Journeyman and master electrician license and test requirements in Nebraska — 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.
Journeyman requires at least 4 years of electrical-trade experience (one year credit for a 2-year post-secondary electrical associate degree; military credit possible). Submit the state application; after board approval, contact PSI to pay and schedule the open-book, computer-based exam (80 questions, 240 minutes, based on 2023 NEC).
Master requires at least 1 year as a licensed journeyman electrician, OR at least 5 years planning/laying out/supervising/installing electrical wiring and equipment (acceptable to the board). After approval, schedule the PSI master exam (100 questions, 270 minutes, open-book).
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See the course & take 15 free sample questions → Get 6-month access — $200Nebraska uses PSI as its testing provider. Licensing is handled by Nebraska State Electrical Division (State Electrical Board).
2023 NEC (Nebraska State Electrical Division; exams cover the 2023 NEC, effective when PSI took over as vendor Oct. 1, 2023).
Journeyman: 80 Q, 240 min, open book, 75% to pass. Master: 100 Q, 270 min, open book, 75% to pass. Computer-based via PSI, based on 2023 NEC; board approval required before scheduling.
Master exam about $85; journeyman and residential exams about $75 each (paid to PSI). Confirm current amount on PSI's candidate bulletin when scheduling. · License/app: Per the state's 2025-2026 fee schedule: Journeyman Electrician license $25, Class B Master $125, Residential Wireman $25 (registration/license fees; shown as roughly half those amounts per year).
Journeyman requires at least 4 years of electrical-trade experience (one year credit for a 2-year post-secondary electrical associate degree; military credit possible). Submit the state application; after board approval, contact PSI to pay and schedule the open-book, computer-based exam (80 questions, 240 minutes, based on 2023 NEC).
Master requires at least 1 year as a licensed journeyman electrician, OR at least 5 years planning/laying out/supervising/installing electrical wiring and equipment (acceptable to the board). After approval, schedule the PSI master exam (100 questions, 270 minutes, open-book).
Journeyman: Journeyman requires at least 4 years of electrical-trade experience (one year credit for a 2-year post-secondary electrical associate degree; military credit possible). Submit the state application; after board approval, contact PSI to pay and schedule the open-book, computer-based exam (80 questions, 240 minutes, based on 2023 NEC). Master: Master requires at least 1 year as a licensed journeyman electrician, OR at least 5 years planning/laying out/supervising/installing electrical wiring and equipment (acceptable to the board). After approval, schedule the PSI master exam (100 questions, 270 minutes, open-book).
Journeyman reciprocity with Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming. Electrical Contractor reciprocity with Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Texas. Requires the license earned by state exam with 75%+ and held 1+ year in good standing.
Statewide licensing through the Nebraska State Electrical Division. Apply to the state first (paper or online); the board mails an approval letter, then the candidate contacts PSI to pay and schedule. Exams based on the 2023 NEC.
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