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Electrician License Requirements in Hawaii

Last reviewed July 2026

To work as a licensed electrician in Hawaii, 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

Hawaii DCCA — Board of Electricians and Plumbers
Website: https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/electrician/

License types & experience

LicenseExperience requiredExam
Journey Worker Electrician
Journeyman
4 years / 8,000 hours of experience PSI written exam
Supervising Electrician
Supervising / master
1 additional year (2,000 hours) as a journey worker 100 questions, 300 minutes, 75% to pass (PSI)

The exam & fees

Testing vendor

PSI

Fees

$75 per exam part (PSI) + $40 application

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⚠ Licensing requirements and fees change. This page is a summary, not legal advice — always confirm current requirements directly with Hawaii DCCA — Board of Electricians and Plumbers before applying.

Sources: Hawaii DCCA — Board of Electricians & Plumbers (official)