Licensing board: Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety
License levels
- Apprentice Electrician: If you have never held a Wyoming apprentice license, begin the licensing process within 10 days of the start of employment source
- Journeyman Electrician: 4 years (8,000 hours) of work experience in the electrical wiring industry plus 576 hours (144 hours per year) of electrically related classroom instruction through a Department of Labor approved electrical apprenticeship training program source
- Master Electrician: Held a journeyman license for 4 years, 8000 OJT as a journeyman electrician, and 576 hours of apprenticeship schooling (as listed for reciprocal master licenses) source
Exam
The State of Wyoming adopts the National Electrical Code without modification; exams are based on the current edition. Initial license fee after passing: $100.00. source
Continuing education and renewal
Journeyman license valid for 3 years, renewing on January 1st of every 3rd year ($50.00), with at least 16 hours of approved update education (at least 8 on the NEC). Master license: 3 years, renewing on July 1st of every 3rd year ($100.00). source
Reciprocity
Reciprocal journeyman and master agreements with the states listed on the page, verified through NERA. You must have earned the license by exam (70% or greater journeyman, 75% or greater master), held it at least 1 year, and meet Wyoming's 8000 OJT and 576 school hours. You may reciprocate to Wyoming one time. source
Renewal dates and CE for this license: Credential Renewal Calendar.
Last checked 2026-10-19. Code edition by state: NFPA NEC enforcement maps.
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