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Electrician
Total cost: $150
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Yes
State Licensed?
Apprentice Hours
2 levels
License Levels
Total Initial Fees
CE Hours
NEC Version
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Get the Roadmap — $20Journeyman License Fee
$35.00
License fee after passing exam. Exam fee is separate ($115).
Master Electrician License Fee
$150.00
Electrical Contractor license fee after passing exam. Exam fee is separate ($165).
Exam Fee
$115
Journeyman exam: $115. Electrical Contractor (master) exam: $165.
Renewal Fee
$25
Journeyman: $25/year. Electrical Contractor (master): $125/year. Annual renewal by December 31.
Regulation Status
VerifiedState Licensed
Yes
Regulation Level
state
License Types
Notes
Alabama IS a state-licensed state. The AECB licenses both journeyman electricians and electrical contractors (master) at the state level. The state uses 'Electrical Contractor' interchangeably with 'Master Electrician.' Some municipalities may have additional local licensing requirements, but the state license is the primary credential. New AECB administrative rules (Sections 303-X-1 through 303-X-6) became effective February 14, 2026. Alabama does not have a uniform statewide electrical code for all construction — 2020 NEC applies to state-owned buildings via the Division of Construction Management.
State-Level Licensing Required
Regulated by the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board (AECB)
Official Title
Journeyman Electrician
Experience Required
8,000 hours OJT + 576 hours classroom instruction; or 6,000 hours OJT with 2-year technical school
Exam Required
Yes
Additional Requirements
Official Title
Electrical Contractor (used interchangeably with Master Electrician)
Experience Required
8,000 hours as journeyman (trade + managerial experience; maintenance hours excluded)
Exam Required
Yes
Additional Requirements
Apprenticeship
Hours Breakdown
8,000
Total Hours
4
Years
576
Classroom
8,000
On-the-Job
DOL Registered Apprenticeship
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Exam Requirements
Mostly verifiedRequired
Journeyman Exam
Required
Master Exam
NEC Version
2020 NEC (enforcement); 2023 NEC (exam basis — conflicting reports)
Journeyman Exam Details
80
Questions
240 min
Time Limit
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Education
Background Check
Insurance Required
Bonding Required
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Journeyman License Fee License fee after passing exam. Exam fee is separate ($115). | |
Master License Fee Electrical Contractor license fee after passing exam. Exam fee is separate ($165). | |
Exam Fee Journeyman exam: $115. Electrical Contractor (master) exam: $165. | |
Renewal Fee Journeyman: $25/year. Electrical Contractor (master): $125/year. Annual renewal by December 31. | |
Total Initial Fees Journeyman total: $115 exam + $35 license = $150. Electrical Contractor total: $165 exam + $150 license = $315. |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Mostly verifiedAnnual (by December 31)
Renewal Period
14 hrs
CE Hours Required
CE Topics
Renewal Fee
$25
Journeyman: $25/year. Electrical Contractor (master): $125/year.
Regulatory Board
Electrician licenses must be renewed on schedule. Most states require continuing education covering NEC code updates, safety practices, and applicable state/local amendments.
For a deeper dive into CE requirements and deadlines, see our electrician license renewal guide.
Out-of-State Reciprocity
Mostly verifiedAccepts Out-of-State Credentials
Reciprocity Type
Reciprocity with select states
Transfer Details
Alabama has reciprocity agreements with Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Virginia.
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Alabama is a state-licensed state despite initial assumptions otherwise. The AECB licenses both journeyman and master-level (called 'Electrical Contractor') electricians. Journeymen are explicitly exempt from CE — only Electrical Contractors must complete 14 hours biannually. The state does not have a uniform statewide electrical code; the 2020 NEC only applies to state-owned buildings. The alternative pathway allows 6,000 OJT hours with a 2-year technical school degree instead of the standard 8,000 hours.
CORRECTION TO INITIAL ASSUMPTION: Alabama IS a state-licensed state, not local-only. The AECB licenses both journeyman electricians and electrical contractors (master) at the state level.
Alabama uses the title 'Electrical Contractor' interchangeably with 'Master Electrician' for the higher-tier license.
Journeymen are explicitly exempt from continuing education requirements. Only Electrical Contractors (master) must complete 14 CE hours every 2 years (minimum 7 hours on NEC).
New AECB administrative rules (Sections 303-X-1 through 303-X-6) became effective February 14, 2026.
Alabama does not have a uniform statewide electrical code for all construction — the 2020 NEC applies to state-owned buildings via the Division of Construction Management. Some sources indicate AECB exams may have transitioned to the 2023 NEC.
Alabama Office of Apprenticeship (AOA) has been recognized as a State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA) by U.S. DOL since March 2020.
No state-level insurance requirement for licensure. Insurance is recommended but not mandated by the AECB.
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Electrician requirements in Alabama verified against Alabama Electrical Contractors Board (AECB), April 2026.
Official state agency website
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