Electrical Journeyman License

State Licensing Board Commonly Funded

$300 Exam Cost $100-$500 depending on state; application fees additional

$65,000 Average Salary

$50,000–$90,000 Salary Range

1-2 Prep Weeks

2 years / $150 Renewal

About the Electrical Journeyman License

State-issued license authorizing electricians to work independently on residential and commercial electrical systems. Based on National Electrical Code.

Prerequisites

8,000+ hours (4+ years) documented apprenticeship

Testing Format

In-person written exam (NEC code-based)

How VR&E Funds the Electrical Journeyman License

VR&E can fund the apprenticeship program, exam prep, and licensing exam. One of the strongest trade career paths with long-term earning potential.

What VR&E Typically Covers:

Exam fee ($300) — funded through Purchase Orders
Preparation courses and training programs
Study materials, practice exams, and lab access
Exam vouchers and retake fees when approved
Initial renewal fees may be covered during your plan period

All funding is subject to individual VRC approval as part of your Individualized Written Rehabilitation Plan (IWRP).

Career Paths with the Electrical Journeyman License

Journeyman ElectricianCommercial ElectricianResidential ElectricianElectrical Foreman

VR&E vs GI Bill® for the Electrical Journeyman License

VR&E Chapter 31

Exam fee covered in full ($300) — no per-test cap
Prep courses and materials funded separately
No upfront payment — funded through Purchase Orders
Part of your career rehabilitation plan

GI Bill®

$2,000 per-test reimbursement cap
Veteran pays upfront, gets reimbursed
This exam ($300) falls within the GI Bill® cap
Does not cover prep courses or study materials

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