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Pennsylvania electrician licensing

Pennsylvania has no statewide electrician license. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and other municipalities license electricians at the master or contractor level.

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At a glance

Journeyman credential
None statewide
Apprentice credential
None statewide
Journeyman experience
Set by municipality
Classroom
Set locally
Exam
Local (often ICC)

Apprentice or trainee

  • Pennsylvania has no apprentice license. Registered apprenticeships run through the PA Apprenticeship and Training Office.

Journeyman

  • No statewide journeyman license, and neither Philadelphia nor Pittsburgh has a journeyman tier.
  • Philadelphia's electrical contractor license needs 4 years of electrical work for a licensed company and an ICC exam.
  • Pittsburgh's electrical trade license needs 6 years of combined experience and education and an ICC master electrician exam.

Where to apply

  1. Contact the municipality where you will work.

Local licensing offices

Large local programs in Pennsylvania. Other cities and counties may run their own.

Fees

Fees are set by each city or county.

Exam vendors often charge their own testing fee on top of state fees.

Reciprocity

Not applicable statewide.

Good to know

  • The Department of Labor and Industry says it keeps no records of local licenses and refers people to municipalities.

Official sources

Checked October 29, 2026. Rules and fees change by regulation; confirm with the board before you apply or pay.