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Electrician
Total cost: $232–$441
Governing Authority
Board of Electricians and Plumbers – DCCA Hawaii (Professional and Vocational Licensing Division)
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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
$232–$441
$40 application + $90–$95 exam + $102–$306 license (prorated triennial)
Master Electrician License Fee
$232–$441
Supervising Electrician (ES) follows similar fee structure: $40 application + exam fee + $102–$306 prorated license
Exam Fee
$90–$95
Exam fee paid to testing provider; sources vary between $90 and $95
Renewal Fee
$306
Triennial renewal for active license; $12 for inactive license renewal
Regulation Status
VerifiedState Licensed
Yes
Regulation Level
state
License Types
Notes
Hawaii uses 'Journey Worker' instead of 'Journeyman' and 'Supervising Electrician' instead of 'Master Electrician.' There is no formal apprentice registration — candidates accumulate experience hours and apply for the Journey Worker exam. Hawaii has multiple specialty license types including Industrial (EJI), Specialty (EJS), and Maintenance (EM) categories.
State-Level Licensing Required
Regulated by the Board of Electricians and Plumbers – DCCA Hawaii (Professional and Vocational Licensing Division)
Official Title
Journey Worker Electrician (EJ)
Experience Required
10,000 hours (approximately 5 years) of electrical work experience under supervision of a Journey Worker or Supervising Electrician, plus 240 hours of classroom education. Alternatively, completion of a registered 5-year apprenticeship program.
Exam Required
Yes
Additional Requirements
Official Title
Supervising Electrician (ES)
Experience Required
4 years of experience as a licensed Journey Worker Electrician (EJ) or equivalent.
Exam Required
Yes
Additional Requirements
Apprenticeship
Hours Breakdown
10,000
Total Hours
5
Years
240
Classroom
10,000
On-the-Job
DOL Registered Apprenticeship
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Exam Requirements
VerifiedRequired
Journeyman Exam
Required
Master Exam
Exam Provider
Prometric / PSI Services LLC
NEC Version
2020 NEC for current licensing exams; 2023 NEC referenced for continuing education/renewal courses
Open Book
Yes
Journeyman Exam Details
70
Questions
180 min
Time Limit
70%
Passing Score
Master Exam Details
70%
Passing Score
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Minimum Age
Education
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Insurance Required
Bonding Required
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Journeyman License Fee $40 application + $90–$95 exam + $102–$306 license (prorated triennial) | |
Master License Fee Supervising Electrician (ES) follows similar fee structure: $40 application + exam fee + $102–$306 prorated license | |
Exam Fee Exam fee paid to testing provider; sources vary between $90 and $95 | |
Renewal Fee Triennial renewal for active license; $12 for inactive license renewal | |
Total Initial Fees $40 application + $90–$95 exam + $102–$306 prorated license fee |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified3 years (triennial); electrician licenses expire June 30 on cycle years 2026, 2029, 2032
Renewal Period
4 hrs
CE Hours Required
CE Topics
Renewal Fee
$306
Triennial renewal for active license; $12 for inactive license renewal
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
VerifiedDoes Not Accept Out-of-State Credentials
Reciprocity Type
None — no reciprocity with any state
Transfer Details
Hawaii does NOT reciprocate with any other state or jurisdiction. All applicants must pass Hawaii's own licensing examination regardless of out-of-state credentials.
Additional Requirements for Transfer
Electrician license reciprocity varies significantly by state. Some states offer endorsement for experienced electricians, while others require passing the state exam regardless of prior credentials.
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Hawaii requires 10,000 hours (5 years) for Journey Worker licensure, significantly more than most states' standard 8,000 hours. The state uses unique terminology ('Journey Worker' and 'Supervising Electrician' instead of 'Journeyman' and 'Master'). Hawaii has no reciprocity with any state and no formal apprentice registration system. CE can be satisfied by passing a competency exam instead of taking a course.
Hawaii uses 'Journey Worker' instead of 'Journeyman' and 'Supervising Electrician' instead of 'Master Electrician.'
There is no formal state apprentice registration — candidates accumulate experience hours and apply for the exam.
Hawaii requires 10,000 hours (5 years) of experience for the Journey Worker license, significantly more than most states' 8,000 hours.
Hawaii has seven license types: EJ (Journey Worker), EJI (Journey Worker Industrial), EJS (Journey Worker Specialty), EM (Maintenance), ES (Supervising), ESI (Supervising Industrial), ESS (Supervising Specialty).
Continuing education can be fulfilled by either a 4-hour NEC course OR passing a competency exam. Maintenance Electricians are exempt.
Hawaii does not reciprocate with any other state — all applicants must pass the Hawaii exam.
Electrical contractor licensing (C-13) is handled separately through the Contractors License Board.
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Electrician requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii (you) | $250 | 264–276 wks | |
| California | $250 | 212–224 wks | → |
| Alaska | $225 | 212–224 wks | → |
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Official Sources
Electrician requirements in Hawaii verified against Board of Electricians and Plumbers – DCCA Hawaii (Professional and Vocational Licensing Division), April 2026.
Primary source for Hawaii electrician licensing
Accessed 2026-03-19
Official application document, revised November 2025
Accessed 2026-03-19
Third-party guide
Accessed 2026-03-19
Third-party CE provider
Accessed 2026-03-19
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