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How to Get an Electrician License in Missouri

Electrician license requirements in Missouri — experience, exams, fees, reciprocity, and salary data from Missouri local jurisdictions.

Experience
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Exam Fee
Passing Score
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Avg Salary
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Requirements

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Electrician (No State License) — Missouri does not have state-level electrician licensing. Requirements are set by local jurisdictions. St. Louis and Kansas City have their own licensing requirements.

Exam Details

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How to Apply

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1
Register with the state
Register with Missouri local jurisdictions before beginning work.
2
Accumulate required experience
Complete — months of supervised work experience.
3
Apply for the exam
Submit your application and — fee through the state portal.
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Pass the exam
questions, —% to pass.
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Receive your license
After passing, your license will be issued. Renew every 2 years.

Fees & Renewal

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Salary Data

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

25th Percentile
Median
$60,970
75th Percentile
Mean (average)— / year
Entry level (10th pct)
Top earners (90th pct)
Total employed15,930 in Missouri
National average$65,280

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Data last verified April 2026. Requirements may change — always verify with the Missouri local jurisdictions.