Texas Electrician License Cost
Every fee the state charges, what training adds on top, and what the same licence costs in other states.
The fees, itemised
These are the state's own charges. Training is the big variable and is listed separately where the state sets a requirement.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 | |
| Renewal fee | $30 | |
| Total | $30 | before exam retakes |
The state fees are fixed. Training is the part that moves: community college, private trade school and employer-sponsored apprenticeship can differ by thousands of dollars for the same licence.
Renewal
Renewal costs $30 every year. Over ten years that is about $300 in renewals alone.
Cost in other states
| State | State fees | Time | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $175 | 46.2 mo | $84,330 |
| Florida | $683 | — | $52,380 |
| Texas | $30 | 46.2 mo | $56,350 |
Cheapest route we found: Texas at $30. Highest median pay: California at $84,330 — the two are rarely the same state, which is the whole decision.
Sources
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm“To apply for a Journeyman Electrician license, you must have completed at least 7,000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of a Master Electrician licensed in Texas.”
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm“Submitting at least 7,000 hours of on-the-job training will simply allow you to take the examination before reaching the full 8,000 hours required for licensure.”
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm“Submit a completed Journeyman Electrician License Application Form (PDF) with the non-refundable $30 application fee to:”
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm“TDLR offers electrician examinations through our third-party vendor, PSI, at their many locations throughout Texas”
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm“A score of 70% or better is required to pass the exam.”
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/renew/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm“Journeyman Electrician licenses are valid for one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed annually.”
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/renew/individuals/journeyman-electrician.htm“Complete an online renewal application and include the non-refundable $30 renewal fee.”
- https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/out-of-state.htm“Journeyman Electrician - Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wyoming”