Electrician License Requirements in Wyoming
Last reviewed July 2026
To work as a licensed electrician in Wyoming, 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
Wyoming Dept. of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety — State Electrical Board
Website: https://wsfm.wyo.gov/electrical-safety/licensing
License types & experience
| License | Experience required | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman Electrician Journeyman |
8,000 hours / 4 years + 576 classroom hours (DOL-approved apprenticeship) | 80 questions, 240 minutes, 70% to pass |
| Master Electrician Master |
8 years / 16,000 hours, holding a journeyman license at least 4 years | 100 questions, 300 minutes, 75% to pass |
The exam & fees
Fees
Journeyman exam $75; master license $200
Renewal & continuing education
16 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle (at least 8 code/NEC).
Studying for the Wyoming 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 Wyoming Dept. of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety — State Electrical Board before applying.
Sources: Wyoming State Fire Marshal — Electrical Licensing (official)