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The most expensive state for electrician licensing is Nevada at $1,140. The cheapest is North Dakota at $25. Budget for an average of $226 across all states.
Highest
$1,140
Nevada
Average
$226
across 43 states
Median
$170
22 states at or below
Range
$1,115
spread across states
| # | State | Total Initial Fees | Renewal Fee | CE Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nevada | $1,140 | $600 | 0 hrs |
| #2 | Arizona | $720 | $480 | 0 hrs |
| #3 | Mississippi | $440 | $50 | — |
| #4 | New Mexico | $411-$561 | $75-$200 | 16 hrs |
| #5 | South Carolina | $370 | $50 - $100 | — |
| #6 | Massachusetts | $330 | $78 | 21 hrs |
| #7 | Delaware | $303 | — | 10 hrs |
| #8 | Maryland | $275 | $25 | 10 hrs |
| #9 | Washington | $268.20 | $137.90 | 24 hrs |
| #10 | Alaska | $250 | $200 | 16 hrs |
| #10 | Maine | $250 | $150 | 15 hrs |
| #12 | Colorado | $240 | $120 | 24 hrs |
| #12 | Montana | $240 | $200 | 16 hrs |
| #14 | Hawaii | $232–$441 | $306 | 4 hrs |
| #15 | District of Columbia | $225 | $100 | 16 hrs |
| #15 | North Carolina | $225-$325 | $100-$200 | 8 hrs |
| #17 | Vermont | $215 | $150 | 15 hrs |
| #18 | Wyoming | $205 | $50 | 16 hrs |
| #19 | Virginia | $190 | $40 | 3 hrs |
| #20 | Louisiana | $185 | $75 | 16 hrs |
| #21 | California | $175 | $100 | 32 hrs |
| #22 | South Dakota | $170 | $60 | 16 hrs |
| #23 | Oklahoma | $167 | $75 | 12 hrs |
| #24 | Wisconsin | $165 | $100 | 24 hrs |
| #25 | Iowa | $162 | $75 | 18 hrs |
| #26 | Rhode Island | $160 | $50 | 10 hrs |
| #26 | Tennessee | $160 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #28 | Connecticut | $155 | $120 | 4 hrs |
| #29 | Alabama | $150 | $25 | 14 hrs |
| #29 | Arkansas | $150 | $50 | 8 hrs |
| #29 | New Hampshire | $150 | $270 | 15 hrs |
| #32 | Michigan | $140 | $40 | 15 hrs |
| #33 | West Virginia | $135 | $50 | 16 hrs |
| #34 | Idaho | $130 | $45 | 0 hrs |
| #35 | Kentucky | $125 | $50 | 12 hrs |
| #35 | Texas | $125 | $50 | 4 hrs |
| #37 | Nebraska | $110 | $50 | 12 hrs |
| #38 | Minnesota | $103 | $53 | 16 hrs |
| #39 | New Jersey | $100 | $160 | 34 hrs |
| #39 | Oregon | $100-$200 | $100 | 24 hrs |
| #41 | Utah | $90-$105 | $72-$84 | 16 hrs |
| #42 | Georgia | $70 | $75 | 8 hrs |
| #43 | North Dakota | $25 | $40 | 8 hrs |
| — | Florida | Varies — see details | $100 | 14 hrs |
| — | Illinois | Varies — see details | — | 0 hrs |
| — | Indiana | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Kansas | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Missouri | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | New York | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Ohio | Varies — see details | — | — |
| — | Pennsylvania | Varies — see details | — | — |
Total initial fees include application, exam, and license fees paid to the state (excludes education/training costs). Where fee ranges are listed, the lower bound is used for ranking. Click any state for full fee details.
Nevada has the highest total initial licensing fees at $1,140. The national average is $226.
There is significant variation across the 43 states with data. Values range from $25 to $1,140, with a median of $170.