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Wyoming Electrical License: How to Become an Electrician in Wyoming
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Being an electrician isn’t just a job, it’s a solid career path. Electrical contractors enjoy a wide range of employment opportunities and earn a respectable income. There’s also job security—customers will always need skilled trade professionals to install and service electrical systems in their homes and businesses.
The process of becoming an electrician takes time, but you get paid while you learn and gain experience!
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License Requirements for Electricians in Wyoming
Is a state license required to be an electrician in Wyoming? Yes.
The Electrical Board of the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety is responsible for issuing electrician licenses.
Steps to Get an Electrician License in Wyoming
Gain necessary hands-on work experience and required classroom training to become a journeyman or master electrician.
Take the journeyman electrical licensing exam.
Earn a master electrician license.
Become a licensed independent electrical contractor.
GAIN NECESSARY EXPERIENCE: To be eligible for the Wyoming journeyman electrician exam, you need to obtain 8,000 hours (four years) of on-the-job experience under the direct supervision of a licensed journeyman or master electrician, and complete 576 hours of classroom instruction. In Wyoming, there are two ways to obtain the required training:
Enroll in an apprenticeship program offering 8,000 hours of hands-on experience and 576 hours of classroom training.
Earn a two-year degree in an approved electrical program and complete two years of on-the-job training.
TAKE JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN EXAM: After gaining the necessary experience, you can apply to take the Wyoming journeyman licensing exam with Pearson VUE. There is a $105 exam fee, and the open-book exam contains 80 questions you must answer in four hours. You must score at least 70% to pass the Wyoming journeyman licensing exam.
The exam covers the following topics:
National Electrical Code (NEC)
Services and Service Equipment
Feeders
Branch Circuits and Conductors
Wiring Methods and Materials
Equipment and Devices
Control Devices
Motors and Generators
Special Occupancies, Equipment, and Conditions
After passing the licensing exam and paying a $100 licensing fee, you will receive your journeyman electrician license.
Wyoming journeyman electricians must pay $50 every three years to renew their licenses and complete 16 hours of continuing education. At least eight hours of continuing education must cover the National Electrical Code (NEC).
EARN MASTER ELECTRICIAN LICENSE: To qualify for the master electrician exam, you need to obtain 16,000 hours of work experience, with at least four years serving as a licensed journeyman electrician, and 576 hours of classroom training.
After gaining the necessary experience, you can apply to take the Wyoming master electrician licensing exam with Pearson VUE. There is a $105 exam fee, and the open-book exam contains 100 questions you must answer in five hours. You must score at least 75% to pass the Wyoming master electrician licensing exam.
After passing the exam and paying the $200 licensing fee, you will receive your master electrician license from the state of Wyoming.
Wyoming master electricians must pay $100 every three years to renew their licenses and complete 16 hours of continuing education. At least eight hours of continuing education must cover the National Electrical Code (NEC).
BECOME A LICENSED INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR: Being an independent electrical contractor in Wyoming means you can offer your services to the public, hire electricians, and run your own business. The Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety offers an electrical contractor license as well as a low voltage/limited electrical contractor license.
Requirements for an Electrical Contractor License Include:
Complete the electrical contractor's application
Submit the Master Acknowledgment Responsibility form
Pay $400 licensing fee
Submit a notarized Personnel of Applicant form, acknowledging workers’ compensation insurance, and agreeing all work will be done under the supervision of a master electrician.
Wyoming electrical contractors must renew their licenses annually and pay a $400 renewal fee.
Requirements for a Low Voltage/ Limited Contractor License Include:
Complete the low voltage/ limited contractor license application
Submit a notarized letter proving 4,000 hours of related work experience as a low voltage or limited electrical contractor
Submit the Technician Acknowledgment of Responsibility form
Pay a $200 licensing fee
Wyoming low voltage/ limited electrical contractors must renew their licenses annually and pay a $200 renewal fee.
