How to Become a Journeyman Electrician in Wyoming
The full path in Wyoming: 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
$100 / $200 / $400
journeyman / master / contractor fees
4 IBEW locals
Union apprenticeship paths
$54/hr
State median, all tiers (from 8 postings)
1. Wyoming journeyman licensing requirements
Wyoming requires 8,000 documented hours of electrical experience for the journeyman path, administered by the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office (Department of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety). Typical timeline from application: 2–4 weeks.
- Exam: may be waived for reciprocal applicants — Reciprocal applicants exempt from Wyoming exam, but original license must have been obtained by examination with 70%+ score (journeyman) or 75%+ score (master).
- journeyman fee: $100 (Reciprocal Journeyman initial: $100 ($50 biennial renewal))
- master fee: $200 (Reciprocal Master initial: $200 ($100 renewal))
- contractor fee: $400 (Electrical Contractor: $400)
2. Apprenticeship paths: IBEW union + registered programs
4 IBEW locals serve Wyoming (Locals 322, 415, 612, 1759). Union apprentices train through the local JATC while earning a scaled wage. Browse Wyoming 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
Apprentice-specific postings are still thin for Wyoming. Across 8 disclosed postings, the state median across all tiers is $54/hr; apprentices typically earn 40–60% of this. See live ranges on our pay page for Wyoming →
4. Going further: the master electrician tier
The master license application runs $200. Master-level reciprocity extends to IA, ID, SD. Masters can pull permits, supervise journeymen, and run contracting businesses.
5. Take your license on the road: reciprocity
Wyoming holds reciprocal agreements with 17 states. Full partner list and transfer steps: Wyoming reciprocity guide →
Frequently asked questions
How many hours does it take to become a journeyman electrician in Wyoming?
The standard path documents 8,000 hours of electrical experience.
What does an electrical apprentice earn in Wyoming?
Based on 8 disclosed postings, the state median across all tiers is $54/hr; apprentices typically earn 40–60% of this.
Can I apprentice through the union in Wyoming?
Yes — 4 IBEW locals serve Wyoming with registered apprenticeship programs.
Keep exploring
Journeyman pay in Wyoming
Market rates from live postings vs BLS vs IBEW scale.
IBEW locals in Wyoming
Union halls, apprenticeship programs, and scales.
Wyoming prevailing wage
Davis-Bacon rates by county and classification.
Where the work is
Data center builds on the live construction map.
Wyoming reciprocity guide
Partner states, fees, timelines, and transfer steps.
All state pathways
Compare the journeyman path across all 51 jurisdictions.