Electrician License Requirements in Idaho
Last reviewed July 2026
To work as a licensed electrician in Idaho, 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
Idaho Division of Occupational & Professional Licenses (DOPL) — Idaho Electrical Board
Website: https://dopl.idaho.gov/ele/
License types & experience
| License | Experience required | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman Electrician Journeyman |
8,000 hours of experience + 4 years of schooling, or 16,000 hours with no schooling | PSI written exam |
| Master Electrician Master |
At least 4 years holding an active Idaho journeyman license | Master electrician exam (PSI) |
The exam & fees
Testing vendor
PSI
Fees
$75 per exam (journeyman and master)
Renewal & continuing education
Licenses are issued for 3 years ($45 renewal); as of 2025, continuing education is no longer required.
Studying for the Idaho 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 Idaho Division of Occupational & Professional Licenses (DOPL) — Idaho Electrical Board before applying.