Electrician License Requirements in Rhode Island
Last reviewed July 2026
To work as a licensed electrician in Rhode Island, 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
Rhode Island Dept. of Labor & Training (DLT) — Division of Professional Regulation
Website: https://dlt.ri.gov/regulation-and-safety/professional-regulation
License types & experience
| License | Experience required | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyperson Electrician Journeyman |
8,000 hours / 4 years of OJT + 576 classroom hours | NEC-based written exam, 70–75% to pass |
| Electrical Contractor (Master) Contractor / master |
6 years of experience, including at least 2 years as a licensed journeyman | Written exam |
The exam & fees
Fees
Journeyman license $72; electrical contractor (master) $240
Renewal & continuing education
Licenses renew every 2 years with 15 hours of continuing education (current NEC).
Studying for the Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island Dept. of Labor & Training (DLT) — Division of Professional Regulation before applying.
Sources: Rhode Island DLT — Professional Regulation (official)