Electrician License Requirements in Maryland
Last reviewed July 2026
To work as a licensed electrician in Maryland, 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
Maryland State Board of Electricians (Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing, Dept. of Labor)
Website: https://www.labor.maryland.gov/license/elec/
License types & experience
| License | Experience required | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman Electrician Journeyman |
4 years of electrical experience under a licensed master electrician (or an approved apprenticeship) | PSI exam, 70% to pass |
| Master Electrician Master |
7 years of experience under a licensed master, and holding a Maryland journeyman license for at least 2 years | PSI exam, 70% to pass |
The exam & fees
Testing vendor
PSI
Fees
$65 exam (journeyman and master); general-liability and property-damage insurance required
Studying for the Maryland 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 Maryland State Board of Electricians (Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing, Dept. of Labor) before applying.