Electrical license requirements in New York City
This page covers electrical licenses in New York City, issued by the NYC Department of Buildings. Other cities in New York may set their own rules.
License levels
One license level covers this work.
- 1
Master Electrician
At least seven years of experience in the last ten, two of them in New York City. Then a written and a practical exam.
Official source
Rules, fees and exam schedules change. Confirm the details with the NYC Department of Buildings before you apply.
Electricians in New York
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics. See a city for local wages and contractor counts.
- Electricians employed
- 40,130
- Median hourly wage
- $37.86
Electrical market data by city
Once you're licensed
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Electrical licensing in New York City: common questions
Who issues electrical licenses in New York City?
The NYC Department of Buildings. 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 New York City?
At least seven years of experience in the last ten, two of them in New York City. Then a written and a practical exam.
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