenses. |
| #37 | Massachusetts | 21 hours | $78 | 3 years |
| #38 | Colorado | 24 hours | $120 | 3 years |
| #38 | Oregon | 24 hours | $100 | 3 years, on October 1. Specific renewal year depends on license type. |
| #38 | Washington | 24 hours | $137.90 | 3 years (triennial), expires on licensee's date of birth |
| #38 | Wisconsin | 24 hours | $100 | 4 years (Master and Journeyman, expire June 30). 1 year for Registered Electricians. |
| #42 | California | 32 hours | $100 | 3 years |
| #43 | New Jersey | 34 hours | $160 | 3 years (triennial), renewal deadline March 31st |
| — | Indiana | Varies — see details | — | Varies |
| — | Kansas | Varies — see details | — | Varies |
| — | Mississippi | Varies — see details | $50 | 2 years |
| — | Missouri | Varies — see details | — | Varies by local jurisdiction. Kansas City: every 4 years. St. Louis County: annually. |
| — | New York | Varies — see details | — | Varies by local jurisdiction. NYC: annually (expires on licensee's birthday each year). |
| — | Ohio | Varies — see details | — | Varies by local jurisdiction. OCILB commercial contractor license: annual (1-year) or triennial (3-year) renewal options. |
| — | Pennsylvania | Varies — see details | — | N/A |
| — | South Carolina | Varies — see details | $50 - $100 | 2 years (biennial, expires June 30 of odd years) |
CE hours are per renewal cycle as reported by state licensing boards. States showing 0 hours may not require continuing education or may have alternative requirements. Click any state for full details.
Arizona requires the fewest CE hours at 0 hours per renewal cycle. The national average is 13 hours.
There is significant variation across the 43 states with data. Values range from 0 hours to 34 hours, with a median of 15 hours.