Electrician License Requirements in Wisconsin
Last reviewed July 2026
To work as a licensed electrician in Wisconsin, 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
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)
Website: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/JourneymanElectrician/Default.aspx
License types & experience
| License | Experience required | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman Electrician Journeyman |
8,000 hours of on-the-job training (about 4 years) under a licensed electrician | Written exam (PSI / Pearson VUE) |
| Master Electrician Master |
At least 12 months as a licensed journeyman, plus 10,000 hours over at least 60 months (or 1,000+ hours/year for 7 years) | Written exam |
The exam & fees
Testing vendor
PSI / Pearson VUE
Code edition
2023 NEC (exams switch October 1, 2026)
Fees
Exam $30 (DSPS) or $95 (Pearson VUE); the license is $100 for a 4-year term
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⚠ Licensing requirements and fees change. This page is a summary, not legal advice — always confirm current requirements directly with Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) before applying.