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Hawaii journeyman electrician license
Industrial journey worker license: what Board of Electricians and Plumbers asks for once you're logging hours.1
How many hours do you need for the industrial journey worker license in Hawaii?
8,000 hours of supervised work, about 4 years full time.1 Journey worker: 240; industrial journey worker: 200.1
- Supervising license
- 4 yrs4 years as a licensed journey worker or equivalent
- Industrial journey worker license
- 8,000 hrs4 years and at least 8,000 hours of industrial work
- Journey worker license
- 10,000 hrs5 years and at least 10,000 hours of residential or commercial wiring
Keep your own record of hours, employers and pay stubs. Board of Electricians and Plumbers can ask for proof when you apply.
What is the Hawaii electrician exam like?
You take the state exam once the board approves your hours. The exam is given by PSI Services. Open book: you bring your own copy of the code book.1
How much does the industrial journey worker license cost?
Board of Electricians and Plumbers lists these fees.1
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application nonrefundable | $40 |
| License by year of three year term: applying in first year | $306 |
| License by year of three year term: applying in second year | $204 |
| License by year of three year term: applying in third year | $102 |
How do you renew it?
3 years; all licenses renew on or before June 30 every third year.1 Continuing education: continued competency each renewal: attend a course on the latest NEC update or pass the board's exam (maintenance electricians exempt).1
Does a license from another state count in Hawaii?
None; the form states Hawaii does not reciprocate with any jurisdiction.1
License levels in Hawaii
Journey worker electrician; supervising electrician; journey worker industrial and specialty electrician; supervising industrial and specialty electrician; maintenance electrician.
Applications, exam booking and hour forms are on Board of Electricians and Plumbers's site.
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Sources
- Board of Electricians and Plumbers: exam (cca.hawaii.gov, 2026-10-27)