Electrical license requirements in Virginia
The Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) issues electrical licenses in Virginia. Here's what each license level takes, from the official rules.
License levels
In order, from the first license to the top one.
- 1
Journeyman Electrician
Eight years of practical experience, or four years plus 240 hours of formal vocational training, among other combinations. Then the exam.
Official source - 2
Master Electrician
A journeyman license held for at least one year, or nine years of practical experience. Then the exam.
Official source
Rules, fees and exam schedules change. Confirm the details with the Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) before you apply.
Electricians in Virginia
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics. See a city for local wages and contractor counts.
- Electricians employed
- 23,630
- Median hourly wage
- $30.24
Electrical market data by city
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Electrical licensing in Virginia: common questions
Who issues electrical licenses in Virginia?
The Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR). 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 Virginia?
A journeyman license held for at least one year, or nine years of practical experience. Then the exam.
What's the first electrical license in Virginia?
The Journeyman Electrician. Eight years of practical experience, or four years plus 240 hours of formal vocational training, among other combinations. Then the exam.
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