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Electrician licensing in the USA is mandated at the state or local level, typically requiring a combination of formal education, thousands of hours of supervised on-the-job training (apprenticeship), and passing a licensing exam based on the National Electrical Code (NEC). Licenses generally progress from apprentice to journeyman, and finally to master electrician or contractor.
Levels of Licensing: Apprentice: Registered with the state, works under a journeyman/master. Journeyman: Licensed to work independently but not own a business. Master/Contractor: Licensed to design, install, and pull permits for projects. Requirements: Generally 4+ years (approx. 8,000 hours) of experience, plus classroom instruction.
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