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How to get an electrician license in Wyoming

Requirements, license levels, and the issuing authority — sourced from Wyoming's official board.

Statewide licensing; a state electrician license authorizes work in every Wyoming city with no separate municipal electrical license.

Issuing authority: Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety (State Fire Marshal), Electrical Board. Official page: https://wsfm.wyo.gov/electrical-safety/licensing

License levels in Wyoming

Wyoming electrician licensing at a glance

RequirementsJourneyman: 4 years (8,000 hours) OJT plus 576 classroom hours from an approved apprenticeship (no more than 75% in any single category); exam min 70%. Master: 8 years (16,000 hours) total including 4 years (8,000 hrs) as licensed journeyman plus 576 classroom hours; exam min 75%. Low Voltage/Limited Technician: 2 years (4,000 hours) experience.
ReciprocityJourneyman reciprocal states: AK, AR, CO, ID, IA, ME, MN, MT, NE, NH, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT. Master reciprocal states: ID, IA, SD. Requires original license by exam (70%/75%), held 1+ year, good standing, meet WY OJT/education and CE; eligible to reciprocate once. OR and UT require a verification letter.
RenewalJourneyman renews every 3 years (Jan 1); Master and Technician every 3 years (Jul 1); Apprentice and Contractors annually (Jul 1). CE: Journeyman and Master 16 hours per 3-year cycle (8 hours NEC).
NotesStatewide licensing; a state electrician license authorizes work in every Wyoming city with no separate municipal electrical license.

Questions

Do you need a license to work as an electrician in Wyoming?
Statewide licensing; a state electrician license authorizes work in every Wyoming city with no separate municipal electrical license.
What electrician license levels does Wyoming have?
The levels are Apprentice Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Master Electrician, Electrical Contractor, Low Voltage/Limited Technician, Low Voltage/Limited Apprentice Technician, Low Voltage/Limited Contractor.
How do you get licensed as an electrician in Wyoming?
Journeyman: 4 years (8,000 hours) OJT plus 576 classroom hours from an approved apprenticeship (no more than 75% in any single category); exam min 70%. Master: 8 years (16,000 hours) total including 4 years (8,000 hrs) as licensed journeyman plus 576 classroom hours; exam min 75%. Low Voltage/Limited Technician: 2 years (4,000 hours) experience.
Does Wyoming have electrician license reciprocity?
Journeyman reciprocal states: AK, AR, CO, ID, IA, ME, MN, MT, NE, NH, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT. Master reciprocal states: ID, IA, SD. Requires original license by exam (70%/75%), held 1+ year, good standing, meet WY OJT/education and CE; eligible to reciprocate once. OR and UT require a verification letter.

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