Electrician License Requirements in Arkansas
Last reviewed July 2026
To work as a licensed electrician in Arkansas, you'll apply through the licensing authority, meet an experience requirement, and pass a licensing exam based on the National Electrical Code. Here's how it breaks down.
Licensing authority
Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners (Dept. of Labor & Licensing)
Website: https://labor.arkansas.gov/labor/code-enforcement/electrical-inspection-and-licensing/
License types & experience
| License | Experience required | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman Electrician Journeyman |
4 years / 8,000 hours of OJT under a licensed electrician (or an approved apprenticeship) | 60 questions, 3 hours, open book, 70% to pass |
| Master Electrician Master |
1–2 years (2,000–4,000 hours) as a licensed journeyman | 60 questions, 3 hours, open book, 70% to pass |
The exam & fees
Fees
Journeyman license $25; master license $50
Studying for the Arkansas electrician exam?
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⚠ Licensing requirements and fees change. This page is a summary, not legal advice — always confirm current requirements directly with Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners (Dept. of Labor & Licensing) before applying.
Sources: Arkansas Dept. of Labor & Licensing — Electrical (official)