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How many hours do you need for the journeyman license in Louisiana?
8,000 hours of supervised work, about 4 years full time.2
Keep your own record of hours, employers and pay stubs. State Plumbing Board of Louisiana can ask for proof when you apply.
What is the Louisiana plumber exam like?
Yes for journeyman and master licenses; a written exam and a hands-on practical exam, held quarterly in Baton Rouge and Shreveport.1
How much does the journeyman license cost?
State Plumbing Board of Louisiana lists these fees.1
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Journeyman exam | $135 |
| Journeyman initial license | $50 |
How do you renew it?
Every year; licenses renew by December 31.1 Continuing education: 3.5 hours of board-approved continuing professional education each year before renewal (5 hours for master plumbers).3
Does a license from another state count in Louisiana?
Reciprocity only with Arkansas and Texas; a license from another state obtained with at least 8,000 hours can qualify you to sit the journeyman exam.1
License levels in Louisiana
Apprentice registration; residential plumber limited; journeyman plumber; master plumber; plus gas fitter, medical gas and water supply protection endorsements.
Applications, exam booking and hour forms are on State Plumbing Board of Louisiana's site.
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Sources
- State Plumbing Board of Louisiana: exam (spbla.com, 2026-10-27)
- State Plumbing Board of Louisiana: experience (law.cornell.edu, 2026-10-27)
- State Plumbing Board of Louisiana: continuing education (law.cornell.edu, 2026-10-27)
- State Plumbing Board of Louisiana: licensing (legis.la.gov, 2026-10-27)