Electrical license requirements in Delaware
The Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners issues electrical licenses in Delaware. Here's what each license level takes, from the official rules.
License levels
In order, from the first license to the top one.
- 1
Limited Electrician
Three years of full-time experience under a licensed electrician, or 4,000 hours plus 288 hours of related instruction.
Official source - 2
Master Electrician
Six years of full-time experience under a master electrician, or 8,000 hours plus 576 hours of related instruction.
Official source
Rules, fees and exam schedules change. Confirm the details with the Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners before you apply.
Electricians in Delaware
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics. See a city for local wages and contractor counts.
- Electricians employed
- 2,260
- Median hourly wage
- $30.63
Electrical market data by city
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Electrical licensing in Delaware: common questions
Who issues electrical licenses in Delaware?
The Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners. The license levels and what each takes are listed above, with a link to the official source for each.
What does the Master Electrician license take in Delaware?
Six years of full-time experience under a master electrician, or 8,000 hours plus 576 hours of related instruction.
What's the first electrical license in Delaware?
The Limited Electrician. Three years of full-time experience under a licensed electrician, or 4,000 hours plus 288 hours of related instruction.
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