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How to Become a Journeyman Electrician in New Hampshire
The full path in New Hampshire: licensing requirements (8,000 documented hours), the state exam, fees, IBEW and registered apprenticeship options, realistic apprentice pay, the master tier, and reciprocity with other states.
8,000 hrs
Required documented experience
$198 / $198
journeyman / master fees
2 IBEW locals
Union apprenticeship paths
Thin data
Apprentice pay data still thin
1. New Hampshire journeyman licensing requirements
New Hampshire requires 8,000 documented hours of electrical experience for the journeyman path, administered by the New Hampshire Electricians' Board — Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC). Typical timeline from application: 6–12 weeks.
- Exam: required — NH does NOT have formal bilateral reciprocity — uses "licensure by endorsement" reviewed case-by-case against Plc 313.24 standards. Some applicants may need to pass NH exam.
- journeyman fee: $198 ($198 application/initial/renewal (2-year term))
- master fee: $198 ($198 application/initial/renewal (2-year term))
2. Apprenticeship paths: IBEW union + registered programs
2 IBEW locals serve New Hampshire (Locals 2071, 2320). Union apprentices train through the local JATC while earning a scaled wage. Browse New Hampshire IBEW locals →
Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) chapters also run accredited programs — chapter directories are being added to this guide.
3. Timeline and cost: what apprentices earn
Disclosed apprentice pay data is still thin for New Hampshire — check the New Hampshire pay hub → for the latest postings.
4. Going further: the master electrician tier
The master license application runs $198. Master-level reciprocity extends to ME, VT, MA. Masters can pull permits, supervise journeymen, and run contracting businesses.
5. Take your license on the road: reciprocity
New Hampshire holds reciprocal agreements with 3 states. Full partner list and transfer steps: New Hampshire reciprocity guide →
Frequently asked questions
How many hours does it take to become a journeyman electrician in New Hampshire?
The standard path documents 8,000 hours of electrical experience.
What does an electrical apprentice earn in New Hampshire?
Disclosed apprentice pay data is still thin for New Hampshire.
Can I apprentice through the union in New Hampshire?
Yes — 2 IBEW locals serve New Hampshire with registered apprenticeship programs.
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New Hampshire reciprocity guide
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