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Journeyman electrician license in Michigan

8000Training hours or experience

Work at least 8000 hours over a period of 4 years as a registered apprentice electrician1

The details

License name
Electrical journeyman.12
Education or training
8,000 hours over 4 years as a registered apprentice electrician. Must be at least 20 years old.12
Exam
Pass the electrical journey exam with a score of at least 75%, given by PSI.2
Fees
Exam fees are paid directly to PSI when scheduling.2
Moving from another state
Michigan does not hold reciprocity with any other state. Out of state applicants send their current license and that state's licensing requirements.2
Licensing board
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes.2

The sources we read do not say: renewal.

The City of Detroit issues its own licenses.

Sources

  1. Obtaining an Electrical Journeyperson License, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, checked 2 November 2026
  2. Electrical Examination, Licensing/Registration and Application Information, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, checked 2 November 2026

Checked 2 November 2026. "Secondary" marks a source used only because the official page could not be read.