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Maryland journeyman electrician license
Journeyperson license: what Maryland State Board of Master Electricians asks for once you're logging hours.5
How many hours do you need for the journeyperson license in Maryland?
8,000 hours of supervised work, about 4 years full time.1 576 classroom hours.1
- Journeyperson license
- 8,000 hrs4 years of electrical work in training under a master electrician, or an approved apprenticeship of 576 classroom hours and 8,000 work hours
- Master license
- 7 yrs7 years of electrical work under a Maryland master electrician (up to 3 years credit for formal training)
Keep your own record of hours, employers and pay stubs. Maryland State Board of Master Electricians can ask for proof when you apply.
What is the Maryland electrician exam like?
You take the state exam once the board approves your hours. The exam is given by PSI Exams.1
How much does the journeyperson license cost?
Maryland State Board of Master Electricians lists these fees.2
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Master original | $20 |
| Master renewal | $25 |
How do you renew it?
2 years, on a staggered date.3 Continuing education: 10 hours of continuing education per license term for a master electrician and 5 hours for a journeyperson.4
License levels in Maryland
Master, Journeyperson, Apprentice.
Applications, exam booking and hour forms are on Maryland State Board of Master Electricians's site.
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Sources
- Maryland State Board of Master Electricians: exam (labor.maryland.gov, 2026-10-27)
- Maryland State Board of Master Electricians: fees (labor.maryland.gov, 2026-10-27)
- Maryland State Board of Master Electricians: renewal (labor.maryland.gov, 2026-10-27)
- Maryland State Board of Master Electricians: continuing education (regs.maryland.gov, 2026-10-27)
- Maryland State Board of Master Electricians: licensing (labor.maryland.gov, 2026-10-27)