Electrical license requirements in Connecticut
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection issues electrical licenses in Connecticut. Here's what each license level takes, from the official rules.
Issued by
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Official siteRequirements checked October 21, 2026
License levels
In order, from the first license to the top one.
- 1
E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson
A registered apprenticeship, or equivalent experience and training. Then the exam.
Official source - 2
E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor
Two years as a licensed unlimited journeyperson, or at least six years of equivalent experience and training. Then the exam.
Official source
Rules, fees and exam schedules change. Confirm the details with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection before you apply.
Electricians in Connecticut
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics. See a city for local wages and contractor counts.
- Electricians employed
- 7,710
- Median hourly wage
- $37.28
Electrical market data by city
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Electrical licensing in Connecticut: common questions
Who issues electrical licenses in Connecticut?
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. The license levels and what each takes are listed above, with a link to the official source for each.
What does the E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor license take in Connecticut?
Two years as a licensed unlimited journeyperson, or at least six years of equivalent experience and training. Then the exam.
What's the first electrical license in Connecticut?
The E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson. A registered apprenticeship, or equivalent experience and training. Then the exam.
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