How to get a master electrician license in Washington
Washington master electrician and electrical administrator credentials are separate from journey-level (01) certification. Administrators qualify contractors; they do not by themselves authorize hands-on electrical work.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- RCW 19.28.191: Print 19.28.181<< 19.28.191 >> 19.28.201 # RCW 19.28.191 ## Certificate of competency—Eligibility for examination—Rules.
- (1) Upon receipt of the application, the department shall review the application and determine whether the applicant is eligible to take an examination for the master journey level electrician, journey level electrician, master specialty electrician, or specialty electrician c…
- (a) To be eligible to take the examination for a master
- Board page: RCW 19.28.191:
Master electrician
- L&I experience verification required before the exam
- Separate credential from journey-level (01)
Electrical administrator
- Can schedule with PSI without L&I pre-approval
- Qualifies contractors — does not by itself authorize hands-on electrical work
- You still need the right electrician certificate to pull wire
Exam
- Higher-class exams often add business or law content
- Schedule through the board's vendor once you are eligible
- Details on the Washington electrician exam guide
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