Types of Electrical Licensure in Wyoming
Apprentice Electrician
Journeyman Electrician
Master Electrician
Electrical Contractor
Low Voltage/ Limited Contractor
Benefits of Becoming a Licensed Electrician in Wyoming
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Wyoming electricians earn an average of $27.62 per hour, or $57,460 per year.
There are many benefits you’ll see from pursuing a Wyoming electrician license:
Most importantly, Wyoming law requires a state license to legally perform electrical work. Properly trained electricians throughout the United States are well-versed in fire prevention measures, as well as alarm systems and electrical distribution systems.
A trade license provides proof of your experience and skill.
Only licensed electrical contractors can: operate a business and advertise services, obtain commercial insurance, pull building permits, pass inspections, and bid on public and government projects.
Securing a license protects your company and customers.
Licensure gives you a competitive advantage in the job market.
It also increases your earning potential.
How Much Does It Cost for Electrician Licensing in Wyoming?
Most Wyoming electrical schools offer two-year programs. Tuition for in-state students averages around $3,000 per year, plus books and related study materials. You also should expect to pay exam and licensure fees to obtain a journeyman, master electrician, or electrical contractor license.
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How Long Does It Take to Get an Electrician License in Wyoming?
Obtaining a journeyman electrician license in the state of Wyoming takes about four years of electrical work experience, as well as 576 hours of classroom training.
You must hold a valid journeyman electrician for four years and complete 16,000 of work experience and 576 hours of related classroom instruction before you become eligible to earn a master electrician license.
Wyoming Electrician Training Programs and Schools
Wyoming is home to community colleges, trade schools, and technical and vocational schools that provide the training you need to become a licensed electrician. They are located all over the state, including in the cities of Casper, Gillette, and Cheyenne.
Training at most technical schools covers the following topics:
Introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC)
CPR and First Aid Training
DC/AC Theory
Blueprint Reading
Electrical Wiring
Motor Theory
Grounding and Resistance: Theory and Testing
Lightning Protection
Some Wyoming electrical schools include:
Casper College, Casper, Wyoming
Sheridan College, Gillette, Wyoming
Central Wyoming College, Riverton, Wyoming
Program Prerequisites: Program prerequisites vary by license type. Most programs, however, require you to be 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and pass an aptitude test.
On-the-Job Experience: While on the job, you'll gain an understanding of electrical standards, as well as math and scientific principles. Electricians need keen eyesight and good hand-eye coordination, as well as proper time management skills. They also need good customer service skills, independence, good physical endurance, and logical problem-solving techniques. Electricians also learn how to read blueprints, circuit diagrams, and other technical documents.
Wyoming Electrician Licensing Exam Details
Journeyman Electrician License Exam: Apply for the Wyoming journeyman licensing exam with Pearson VUE. There is a $105 exam fee, and the open-book exam contains 80 questions you must answer in four hours. The exam requires a passing score of 70%.
Master Electrician License Exam: Apply for the Wyoming master electrician licensing exam with Pearson VUE. There is a $105 exam fee, and the open-book exam contains 100 questions you must answer in five hours. The exam requires a passing score of 75%.
Who Issues Electrician Licenses in Wyoming?
The Electrical Board of the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety is responsible for issuing electrician licenses.
Does My Wyoming Electrical License Work in Any Other State?
Wyoming maintains reciprocity agreements with Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, and Utah.
National Electrician Certifications
While optional, national certifications can help you demonstrate your proficiency in certain aspects of the electrical trade to potential employers and clients, which often translates into more job opportunities and higher pay.
These include the Independent Electrical Contractors Certified Professional Electrician (CPE) distinction, certification through the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), among dozens of additional electrician certifications available.
Electrician Resources
You can stay up to date on all electrician industry news in several ways:
Check top electrician blogs, including ServiceTitan’s blog.
Read about the latest industry trends, and discover ideas on how to grow your electrical business.
Listen to top electrician podcasts like ServiceTitan’s Toolbox for the Trades podcast.
