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How many hours do you need for the journey worker license in Hawaii?
10,000 hours of supervised work, about 5 years full time.1
- Journey worker license
- 10,000 hrs5 years and at least 10,000 hours of plumbing work under the UPC
- Master license
- 2 yrsLicensed journey worker plumber for at least 2 years, or equivalent
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 plumber exam like?
You take the state exam once the board approves your hours. The exam is given by PSI Services.1
How much does the 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 UPC update or pass the board's exam.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 plumber; master plumber.
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)