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
| License | Experience required | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Studying for the Hawaii electrician exam?
The exam is NEC-based — practice with 1,394 questions and worked solutions in the Electrical Exam Prep app.
⚠ 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)