Electrician License Requirements in Louisiana
Last reviewed July 2026
To work as a licensed electrician in Louisiana, 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.
Louisiana licenses electrical CONTRACTORS at the state level (required for jobs over $50,000); journeyman and master electrician licenses are issued locally by parishes and cities.
Licensing authority
Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC)
Phone: (225) 765-2301
Website: https://www.lslbc.louisiana.gov/
License types & experience
| License | Experience required | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Contractor (Statewide) State license (LSLBC) |
Minimum $10,000 net worth (financial requirement) | Louisiana Electrical Statewide Exam (100 questions, 4 hours, open book, 70%) + a 1-hour business & law exam |
| Journeyman / Master Local (parish/city) |
Journeyman ~4–5 years; Master ~5 years as a journeyman | Local jurisdiction exam |
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⚠ Licensing requirements and fees change. This page is a summary, not legal advice — always confirm current requirements directly with Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) before applying.
Sources: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (official)