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Kansas Journeyman & Master Electrician License & Exam Guide

Journeyman and master electrician license and test requirements in Kansas — what the state requires, who gives the exam, which NEC edition it is written on, the fees, and how to sign up. Free — no account needed.

Kansas

Local / city license
Local/municipal only (no state licensing of electricians; the state legislature sets minimum journeyman requirements, but cities/counties issue the license)
Testing provider: N/A — local (jurisdictions commonly use ICC exams via Pearson VUE; Wichita/Sedgwick County uses the MABCD)
📕 Exam code book: Varies by city (commonly 2020 or 2023 NEC)

Journeyman

Kansas has no statewide electrician license; individual journeyman licensing is issued by local municipalities. State law sets minimum journeyman requirements, but the license and exam are administered locally; e.g., Wichita/Sedgwick County (MABCD) requires ~1 year field experience plus 1 year trade school (or 2 years field) and a 75% score on the ICC Journeyman exam.

Master

Kansas has no statewide master electrician license. Master licensing is issued by local jurisdictions; e.g., Wichita/Sedgwick County (MABCD) requires a journeyman certification plus ~2 years of field experience as a certified journeyman and a 75% score on the ICC Master Electrician exam.

🔄 Reciprocity: Varies by city (no statewide license). Reciprocity is determined by the local jurisdiction; confirm with the city/county building department (e.g., Wichita/Sedgwick County MABCD) where you plan to work.
Note: VERIFIED: Kansas has no state licensing of electricians; licenses are issued by local municipalities/counties. The Kansas legislature sets statewide MINIMUM journeyman requirements, but exams (often ICC via Pearson VUE) and licensing are local. In the Wichita area, licenses come from the Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD, Sedgwick County). State-level fees/forms are not applicable. Example: Wichita/Sedgwick MABCD journeyman trade certificate ~$35, ICC exam ~$115; MABCD phone 316-660-1840, ICC/Pearson VUE 1-877-234-6082.

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Kansas Electrician License & Exam — Common Questions

Who gives the Kansas electrician license exam?

Kansas uses N/A — local (jurisdictions commonly use ICC exams via Pearson VUE; Wichita/Sedgwick County uses the MABCD) as its testing provider. Licensing is handled by Local/municipal only (no state licensing of electricians; the state legislature sets minimum journeyman requirements, but cities/counties issue the license).

Which NEC code book is the Kansas electrician exam written on?

Varies by city (commonly 2020 or 2023 NEC)

How many hours of experience do you need for a Kansas journeyman electrician license?

Kansas has no statewide electrician license; individual journeyman licensing is issued by local municipalities. State law sets minimum journeyman requirements, but the license and exam are administered locally; e.g., Wichita/Sedgwick County (MABCD) requires ~1 year field experience plus 1 year trade school (or 2 years field) and a 75% score on the ICC Journeyman exam.

What are the requirements for a Kansas master electrician license?

Kansas has no statewide master electrician license. Master licensing is issued by local jurisdictions; e.g., Wichita/Sedgwick County (MABCD) requires a journeyman certification plus ~2 years of field experience as a certified journeyman and a 75% score on the ICC Master Electrician exam.

What is the difference between a journeyman and a master electrician license in Kansas?

Journeyman: Kansas has no statewide electrician license; individual journeyman licensing is issued by local municipalities. State law sets minimum journeyman requirements, but the license and exam are administered locally; e.g., Wichita/Sedgwick County (MABCD) requires ~1 year field experience plus 1 year trade school (or 2 years field) and a 75% score on the ICC Journeyman exam. Master: Kansas has no statewide master electrician license. Master licensing is issued by local jurisdictions; e.g., Wichita/Sedgwick County (MABCD) requires a journeyman certification plus ~2 years of field experience as a certified journeyman and a 75% score on the ICC Master Electrician exam.

Does Kansas have electrician license reciprocity with other states?

Varies by city (no statewide license). Reciprocity is determined by the local jurisdiction; confirm with the city/county building department (e.g., Wichita/Sedgwick County MABCD) where you plan to work.

Anything else worth knowing about the Kansas electrician license?

VERIFIED: Kansas has no state licensing of electricians; licenses are issued by local municipalities/counties. The Kansas legislature sets statewide MINIMUM journeyman requirements, but exams (often ICC via Pearson VUE) and licensing are local. In the Wichita area, licenses come from the Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD, Sedgwick County). State-level fees/forms are not applicable. Example: Wichita/Sedgwick MABCD journeyman trade certificate ~$35, ICC exam ~$115; MABCD phone 316-660-1840, ICC/Pearson VUE 1-877-234-6082.

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