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How to Get an Electrician License in Idaho

Electrician license requirements in Idaho — experience, exams, fees, reciprocity, and salary data from Idaho Division of Building Safety.

Experience
8,000 hrs
Exam Fee
$30
Passing Score
70%
Avg Salary
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Requirements

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Journeyman Electrician — Perform and supervise electrical installations under the scope allowed by the jurisdiction.
Minimum Age18 years old
EducationHigh school diploma or GED
Work Experience8,000 hours (48 months)

Exam Details

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Exam NameIdaho Journeyman Electrician Exam
Format80 multiple choice questions
Time Limit4 hours
Passing Score70%
Code Edition2023 NEC
Open Book?Yes — codebook permitted
Application Fee$30

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How to Apply

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1
Register with the state
Register with Idaho Division of Building Safety before beginning work.
2
Accumulate required experience
Complete 8,000 hrs of supervised work experience.
3
Apply for the exam
Submit your application and $30 fee through the state portal.
4
Pass the exam
80 questions, 70% to pass.
5
Receive your license
After passing, your license will be issued. Renew every 1 years.

Fees & Renewal

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FeeAmount
Exam Application$30
License Renewal$130 every 1 years

Salary Data

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Electricians in Idaho earn less than the national average. Data from BLS OEWS May 2024.

25th Percentile
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Median
$55,720
75th Percentile
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Mean (average)— / year
Entry level (10th pct)—
Top earners (90th pct)—
Total employed5,120 in Idaho
National average$65,280

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Data last verified April 2026. Requirements may change — always verify with the Idaho Division of Building Safety.
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