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How to Get an Electrician License in Ohio

Electrician license requirements in Ohio — experience, exams, fees, reciprocity, and salary data from Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board.

Experience
None months
Exam Fee
$50
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

Exam Details

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Exam NameOhio Journeyman Electrician Exam
Format80 multiple choice questions
Time Limit4 hours
Passing Score70%
Code Edition2023 NEC
Open Book?Yes — codebook permitted
Application Fee$50

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How to Apply

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1
Register with the state
Register with Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board before beginning work.
2
Accumulate required experience
Complete None months of supervised work experience.
3
Apply for the exam
Submit your application and $50 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$50
License Renewal$50 every 1 years

Salary Data

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

25th Percentile
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Median
$58,370
75th Percentile
—
Mean (average)— / year
Entry level (10th pct)—
Top earners (90th pct)—
Total employed26,800 in Ohio
National average$65,280

Related

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Data last verified April 2026. Requirements may change — always verify with the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board.
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