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How to become a licensed electrician in Mississippi. Local jurisdictions handle licensing. Apprenticeship: 8,000 hours. Total initial fees: varies. Verified 2026-03-21. Data verified 2026-03-21. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
Electrician
Governing Authority
Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) — contractor licenses only
Official website →No
State Licensed?
Apprentice Hours
3 levels
License Levels
Total Initial Fees
CE Hours
NEC Version
Regulation Status
VerifiedState Licensed
No
Regulation Level
hybrid
License Types
Notes
Mississippi issues journeyman and master electrician licenses at the local (city/county) level only. MSBOC issues statewide contractor licenses required for residential work >$10,000 and commercial work >$50,000.
Hybrid: State Contractor License + Local Electrician Licenses
Regulated by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) — contractor licenses only
Mississippi issues electrical contractor licenses at the state level, but journeyman and master electrician licenses are issued by local cities and counties. Requirements for individual electrician licenses vary by jurisdiction.
Official Title
Apprentice Electrician
Experience Required
No prior experience required; must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program
Exam Required
No
Additional Requirements
Official Title
Journeyman Electrician
Experience Required
Completion of 8,000 hours of apprenticeship (4 years)
Exam Required
Yes
Additional Requirements
Official Title
Master Electrician
Experience Required
Typically 2-4 years of experience as a licensed journeyman electrician
Exam Required
Yes
Additional Requirements
Apprenticeship
Hours Breakdown
8,000
Total Hours
5
Years
1,000
Classroom
7,424
On-the-Job
DOL Registered Apprenticeship
The exam information below applies to the state-level contractor exam. Journeyman and master electrician exams are administered by local jurisdictions and requirements vary.
Exam Requirements
VerifiedRequired
Journeyman Exam
Required
Master Exam
Exam Provider
PSI (for MSBOC contractor exam)
NEC Version
2020 NEC
Open Book
Yes
Journeyman Exam Details
80
Questions
240 min
Time Limit
70%
Passing Score
Master Exam Details
80
Questions
300 min
Time Limit
70%
Passing Score
Retake Policy
Must wait 30 days before retaking the exam; may attempt up to 3 times before additional training is required
Minimum Age
Education
Background Check
Insurance Required
Bonding Required
Fees vary by local jurisdiction. Ranges shown are typical but not universal.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Apprentice Registration Fee Registration fee for apprentice permit (varies by jurisdiction) | |
Journeyman License Fee Paid to Mississippi State Board of Contractors (varies by jurisdiction) | |
Master License Fee Paid to Mississippi State Board of Contractors (varies by jurisdiction) | |
Exam Fee MSBOC contractor exam (both parts). Local exam fees vary. (varies by jurisdiction) | |
Renewal Fee 2 years renewal (varies by jurisdiction) | |
Typical Total Initial Fees Not a statewide figure — actual total depends on your municipality |
Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified2 years
Renewal Period
—
CE Hours Required
CE Topics
Renewal Fee
$50
2 years renewal fee
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.
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Credentials
Reciprocity Type
limited
Transfer Details
MSBOC reciprocity with Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and South Carolina. Must have held license in those states for at least 3 consecutive years.
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.
Mississippi licenses electricians through the State Board of Contractors and has relatively lower fees and CE requirements.
STATE CONTRACTOR LICENSE (MSBOC): Required for residential electrical work >$10,000 and commercial >$50,000. Two classifications: Electrical (Major/Commercial — unlimited) and Residential Electrical (1-3 family). Application: $400. Exam: PSI, Master Electrician 80Q/3hr + Law & Business 50Q/2hr, 70% each, closed-book. Also accepts NASCLA Accredited Electrical Exam. References permitted: NEC, CFR, Ugly's. 6-month eligibility window, unlimited attempts. License issued ~7 business days after passing.
LOCAL LICENSES: Journeyman and master electrician licenses issued by individual cities/counties. MSBOC does not set requirements for these. No statewide electrical code — municipalities adopt their own (most use NEC).
JACKSON: City Inspection Division issues local electrician licenses.
SOUTHAVEN: Journeyman exam given monthly, $50 application fee.
INSURANCE: MSBOC requires general liability with MSBOC listed on policy + workers' comp if 5+ employees + 3 reference letters (1 bank, 2 professional).
CE: No statewide CE for commercial contractors. Residential contractors: 2 hours/year board-approved CE. Local license CE varies by municipality.
Explore requirements for other professional licenses in Mississippi.
How this state compares to 50 others for this profession
Timeline
#1 of 51
Salary
#45 of 51
Cost
#14 of 51
Processing
#1 of 51
Based on May 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data for Electricians (SOC 47-2111)
Entry Level
$45,160
25th percentile
Median
$57,300
-8% vs. national avg ($62,350)Experienced
$60,870
75th percentile
Wage Distribution (Annual)
5,650 employed in this state
Source: BLS OEWS – Electricians (May 2024)
National employment projections for 2024-2034
Projected Growth
+7.1%
Average GrowthNew Jobs
+60,000
over 10 years
Annual Openings
68,500
per year (avg.)
839,600 currently employed nationwide (2024)
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034 (September 2025)
Electrical Career Ladder+13% salary growth potential
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Electrician (Journeyman)
$57,300
Apprenticeship (4-5 years) + journeyman exam
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Electrician (Journeyman)
Apprenticeship (4-5 years) + journeyman exam
$57,300
Master electrician license + contractor license
$64,740
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024 for this state. Career paths represent common advancement routes — actual progression may vary. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Outlook Handbook
Government fees and exam costs to obtain your initial license
Note: These are government licensing fees only. Education/training program costs (tuition, books, etc.) are not included as they vary widely by institution.
Estimated total: 212–224 weeks
Timeline estimated from licensing requirements on this page.
Source: Mississippi State Board of Contractors — Licensing Requirements
2–8 weeks
Estimated processing time
Source: Mississippi State Board of Contractors — Licensing Requirements
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Official state agency website
Accessed 2026-03-22
Exam details and format reference
Accessed 2026-03-22
Mississippi handles electrician licensing at the local level. An apprenticeship of 8,000 hours is required. All licensing is managed through the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) — contractor licenses only.
Requirements vary by state and local jurisdiction. Always verify current requirements with your state licensing authority.