Electrician License Requirements in Mississippi
Last reviewed July 2026
To work as a licensed electrician in Mississippi, 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.
Mississippi issues no state individual journeyman or master license — those are handled city-by-city (Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, etc.), often with reciprocity between cities. The state MSBOC licenses electrical CONTRACTORS on commercial jobs of $50,000+ ($5,000+ for hazardous/specialty work).
Licensing authority
Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) for contractors; municipalities for individual licenses
Website: https://www.msboc.us/
License types & experience
| License | Experience required | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal Journeyman / Master Local (city) |
~4 years of experience (or an approved apprenticeship) | 80 questions, 240 minutes, 70% to pass (PSI) |
| MSBOC Electrical Contractor State commercial contractor |
3+ years of qualifying experience by the qualifying party | MS business & law (50 Q) + MS electrical trade (80 Q), 70% to pass (PSI) |
The exam & fees
Testing vendor
PSI
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⚠ Licensing requirements and fees change. This page is a summary, not legal advice — always confirm current requirements directly with Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) for contractors; municipalities for individual licenses before applying.
Sources: Mississippi State Board of Contractors (official) · Mike Holt — MS licensing summary