How to get a journeyman electrician license in Wisconsin
Wisconsin journeyman electrician licensing covers hours, prerequisites, exam path, fees, and renewal. Confirm current rules on the board source before you apply.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- Wisconsin Legislature: 101.91(1j) " href="/doc/feed?path=%2Fstatutes%2Fstatutes%2F101%2Fv%2F91%2F1j" / Up 101.87 101.87 Requirements for journeyman electricians.
- 101.87(1)(1) An applicant for licensure as a journeyman electrician shall have at least one of the following qualifications: 101.87(1)(a)(a) Completion of a construction electrician apprenticeship program in installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical wiring that has a …
- Board page: Wisconsin Legislature: 101.91(1j)
Requirements overview
- Wisconsin sets experience, education, and exam rules for journeyman electrician applicants
- Documented OJT or apprenticeship hours are common for journeyman / technician paths
- Master and contractor tracks usually add experience, exams, and firm paperwork
- Confirm current hour totals, affidavits, and fees on the state board before you apply
Exam
- See the Wisconsin electrical exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
- LicenseFlo helps with paperwork and reminders — we do not sit the exam
Renewals
- Most credentials renew on a fixed cycle with mandatory CE or training
- Roster watch → intake → assemble → sign → submit
Related: Exam · Renewal and CE
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