Electrician License Requirements in South Dakota
Last reviewed July 2026
To work as a licensed electrician in South Dakota, 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
South Dakota Electrical Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation)
Phone: (605) 773-3573
Website: https://dlr.sd.gov/electrical/
License types & experience
| License | Experience required | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman Electrician Journeyman |
8,000 hours of OJT under a licensed electrician + 576 classroom hours | 80 questions, 4 hours, open book, 70% to pass |
The exam & fees
Testing vendor
PSI
Fees
$110 exam (CBT); $60 application + $80 license
Renewal & continuing education
South Dakota does not currently require continuing education.
Studying for the South Dakota 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 South Dakota Electrical Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation) before applying.