Electrician License Requirements in West Virginia
Last reviewed July 2026
To work as a licensed electrician in West Virginia, 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
West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office
1207 Quarrier St, Charleston, WV
Website: https://firemarshal.wv.gov/
License types & experience
| License | Experience required | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman Electrician Journeyman |
8,000 hours / 4 years of above-ground electrical work, a DOL-approved apprenticeship, or 1,080+ vocational hours | 42 multiple-choice questions + 4 calculations, 80% to pass |
| Master Electrician Master |
10,000 hours / 5 years of above-ground electrical work (residential, commercial & industrial) | 50 multiple-choice questions + 6 calculations, 80% to pass |
The exam & fees
Code edition
2023 NEC (from January 1, 2026)
Fees
Total licensing fees about $135
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⚠ Licensing requirements and fees change. This page is a summary, not legal advice — always confirm current requirements directly with West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office before applying.
Sources: West Virginia State Fire Marshal — Electrical Licensing (official)